What does it do?Information can be given about: - mobility
- communication
- independent living skills
- assessment
- specialist environmental aids
The aim of the service is to enable people with a visual impairment to live as normal a life as possible. Rehabilitation staff can give guidance about a range of issues such as the activities of daily life, communication and mobility. Frequently they will be able to help people with visual impairments to achieve a greater independence and a better quality of life.
The service can also provide advice about communication aids such as Braille, Moon, keyboard skills and recorded information. |
Who it is for: The rehabilitation service provides specialist assessment, training, information and advice to people with visual impairments (and their carers). | Where it is available: Local service covering: Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Preston, Ribble Valley, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wyre (Lancashire). | How to access or apply for it: | Additional information: Opening hours are: 8.45am - 5.00pm | Classification(s): Care, Information & options appraisal, Aids & equipment, Independent living, Eye care, Health & wellbeing, Services, Suppliers, Health & wellbeing, Care options appraisal | Info last updated: 08/02/2012. |
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