Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB) tri-fold brochure

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Department of Rehabilitation Logo
DOR
Employment, Independence & Equality
Orientation Center for the Blind

Image of Administration Building and California State flag pole with Albany Hill behind
Established in current location in 1964

400 Adams Street
Albany, CA 94706
510-559-1200
www.dor.ca.gov/Home/OCB
ocbinfo@dor.ca.gov

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Training & Assessment in:

> Independent travel, including Orientation and Mobility

> Braille (Unified English Braille)

> Non-visual skills such as money handling and personal note taking methods

> Computer and related technologies including iPhone

> Daily living skills, including cooking and organization

> Work-readiness training and preparation

> Adjustment counseling

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Image of Golden Gate Bridge at dusk with downtown San Francisco city center in the background and a large almost full moon over the bay

The OCB campus is 
located in Albany, CA, near 
Berkeley, Oakland and 
San Francisco.
* Our urban setting
offers easy access
to shops and public
transportation.

Our services are provided at no cost to our participants.
* OCB is operated by
the California State 
Department of 
Rehabilitation (DOR). See back cover for more information on signing up for services.

Visit OCB to learn how our program can benefit you.
* Please call OCB today 
for more information or
to arrange a campus 
	tour: 510-559-1200.

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Facts:

> Residential facilities for up to 20 participants while they receive immersion training services

> The training is tailored to meet consumers’ individualized needs, and the average length of training is twelve weeks. Depending on the consumer’s progress, it may be determined to be appropriate to receive additional training.

> There is no cost to participants, such as tuition, lodging, or meals

> Non-residential training options for local DOR consumers

> Comprehensive work-behavior and skills assessment services

> Any Department of Rehabilitation consumer who is blind or severely visually impaired may be considered for participation

400 Adams Street
Albany, CA 94706
510-559-1200
www.dor.ca.gov/Home/OCB
ocbinfo@dor.ca.gov

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DOR and OCB logo
OCB logo is OCB over ORIENTATION CENTER for the BLIND

Program Overview:

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) established the Orientation Center for the Blind to assist individuals to adjust to vision disabilities by immersion in an environment that is respectful, knowledgeable, and empowering. Credentialed teachers, instructors, and qualified rehabilitation professionals provide a full range of classes and experiences individually tailored to assist each participant to reach their full potential for competitive integrated employment.

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Eligibility
An Individual may be eligible for services if the following two conditions are met:
* Has a visual impairment that makes it significantly difficult to be independent and to get or keep a job. 
* Vocational rehabilitation services are needed to get, keep, or advance in a job. 

To find a counselor near you, contact the Blind Field Services (BFS) section at 916-558-5480 or email Blind.Services@dor.ca.gov.
Blind Field Services maintains a core group of Counselors and Managers skilled in understanding the barriers people who are blind and visually impaired face in achieving meaningful employment and independence. 

Contact us today!

DOR and OCB logos