Along with academics, we offer many special services and activities that are important to children who are blind or who have visual impairment. Orientation and mobility teachers help our students learn how to be comfortable in their surroundings and safely get from place to place. We teach daily living skills to help students be more independent in tasks like dressing, food preparation, cleaning up, and using money. There are therapists and psychologists available to support students according to needs indicated in their Individualized Education Plans (IEP). We have full sports, music and art programs. We teach social skills in the classroom, and during community activities and planned social events. We are always working to make sure that the campus is safe and accessible for all of our students, including those in wheelchairs.
We consider new students for admission at any time in the school year. Some children stay with us throughout their school career. There are, however, several educational options that are available. A child who has been in the Early Childhood Program at Overbrook may learn to work with specially adapted equipment and then go on to public school. Sometimes, a student will come to Overbrook to get extra help in math and reading. Any child who has vision 20/70 or less and who is recommended by his or her local school district may apply.
