General Information
Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
2453 Grand Canal Blvd.
Stockton California 1
95207
(209) 466 3836
info@CommunityCenterForTheBlind.org
http://www.CommunityCenterForTheBlind.org
Brief Description
CCBVI provides rehabilitation and recreational programs to those who are either visually impaired or blind who reside within San Joaquin County, California.
Staff
Joni Bauer, O&M Specialist & Independant Liveing Skills Instructor, JoniB@CommunityCenterForTheBlind.org, 209 466 3836 ext.214
Hy Cohen, Computer & Assistive Technology Instructor, HyC@CommunityCenterForTheBlind.org, 209 466 3836 ext.209
Michelle Galvan, Executive Director, MichelleM@CommunityCenterForTheBlind.org, 209 466 3836 ext.215
Matthew Morgan, Computer & Assistive Technology Instruc tor, MatthewM@CommunityCenterForTheBlind.org, 209 466 3836 ext.204
Laurie Pattingale, Daily Living Skills & Braille Instructor / Teacher of the Visualy Impaired, LaurieP@CommunityCenterForTheBlind.org, 209 466 3836 ext.211
Ron Valverde, Transportation Operator, 209 466 3836
Services Offered
- Assistive Products
- Distributes magnifiers and assistive devices.
- Braille and Reading Instruction
- Offers instruction in braille grades I and II.
- Computer Training/Assistive Technology
- We provide training in a wide-range of various software programs, operating systems, screen access software, optical character recognition (OCR) software, mainstream office and internet programs, as well as a Varity of assistive devices, such as: Victor Reader Stream, CCTVs, iPhones/iPads and Android-based Phone/Tablets, and more.
- Daily Living Skills/Independent Living Skills Training
- Provides training in daily living skills, braille, orientation and mobility
- Employment/Job Training
- Provides training in job-seeking skills.
- Information and Referral
- Provides information and referral and case management services.
- Recreation Services
- Offers socialization, arts and crafts, ceramics, bowling, and field-trip to various local events and shopping.
- Support Groups
- This peer support group provides useful and practical information that assists with the emotional adjustment to vision loss. Participants obtain information about local community resources and other services for people who are blind or visually impaired. Designed to increase self-esteem, Adjustment to Vision Loss offers participants the opportunity to discuss feelings and reactions to vision loss; peer support aids the adjustment process.
- Travel/Orientation and Mobility
- Provides training in orientation and mobility.