NCBI Services Mission Statement Our vision For people
NCBI Services
Mission Statement • Our vision – For people who are blind and visionimpaired 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, i. Pods 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 CRW I. T. Rehab Low Vision Service Other NCBI Services
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 – info@ncbi. ie
Who to refer to in Leitrim – NCBI Leitrim – Laird House – Church Street – Drumshanbo – Co Leitrim – Tel. 071 9640847 – Email – edel. oconnell@ncbi. ie
Who to refer to in Sligo – NCBI Sligo – JFK House – JFK Parade – Sligo – Tel. 071 9170007 – Email – thelma. hunter@ncbi. ie
Conclusion • Any Questions?
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