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COMPUTER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 844801561 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P86 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$821K
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$111K
employees
6
program ratio
52%
mission · from form 990

GIVING BRAILLE AND LARGE PRINT BOOKS , AND ALS EYE TRACKING TRAINING AND PRODUCTS SCREEN READER TRAINING AND HEBREW BRAILLE TRAINING

profile · synthesized from sources

Computer Services for the Blind Inc provides assistive technology training and accessible reading materials to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The organization offers screen reader instruction, eye-tracking technology training for people with ALS, and materials in Braille and large print. It also provides specialized Hebrew Braille training, supporting a niche but critical need within the blind community.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

ALS Eye Tracking Training and Products
Provides eye-tracking technology training and equipment for individuals with ALS who have lost motor function.
Braille and Large Print Book Distribution
Supplies reading materials in Braille and large print formats to blind and low-vision patrons.
Hebrew Braille Training
Offers specialized instruction in Hebrew Braille, serving blind individuals in the Jewish community.
Screen Reader Training
Teaches blind and visually impaired individuals to use screen reading software for computers and mobile devices.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Accessible Reading Materials Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Providing accessible reading materials and assistive technology training
      Offers Braille and large print books, along with training in screen reader technology, ALS eye tracking tools and products, and Hebrew Braille instruction to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$821K
Contributions & grants$814K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses52%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising32%
Salaries & benefits$444K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$111K
Cash$99K
Investments$0
Liabilities$579
Net assets$111K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LISA MOSKOWITZ EXEC. DIR 40 $149K
EDWARD LEHMAN OPERATIONS MGR. 40 $139K
board members · 4
  • AVI SCHRON — BOARD MEMBER
  • BEN MANDELBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
  • YEHUDA NEUBERGER — CHAIMAN
  • YOEL YITZCHOK BODEK — BOARD MEMBER
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Assistive Technology and Literacy Support
    methodology: assistive-technology-and-literacy-support
    By providing accessible materials and assistive technology training, the organization enhances literacy and independence for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, because these tools enable users to access information and services autonomously, particularly benefiting those with additional challenges such as ALS or language barriers.