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Independent Living Skills Instruction | Orientation Center for Blind - CA State Dept. of Rehabilitation

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Resource Name:Independent Living Skills Instruction | Orientation Center for Blind - CA State Dept. of Rehabilitation

address

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
510-559-1200

Voice

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Main Number

510-525-4922

Fax

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Fax

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

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