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NCBI
offers a range of services nationwide
*Community Based Services- these are a
range of services to assist people with vision impairment to adapt to their
situation and maintain their independence. These services include advice and
information as well as emotional and practical support. Our community based
staff act as the key link between the people we work with and the services we
provide
*Low Vision Service- Regionally based
low vision service can be visited by anyone experiencing difficulty with
their eyesight. An optometrist assesses a person’s vision and with other
staff evaluates the impact of sight loss before prescribing low vision and
technical aids that can assist the person in their daily live.
*Rehabilitation and Mobility Training-
offers training in mobility and independent living skills providing practical
solutions to enable people with sight loss to carry out everyday tasks safely
and independently. Professional and peer counselling
NCBI
Library- NCBI libraries provide a national Braille, audio and large print
book service to 5,000 people throughout the country
*Media Conversion Service- Provides a
Braille unit and five audio recording studios and is the largest provider of
Braille and audio material in Ireland
*Assistive Technology – A range of
assistive technology solutions is available to assist people in accessing
information and communicating independently.
* Centre for Inclusive Technology (CFIT)
– NCBI promotes the accessible design of technology for use by everyone
including people with disabilities. CFIT works with public and private
organisations to establish standards and to ensure that technologies are
accessible- www.cfit.ie
*Resource Centres – NCBI operates a
number of training and resource centres which provide a range of courses,
programmes and activities including computer training, fitness classes and
art.
*Employment – NCBI provides advice to
both employers and employees on application procedures, interviews and career
advancement, as well as advice on adaptations can be made to assist a person
with vision impairment in the work place and on the grants that may be
available.
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