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Provides continued direct services to students
in their public school from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Teachers trained to work with the visually impaired provide
assessments, instruction in Braille, computer skills and orientation
& mobility. This program is designed to help make each student's
educational experience rich and rewarding. Blind and visually
impaired high school students act as mentors to the children
in the Early Children Center, working on a one-to-one basis,
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Is continually available to blind and visually
impaired children and their families at the Blind Children's
Learning Center. Family Visions, a parent support group, meets
monthly to discuss the unique needs of their children. Guest
speakers offer their knowledge in the field of blindness and
give the parents a chance to ask questions and share what
works for them. Parenting classes are taught to help parents
learn more about child development and behavior.
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As part of our comprehensive program the Center also provides:
occupational therapy, orientation & mobility, vision enhancement
program, speech therapy and technology training and support. We
collaborate with the Southern California College of Optometry
in providing the best possible screening and eye care for low
vision children.
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