What does the OTC require of residential students?
• Personal Items. Residential students provide their own personal items such as clothing, hygiene products, bedding, bath linens, and hangers for clothing. • Cleanliness. Students will purchase cleaning supplies and maintain the cleanliness of their apartments. • Deposit. Residents pay a required $40.00 security deposit and $10.00 key deposit on move-in day. Students will be responsible for maintaining the furniture and fixtures in their apartments and for agency property within the building. How long can I expect to be in the program? The OTC runs on a six-week term cycle. The length of stay in the program depends on the level of skills needed by the student and how quickly the student moves through the curriculum. Length may vary from just one term to four or five terms. What classes does the OTC offer? • Home Management—cleaning, clothing care, meal planning and preparation • Braille • Keyboarding • Computers • Orientation and Mobility (O&M)—learning non-visual skills for traveling
