Frequently Asked Questions
In general, residential placement is available starting at age 13- 25, It is not required that students live on campus, however RCB does offer residential programming. Residential living offers students opportunities to work on social interaction and independent living skills. Our residential cottages are fully accessible and staffed 24/7.
RCB has six state-approved tuition rates aligned to the amount of support students need. Contact our Admissions department today to learn more.
No, RCB has rolling admissions, so you are free to apply at any time.
All students must go through an admission process to determine eligibility and acceptance into a RCB Rehabilitation Program. Some general eligibility criteria include the presence of a documented vision impairment, and eligibility for an IEP. Click here to check our admission requirement.
RCB Instructional Resource for the Blind provides Braille and large-print books, materials and other services to all blind and visually impaired students in RCB. We also operate a Braille and large print production service for textbooks and other print resources.
As the parent of a son or daughter with special needs, you have the right to an independent educational evaluation for your child, as allowed under the federal special education law Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). You can read detailed descriptions of your parental rights in “A Parent’s Guide to Special Education,” a free online publication produced by the Massachusetts Department of Education and The Federation for Children with Special Needs.
RCB meets students where they are. Depending on your child’s unique needs, they will fall onto a track. Keep in mind, RCB continuously monitors progress and assesses students to ensure they are challenged appropriately.
Your child’s educational team will be determined by your child’s learning profile. We have specialists in orientation and mobility, speech and language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, individual and group counseling and assistive technology. They are the best in their fields, and all share a common goal: to educate and prepare our students for independence today and later in life.
Yes. At RCB, your child will be surrounded by peers who share and understand their disability.
Many of our students create strong friendships that endure long after they leave RCB.