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
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