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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
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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
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
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