Eyes and Independence empowers people with vision impairment so they can participate confidently, independently, and enjoyably within their community.
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Eyes and Independence empowers people with vision impairment so they can participate confidently, independently, and enjoyably within their community. Kerri holds dual qualifications as a Specialist Teacher in Vision Impairment and Early Childhood, and as a Specialist Teacher of Orientation and Mobility. The service was the first sole provider in Queensland to offer specialist teaching for children and adults with vision impairment and/or orientation and mobility skills and training.
Support in the early years (usually under 7) that helps children with developmental delay or disability build communication, movement, social and everyday-living skills while their development is most responsive.
Assessments for young children and adults to evaluate functional vision capabilities.
Training in cane skills and mobility techniques for people with vision impairment.
Teaching, support and tutoring in braille literacy.
Advice, familiarisation and training with vision aids, assistive technology, and Apple products.
Assessments to determine appropriate learning media including braille, large print, and audio.
Assistance and training with daily living and general life skills for people with vision impairment.
Support and training for families following a vision impairment diagnosis.
Training for employers and employees in the workplace regarding vision impairment support.
Training for support workers to better understand and support people with vision impairment or blindness.
Presentations to groups, schools, workplaces and communities about vision impairment.
NDIS-approved supports, from the Commission register.
