1. NCBI Services

2. 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.

3. Our values Inclusive Approach Choice Openness and Accountability Pursuit of Excellence

4. Agency Structure Head Office Team Regional Managers Local Staff in each CCA –CRW –Rehab Worker –IT Support –Clerical Support Volunteers

5. Community Resource Worker Key Worker Emotional Support and Counselling Assessments Advice and Information Independent Living Skills Training Mobility and Orientation

6. 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

7. 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

8. Other Roles Rehab Worker (Regional) –Mobility –Independent Living –Access –Awareness Presentations

9. Other Roles Regional Manager –Supervises all staff in region –Develops client services –Manages Funding applications and revenue in region

10. Referrals Community and hospital-based Ophthalmologist Optician Self-referral Family or friend PHNs Other Health Professionals

11. Referral Path CRW I.T.Rehab Low Vision Service Other NCBI Services Other Services

12. How to refer someone to NCBI services By telephone By letter By referral form

13. Who to refer to in Donegal –NCBI Regional Head Office –Justice Walsh Rd. –Letterkenny –Co Donegal –Tel. 074 9177657 –Website – www.ncbi.iewww.ncbi.ie –Email – info@ncbi.ie

14. Who to refer to in Leitrim –NCBI Leitrim –Laird House –Church Street –Drumshanbo –Co Leitrim –Tel. 071 9640847 –Email – edel.oconnell@ncbi.ie

15. Who to refer to in Sligo –NCBI Sligo –JFK House –JFK Parade –Sligo –Tel. 071 9170007 –Email – thelma.hunter@ncbi.ie

16. Conclusion Any Questions?