Aurora of Central New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization which seeks to improve the quality of life and promote independence and opportunity for Central New Yorkers by serving people who are blind, visually impaired, Deaf or hard of hearing, as well as people who are late-deafened and Deaf-blind. The agency is dedicated to being a leader in the field and is committed to:
- Providing high quality services geared toward assisting individuals to achieve their fullest potential and participation in society;
- Advocating for the elimination of barriers and attitudes that hinder this participation;
- Empowering and promoting the rights of people with disabilities;
- Educating all citizens on the causes and treatment of vision and hearing loss and
- Organizing resources necessary to support these efforts.