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NCBI Services
Mission Statement
• Our vision– For people who are blind and vision-
impaired to have the same opportunities, rights and choices as others to fully participate in society.
• Our mission– To enable people who are blind and vision
impaired to overcome the barriers that impede their independence and participation in society.
Our values
• Inclusive Approach• Choice• Openness and Accountability• Pursuit of Excellence
Agency Structure
• Head Office Team• Regional Managers• Local Staff in each CCA
– CRW– Rehab Worker– IT Support– Clerical Support
• Volunteers
Community Resource Worker
• Key Worker• Emotional Support and Counselling• Assessments• Advice and Information• Independent Living Skills Training• Mobility and Orientation
Community Resource Worker
• Access advice• Link to National Services
– i.e. Library, family therapy, employment support
• Local Low Vision Service and follow-up
• Social Activities• Domiciliary Based Service
Other Roles
• I.T. Trainer (Regional Post)– Assessment– Installation– Technical Support– Training (Group or one-to-one)– Domiciliary or centre-based service– All technology aids supported
• i.e. Mobile phones, iPods etc
Other Roles
• Rehab Worker (Regional)– Mobility– Independent Living– Access– Awareness Presentations
Other Roles
• Regional Manager– Supervises all staff in region– Develops client services– Manages Funding applications and
revenue in region
Referrals
• Community and hospital-based Ophthalmologist
• Optician• Self-referral• Family or friend• PHNs• Other Health Professionals
Referral Path
How to refer someone to NCBI services
• By telephone• By letter• By referral form
Who to refer to in Donegal
– NCBI Regional Head Office– Justice Walsh Rd.– Letterkenny– Co Donegal– Tel. 074 9177657– Website – www.ncbi.ie– Email – [email protected]
Who to refer to in Leitrim
– NCBI Leitrim– Laird House– Church Street– Drumshanbo– Co Leitrim– Tel. 071 9640847– Email – [email protected]
Who to refer to in Sligo
– NCBI Sligo– JFK House– JFK Parade– Sligo– Tel. 071 9170007– Email – [email protected]
Conclusion
• Any Questions?