Orientation Center for Blind - CA State Dept. of Rehabilitation

Address

400 Adams Street
Albany, CA 94706

(510) 559-1200

www.dor.ca.gov/OCB/index.html

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

Primary Contact

Administrator

ocbinfo@dor.ca.gov

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(510) 559-1200

Fax

(510) 525-4922

Accessibility:

Handicap Accessible

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

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  • California
    • Alameda County
      • Contra Costa County
        • Marin County
          • Napa County
            • San Francisco County
              • San Mateo County
                • Santa Clara County
                  • Solano County
                    • Sonoma County

                    Telephone Numbers

                    Number:
                    510-559-1200
                    Type:
                    Main Number
                    Name:
                    Main Number
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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. 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

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • California
                      • Alameda County
                        • Contra Costa County
                          • Marin County
                            • Napa County
                              • San Francisco County
                                • San Mateo County
                                  • Santa Clara County
                                    • Solano County
                                      • Sonoma County

                                      Telephone Numbers

                                      Number:
                                      510-559-1200
                                      Type:
                                      Main Number
                                      Name:
                                      Main Number
                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6200.4600) and related services within the Service Tree.

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