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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 10Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 1§ 19500 Blind Orientation Centers

§ 19500 Blind Orientation Centers

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§ 19500 Blind Orientation Centers

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can set up special centers to help blind people learn important skills.
  • •These centers will be all over the state so everyone can get help if they need it.
  • •The people in charge will make rules to make sure the centers work well and help people.

Example

A person who is blind wants to learn how to use a cane to walk around safely.

The government can open a center near their home to teach them how to use the cane and other skills to live independently.

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§ 19500 Blind Orientation Centers

The department may establish orientation centers for the blind in such locations as may be deemed necessary to provide on a statewide basis the services to be rendered by orientation centers as provided in this article. Such orientation centers as may be established shall be under the jurisdiction and supervision of the department and shall be administered by the Director of Rehabilitation in accordance with the provisions of this article. The department shall make and promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the administration of such orientation centers in accordance with the provisions of this article. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

orientationdirectorregulationrehabilitationaccordancethe california departmentjurisdictionadministration

Related Statutes

  • § 19503 Blind Center Administrator Qualifications
  • § 17600.60 County Health Funding Review
  • § 19501 Blind Rehabilitation Residential Centers
  • § 19505 Blind Orientation Center Operations
  • § 19506 Orientation Center Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 19500.
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