How Can Overbrook School for the Blind Help You?

We realize navigating the world of education can be daunting. We understand that finding the right educational fit for your student is one of the most important decisions you will make in their lifetime. This is not always an easy task for students who may have visual impairment or additional challenges. We want you to know, that we are here to help. If you are a parent with a child who is newly diagnosed, reach out. If you are a teacher who isn't sure what you should do to help a student in your class, reach out. If you think your child may be having difficulty in their school or daycare due to vision issues, please reach out. We have been serving our community, both local and global, for 187 years. When you need us we will be there for you. 

Mr. Reeves, Director & CEO, Welcomes You

Greetings!  We’re so glad you “landed” here to visit our website.  As you enjoy the various pages and links that follow, I hope you feel the same way that we want everyone to feel if they step through the threshold of our doors -- that they are a welcome friend of the School and its students. If we don’t honor our guests in that manner, then we’ve dishonored our students.  If this website is a largely reflects the welcoming place that I know our students want our School to be, then we’ve hit the mark.

We recognize that no matter what we include on our website that highlights the achievements, joys, and challenges that our students confront and overcome, there will be lingering questions you may have, especially if you’re a parent who’s considering whether The Overbrook School for the Blind might be the right placement for your child.  I hope you feel comfortable calling upon us to talk more about what the School might be able to offer you and your child.

Again, thank you for visiting our new website.  There will be many more “new” things in the future, so please visit often.

Regards,
Todd Reeves

Our Students Welcome You

Who better to welcome you to our school, then the students themselves? Take a few minutes to learn why our students LOVE showing up for school every day, then call and schedule a tour to find out if we might be the right fit for your child or student. 

Meet Parent Liaison, Rhonda Davis: Are you a parent looking for the right educational placement for your child in the Philadelphia area? I am here to help.  

When Rhonda was asked how she would describe her role at Overbrook, she chose: 

Support, Connection, and Fun!

Much like the title suggests, a Parent Liaison is the designated individual whose primary function is to bridge the gap between home and school by helping parents get the information and support they need to ensure their child's academic and social success. OSB Parent Liaison Rhonda Davis works with teachers, staff, parents, families, community stakeholders, and external service providers to increase student success inside and outside of OSB. Please feel free to contact Rhonda Davis with any questions you may have. Rhonda develops our Parent Newsletter, organizes family events, and helps parents navigate the world of special education with a focus on taking care of the entire family during the process.  Rhonda hosts parent workshops monthly at the Woodbine House, and she loves to be of assistance in any way that she can to provide you with new and incredible opportunities. 

Parent Workshops are frequently scheduled to bring OSB parents together to talk about topics related to raising children with disabilities. Parenting a child with disabilities is an isolating experience, so it is important to make an effort to get out and talk to other parents. Parents meet in a relaxing space, have lunch together, talk, share, and learn from each other.

Many of the workshops are led by a partnership with Temple University’s Institute on Disabilities and Elwyn. Past workshops topics have included Visual Impairments and Social Skills, Vision and Transitions, Creating a Vision for your Child, and Understanding Evaluations.