General Information
Oregon Commission for the Blind
535 SE 12th Ave
Portland,
OR 97214
971-673-1588
ocb.mail@ocb.oregon.gov
http://www.oregon.gov/blind
Brief Description
The Commission for the Blind is the specialized agency for services to individuals who are blind Authorized under Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. We provide vocational rehabilitation and independent living services to eligible Oregonians that allow individuals to meet their employment and independent living goals.
Services Offered
- Counseling
- Offers vocational and personal counseling and guidance. Refers for other counseling/social work services.
- Employment/Job Training
- Provides pre-vocational evaluation, career and skill counseling, job retention, vocational placement, follow-up service, vending facility training. Refers for other employment-oriented services.
- Professional Training
- Offers regular in-service training programs; also open to enrollment from other agencies.
- Recreation Services
- Offers challenge course. Refers for other recreational/leisure services.
- Travel/Orientation and Mobility
- Provides orientation and mobility training.
- Braille and Reading Instruction
- Offers courses in reading braille as well as using braille equipment.
- Low Vision Services
- Low vision specialist on staff.
- Information and Referral
- Refers to aging programs.
- Support Groups
- Offers support groups.
- Consultation/Technical Program Assistance
- Consults, assists in job placement, job restructuring, adaptive equipment.
- Daily Living Skills/Independent Living Skills Training
- Provides training in personal management, handwriting, computer technology, typing, video magnifier, electronic mobility devices, and home management in client's home and community.