Julie Hovey

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

"Today is a celebration of independence, mobility, and empowerment." ~Julie Hovey, #NYSCB Associate Commissioner

#NYSOCFS & @RensselaerNYS proudly celebrated White Cane Awareness Day through the historic unveiling of new Yield to the Blind signs at Washington St. and Third Ave.

[Julie Hovey @JulieHov]

#Independence

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

#NYSOCFS leadership had the pleasure of visiting the @visionsvcb Summer Pre-College Program at @Mville_U! Funded by #NYSCB, the program provides high school students with visual impairments the opportunity to refine their skills and build confidence before they attend college.

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

#NYSCB Associate Commissioner Julie Hovey & Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Tammy Suits met Zuzu Sampson, the 10-year-old author of the self-published book "Braille Boy."📚 His book aims to help kids overcome common challenges in learning Braille.

🔗https://t.co/uX5gy6ubCg

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

Honoring National Rehabilitation Counselor Day today, we celebrate the compassionate staff at #NYSCB for their service to the blind, deaf-blind, and low vision communities. A heartfelt thank you for your daily dedication to making a meaningful impact. https://t.co/uX5gy6ubCg

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

Commission for the Blind’s Julie Hovey was honored to speak at the Visions 2nd Annual Braille Celebration, where attendees heard how Braille has led to positive outcomes and independence for blind individuals. https://t.co/9m718sKjpi #BrailleLiteracyMonth #NYSCB

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

#Braille is an essential tool for visually impaired individuals that allows for greater accessibility and independence. Learn how the NYS Commission for the Blind is helping to enhance the lives of legally blind #NewYorkers: https://t.co/XWCDmqGmje #NYSCB #WorldBrailleDay

[Julie Hovey @JulieHov]

#Whitecane #Independence

[Julie Hovey @JulieHov]

So thankful for the opportunity to celebrate #DREAM with our state partners at Civil Service. Such an honor #Partnerships #NDEAM

[Commissioner Timothy R. Hogues @NYSDCSCommish]

It was a privilege to be able to celebrate #DREAM with our agency partners. Here @NYSCivilService, we are building a workforce that reflects, respects, and celebrates diversity and accessibility in the workplace. Thanks to our engaging speakers for sharing their stories today.

[Julie Hovey @JulieHov]

So important to talk about employing people with disabilities. It is good for your business and good for your employees. We are proud of our partnership with Division of Human Rights #DHR #Equality #Employment

[NYS Division of Human Rights @NYSHumanRights]

DHR was at the 2nd Annual DREAM (Disability Rights & Employment Awareness Month) Symposium & Career Fair in Albany. As part of the festivities, Commissioner Imperial played bocce with some of NY’s Special Olympians.

[Julie Hovey @JulieHov]

An important day to symbolize the importance of rehabilitation

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

Today we celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This monumental legislation made possible many of the programs at New York State Commission for the Blind, such as the Vocational Rehabilitation Program: https://t.co/qAO3EvVXE6

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

Hellen Keller helped revolutionize deaf-blind services in America. The #NewYork State Commission for the Blind partners with the Helen Keller National Center to help youths and adults who are deaf-blind reach greater levels of independence. https://t.co/UQLAHl6t6P #HelenKellerDay

[Helen Keller Services @HKS_Media]

DeafBlind Awareness Week is June 25 - July 1, 2023!

This year's campaign focuses on working-age adults in the DeafBlind community and how Helen Keller National Center helps connect them with employers because OFFICE ROCKSTARS CAN BE DEAFBLIND.

Visit: https://t.co/y1gIkWECEs

[NIB @NatIndBlind]

On this day in 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Wagner-O’Day Act. In the 85 years since, tens of thousands of people who are #blind have found meaningful employment and built their own American Dream through the @AbilityOneProg. #AbilityOne

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

Thank you @LtGovDelgado for touring the Human Services Training Center and speaking with our Acting Commissioner and OCFS leadership on how we can advance our priorities and initiatives. We appreciate your commitment to uplifting #NewYork children, families and communities.

[Julie Hovey @JulieHov]

Great event today celebrating the importance of inclusion and accessibility. Recognizing what is possible. #blindemployment #Businessenterpriseprogram #BEP

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

Associate Commissioner for the Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) Julie Hovey spoke at today’s event celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Office of the #ChiefDisabilityOfficer. Learn more about how OCFS is supporting inclusivity: https://t.co/Evnpyl7Kpj #Blind #NYSCB

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

Today is #WorldBrailleDay in honor of Louis Braille’s birthday-inventor of the alphabet reading system that bears his name. The NYS Commission for the Blind recognizes #braille is an essential tool for accessibility & opportunity for the visually impaired. https://t.co/FowWKGtQx3

[Julie Hovey @JulieHov]

Today we celebrate World Braille day. Braille offers opportunities and greater accessibility. #braille #accessibility #opportunity

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

Happy #WorldBrailleDay! Each year, we work to get Braille into the hands of more blind people. January 4 marks the celebration of its creator, Louis Braille. Today, we are excited to celebrate by sharing https://t.co/HbV9OoLETk.

[NYS OCFS @NYSOCFS]

The #VocationalRehabilitationProgram offers guidance and counseling to help consumers who are #legallyblind find #employment that matches their abilities and preferences. https://t.co/Xfqog5XeMT #Blind #Business #Workforce