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Overbrook School for the Blind is a 259 Educational in the Education Administration Programs industry, founded 1832, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19151, US.
Overbrook School for the Blind, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operates within the education administration programs sector to support students who are blind, visually impaired, or living with other challenges. Founded in 1832, the institution utilizes its historic 26-acre campus in West Philadelphia to foster active and fulfilling lives through integrated living and learning environments. The school provides on-campus education for approximately 180 students ranging from ages three to 21, while its Early Intervention Outreach program extends guidance and care to parents of 190 additional families from birth through age three. Additionally, an International Program trains educators in Southeast Asia to better serve visually impaired populations globally.
The organization employs a significant number of Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, exceeding the count of any other school in Pennsylvania, alongside a comprehensive team of related services specialists. These professionals provide occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, orientation and mobility training, and counseling. Every student receives an Individualized Educational Program aligned with Pennsylvania core standards and the Expanded Core Curriculum, addressing specific needs including Cortical Visual Impairment. The school integrates low and high-tech assistive technology into its curriculum and ensures staff undergo ongoing professional development in visual impairment and core subjects, often sharing expertise at industry conferences.
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