“Overbrook’s history and commitment to the visually impaired, and its ability to pivot to a school that can and will educate those with multiple challenges make it truly a special place," says Sylvia Chow, OSB's newly named Chief Financial Officer. “I’m not just happy – I’m proud to become part of that.” Here's the full announcement:
Overbrook School for the Blind
Education Administration Programs
A private nonprofit school educating students with visual impairment and other challenges provided at no cost to parents
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Founded in 1832, Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) prepares our students—all of whom are blind, visually impaired or living with other challenges—to have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives. Our historic 26-acre campus in the Overbrook Farms section of West Philadelphia is bustling with activity as our students work, play, and in some cases, live in an extraordinary set of integrated buildings that have been adapted to meet the multiple needs of our students. OSB serves approximately 180 students (ages 3 through 21) on campus. Our Early Intervention Outreach program (birth through age three) provides at-home guidance and care to the parents of 190 additional families. OSB's International Program reaches thousands of people in Southeast Asia by training teachers and administrators on how to instruct additional teachers to work with the visually impaired. We employ more Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs) than any school in the state of PA and an entire related services team for students in the areas of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, orientation and mobility, counseling, and much more. Our faculty also includes instructors who have been trained to work with students who have been diagnosed with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Every student, regardless of their ability level has an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) developed to meet their specific needs and educate the whole child. Each program is aligned with the PA core standards and the Expanded Core Curriculum for students who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or visually impaired with additional disabilities. Our cutting-edge educational programs use low and high tech assistive technology to support our students. Staff receive on-going professional development in visual impairment, specialty areas, state-mandated trainings, and core subjects. Our staff share their expertise presenting at conferences.
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http://www.obs.org
External link for Overbrook School for the Blind
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- Education Administration Programs
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 201-500 Mitarbeiter
- Typ
- Educational
- Gegründet
- 1832
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Primäre
Wegbeschreibung erhalten
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Wegbeschreibung erhalten
Philadelphia, US
Employees at Overbrook School for the Blind
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Setal Patel, SHRM-CP
Generalist at Overbrook School for the Blind
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Mark Rioboli, CFP®, CFS
Principal & Wealth Manager at Modera Wealth Management, LLC
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Cathy D'Orazio, MS, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/ Owner at D'Orazio Nutrition
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Bruce Fenster
Partner at myCIO Wealth Partners, LLC and Member of the Board of Directors at Overbrook School for the Blind
Aktualisierungen
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Inclusion and empathy are at the heart of better play. Barbie is proud to introduce the first-ever blind Barbie Fashionista doll and Black Barbie Fashionista doll with Down syndrome. Barbie partnered with the American Foundation for the Blind and the National Down Syndrome Society to ensure the dolls accurately reflected and resonated with members of each community. https://lnkd.in/gkxvnFCP #Barbie #inclusivity
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When Covid hit worldwide, the educational systems of underdeveloped nations buckled and sometimes crumbled. That was exceptionally true in the education of children with visual impairments. Todd Reeves, the Executive Director and CEO of Overbrook School For The Blind, recently appeared before a United Nations Committee to detail the severity of the situation and outline strategies he and other educators would use in an attempt to restart those programs. Read more here:
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HONORING HER LEGACY “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Those words, spoken by the late Helen Keller, encapsulate the overriding purpose of Overbrook School for the Blind. And as we celebrate her birthday celebration on June 27, Ms. Keller’s words underline the importance OSB’s ongoing mission (https://obs.org/) is to that collegial effort. OSB has been educating and enabling the deaf/visually impaired community since 1832, serving students within its walls first, and later establishing additional schools for the blind throughout the nation and abroad. Its scope has adjusted and expanded over its decades of service to educate those with additional challenges beyond their visual impairments, requiring the school to adjust and expand its facilities and capabilities. Over the last decade the school has added a greenhouse, a new aquatics center, and improved accessibility for those with mobility challenges. Among Ms. Keller’s other well-circulated observations is that “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” Whether it’s the students, the faculty, the parents, the support staff or the alumni, the smiles that saturate this 192-year-old school are a testament to that truth –one that overrides even the most daunting of challenges. Please consider making a gift today to honor Ms. Keller, and ensure that legacy for decades to come. (obs.org/donate)
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