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Rehabilitation Teaching
Rehabilitation teaching helps Oklahomans adjust to loss of sight while
developing practical skills designed to maintain their independence. The
Division of Visual Services' rehabilitation teachers provide counseling and
instruction in the individuals' homes on daily living skills, such as cooking or
banking, adjustment counseling, personal and home management, communication
methods, adaptive techniques or devices and recreation activities. Individuals
may also learn skills in preparation for employment or community service.
Legal blindness occurs when visual acuity with best correction is 20/200 or less
or when side vision results in a field restriction of 20 degrees or less.
e-mail for more information.
Orientation and Mobility
The Division of Visual Services' orientation and mobility specialists provide
instruction on a one-on-one basis to help individuals with visual impairments
learn to travel safely and efficiently through their environment, using white
canes and other independent travel techniques. The instruction may include
street crossing, bus travel and evaluation of distance mobility aids to ensure
safe and independent travel.
e-mail for more information.