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Life Skills Education | Orientation Center for Blind - CA State Dept. of Rehabilitation

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.

Physical Address

400 Adams Street, Albany, CA 94706

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm; Program: Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm

Voice

510-559-1200

Main Number

Application process

Call to set up an appointment

Fee

None

Required documents

Medical Clearance

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.

Languages

English only

Service area

San Francisco Bay Area

Agency info

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

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