The department may appoint counselor-teachers to provide individual guidance and training to the adult blind of the state. Such counselor-teachers shall give individual instruction in those techniques which will enable the blind to adjust to daily living in the home and in the community. They shall teach the blind reading and writing of braille, typing, travel techniques, household arts and crafts in accordance with the needs of the blind, and give them such other instruction as may enhance their opportunities for personal rehabilitation. This program shall be closely coordinated with vocational rehabilitation services for the blind, the Orientation Center for the Blind and opportunity work centers for the blind.