Connecticut Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind
Connecticut — Statewide
Last Verified: July 23, 2026
Connecticut — Statewide
Last Verified: July 23, 2026
The Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind, commonly called BESB, is part of the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services.
BESB provides specialized services to Connecticut residents who are legally blind or visually impaired.
The bureau serves people throughout the lifespan, including children, working-age adults, and older adults.
Connecticut residents who are blind, legally blind, or visually impaired.
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific BESB program.
Statewide throughout Connecticut.
Organization: Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services
Program: Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind
Telephone: 860-602-4000
Email: [email protected]
Official website: https://portal.ct.gov/ads/knowledge-base/articles/about-ads/ads-service-bureaus/about-the-bureau-of-education-and-services-for-the-blind
BESB is the primary statewide resource for Connecticut residents who are blind or visually impaired.
Because the bureau provides services involving employment, independent living, education, technology, mobility, and adjustment to vision loss, it is an important starting point for people seeking blindness-related assistance in Connecticut.