Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children

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RIDBC’s services can stretch from the day a baby or child is diagnosed with a vision impairment, until the time they finish their secondary schooling.

We also offer support for the whole family. We believe families play the most important role in a child’s education.

• Advice for parents with a newly diagnosed child
• What degree of vision impairment does RIDBC deal with?
• What is the impact of vision impairment on children?
• Services for children with vision impairment
  • RIDBC Early Learning Programs
  • Preschools and preschool support
  • School-aged services
• Help for parents
• Information about vision impairment
  • General information
  • Fact sheets on different types of vision impairment
  • Braille and large print
  • Getting around (orientation and mobility)
  • Internet resources
• Other families and children, and their stories
• Who to talk to for more information or to enquire about enrolling your child