Independent Living Skills Instruction | Orientation Center for Blind - CA State Dept. of Rehabilitation
400 Adams Street, Albany, CA 94706
Eligibility
Persons with severe visual impairments or blindness and referral by Department of Rehabilitation counselor; must be a US citizen, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized by the Immigration & Naturalization Act to work in the US. Must be referred by DOR counselor.
Required documents
Medical Clearance.
Hours
Office: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
Adult Student Classes: Monday-Friday 8am - 3pm
To access this service, contact:
Jessica Grove (Administrator)
510-525-4922
Fax·
Fax
510-559-1200
Voice·
Main Number
Languages
English only
Application process
Call to set up an appointment.
Fees
None
Service area
San Francisco Bay Area
Provides a twelve-week residential rehabilitation program for blind or severe vision disabled individuals to learn independent living skills. The adult students attend classes during the week and reside in a seven-day dorm during the time of their training. The OCB curriculum addresses the acquisition of new skills such as adjustment to new vision disabilities, adaptive skills, and immersion in an atmosphere that is respectful of and knowledgeable about the abilities of blind and visually impaired people. The decision to apply to the Center occurs between a DOR consumer and their counselor.
Last Assured
02/13/2023
What's Here
Providing organization
California State Department of Rehabilitation
Assists individuals with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities by providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals and ADA technical assistance. Also provides training and funding to local independent living centers, which offer information and referral services to assist individuals with disabilities live active, independent lives. The Concord office is the main Contra Costa location. Affiliate offices are located in Antioch and Richmond