Orientation Center for Blind - CA State Dept. of Rehabilitation
Address
400 Adams Street
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-1200
Description:
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.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
February 13, 2023
Address Listings
Mailing
400 Adams Street
Albany, CA 94706
Physical (Primary)
400 Adams Street
Albany, CA 94706
Contacts
Jessica Grove
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(510) 559-1200
Fax
(510) 525-4922
Accessibility:
Handicap Accessible
Services
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Description
Provides a twelve-week residential rehabilitation program for blind or severe vision disabled individuals to learn independent living skills. The adult students attend classes from 8:00 - 3:00, Monday through Friday and reside in a seven-day dorm during the time of their training. 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.
Hours
Office: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm; Adult Student Classes: Monday-Friday 8am - 3pm
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.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call to set up an appointment.
Languages
English only
Service Area
San Francisco Bay Area
Geography Served
- California
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Marin County
- Napa County
- San Francisco County
- San Mateo County
- Santa Clara County
- Solano County
- Sonoma County
- Alameda County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides a twelve-week residential rehabilitation program for blind or severe vision disabled individuals to learn independent living skills. The adult students attend classes from 8:00 - 3:00, Monday through Friday 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.
Hours
Office: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm; Program: Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm
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.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call to set up an appointment
Languages
English only
Service Area
San Francisco Bay Area
Geography Served
- California
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Marin County
- Napa County
- San Francisco County
- San Mateo County
- Santa Clara County
- Solano County
- Sonoma County
- Alameda County
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