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Rehab Training

Orange County
Deaf Advocacy Center
Deaf-Blind Services

Rehab Skills Training

Braille - We teach uncontracted (Grade 1), contracted (Grade 2), computer Code, and Nemeth math code. As well as the use of the Perkins braille writer and the slate and stylus for braille writing.

Moon - We teach both grade one and grade two Moon as well as the use of the Moon writing frame for writing.

Sign Language - We teach the American one handed manual alphabet and the British Deaf-Blind two handed alphabet. And we of course teach ASL and PSE. Either tactile or modified visual.

Computer UseWe teach computer skills using Ubuntu or Windows with braille, voice, or magnifying software. Applications taught include Email, Instant Messaging, Internet, Office, Etc.

Long Cane Use - We teach the skills needed to use the long cane safely and effectively in any environment. We also teach orientation and bus travel.

Independent Living Skills - We teach independent living skills including: cooking, banking, travel, shopping, laundry, etc. Most of these skills are taught in the clients home or in the community whereas the skills listed above are usually taught at our center though we can teach them in the clients home.

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