Hatlen Center For The Blind
Council of schools and services for the blind.
Hatlen center for the blind. The hatlen center for the blind overview. Contact the hatlen center for information application or a tour. The hatlen center s reputation for success has grown and our model has become famous across the country as the gold standard for transition programs for young people who are blind or visually impaired.
The louisiana center for the blind provides residential orientation and adjustment training to legally blind adults as well as summer programs and outreach for blind children and youth and their families and teachers. Donations to the hatlen center for the blind are tax deductible. Hatlen center for the blind.
After showing our award winning video independence in sight the students were asked to talk about their experiences growing up as well as their experiences at the hatlen center as they transition into the real world. Wittenstein has worked in education and rehabilitation of persons with vision loss. Journal of visual impairment blindness.
World services for the blind is one of a kind. Philip hatlen in 1972 was the first transition program for visually impaired people in the country and still is the only one that expects students to accept all the responsibilities that go along with apartment living including paying their own expenses and developing a real credit reputation. Our approach allows students to receive services tailored specifically to their needs.
Now after 38 years the hatlen center. The hatlen center for the blind filed as an articles of incorporation in the state of california and is no longer active this corporate entity was filed approximately forty three years ago on monday december 19 1977 as recorded in documents filed with california secretary of state. Hatlen center workshop led by program director patti maffei and living skills instructor samir shaibi a panel of our students presented a workshop for cte attendees.
The hatlen center for the blind is a tax exempt organization located in san pablo california. The hatlen center continues to attract top notch staff members who believe their students can succeed in becoming fully independent. The hatlen center for the blind founded by dr.
By offering life skills and career training programs in one location we are the most comprehensive rehabilitation center for people who are blind or visually impaired. Chair of editorial advisory board 2007 2014 for over 30 years dr.
