GENERAL SERVICES

Eyes and Independence supports children, adults, and families; and was the first sole provider to offer specialist teaching for children and adults with a vision impairment, and/or orientation and mobility challenges and training. Support can be provided around the clock, including outside of school hours, in the evening, in the workplace or local community, at child care centres, or at a location that best suits the individual and their family.

Services we provide include:

• Early intervention

• Transition (home, school, community and workplace)

• Advice and familiarisation with vision aids and technology

• Technology assistance (including Apple products)​

• Assistive Technology (AT) reports for NDIS

• Family support and training following diagnosis

• Specialised assessments for learning media (braille, large print, audio)

• Functional Vision Screening for young children and Adults

• Assistance and training with daily living and general life skills

• Orientation and Mobility training (including cane skills)

• Braille teaching, support and tutoring

• Training staff in the workplace (for employers and employees)

• Simulated vision loss activities (including experiences under blindfolds)

• Educational presentations to groups, schools, workplaces and communities​

• Zoom/Teams sessions (by negotiation) and school visits (with approval)

FEES AND CHARGES

NDIS Rate:

$180 per hour (plus 1/2 hour travel cost for distances beyond half hour)

Regional travel rates: Negotiation with participant and Supports

JOB ACCESS Rate:

$180 per hour (Orientation & Mobility within the workplace)

BETTER START Update: Access to Better Start funds has now closed