[Nfbc-info] SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

[Mary Willows]

Hello Anita:
The regional supervisor for nor Cal is Patricia Leetz.  Her office is in 
Oakland.  Her office e-mail is  pleetz at dor.ca.gov
Good luck,

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chela Robles" <cdrobles693 at gmail.com>
To: <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] SERVICES FOR THE BLIND


> Dear Anita,
> try to go onto dor.ca.gov their web site they might have contact 
> information for the Oakland office because I'm not seeing it in the 
> consumer handbook I have a braille copy of, and all my best wishes for 
> you.
> chela
>
> 
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> Chela’s case--out of sight…it is the voice and touch of a Teacher that 
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> On 3/12/2013 3:38 AM, Anita Ogletree wrote:
>> Hello. My name is Anita. I have some questions regarding services for the 
>> blind in Oakland.
>>
>> It is likely that I will be moving to the Oakland area some time in the 
>> very near future. I would like some information about how I can find a 
>> counselor to take over my rehabilitation case for that area.
>>
>> I am currently enrolled in the braille transcription course. Upon 
>> successful completion I would like to start my own braille transcription 
>> service. I know that it takes time to make a transition from one agency 
>> to another. If possible, I would like to know where I can go in order not 
>> to have too much of a delay should I make the move from VA to CA.
>>
>> Thank you in advance for your help.
>>
>> Anita
>>
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