Families
RIDBC provides a range of services for school-aged children with vision impairment, depending on their needs and level of impairment. They can include:
- Specialist support in mainstream schools (largely independent schools, where Department of Education resources are not available)
- Assessment and therapy
- RIDBC VisionEd's Low Vision Clinic
- RIDBC VisionEd's Adaptive Technology Centre
For enquiries about any of these services, contact us online or call us on (02) 9871 1233.
Specialist support
RIDBC employs a team of special educators/consultants who support school-aged children with vision impairment who are enrolled in mainstream schools. They:
- Ensure that each student receives material in an appropriate format (eg, braille or large print)
- Support students in either classrooms or separate areas
- Organise special equipment for students, such as slope boards or lights
- Advise teachers and students about vision impairment
- Regularly liaise with parents and schools
