NDIS Visual Impairment Services
Disability Support & Care Services
Why choose Maple for Visual Impairment services?
Maple’s compassionate and dedicated team of support professionals go above and beyond the traditional NDIS services. Here’s why Maple stands out:
- Expert professionals - our team includes highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in visual impairment services.
- Ongoing training - we ensure our staff are continually trained in the latest visual support and technology advancements.
- Personalised care - we provide individualised care to ensure you receive effective and relevant support
- Regular plan reviews - your support plan is regularly reviewed and adjusted to reflect your progress and changing needs.
- Comprehensive support - we offer a wide range of services from visual assessments and devices to occupational therapy.
- Holistic approach - our holistic care addresses all aspects of well-being, including mental health, social skills, and daily living.
- Flexible service delivery - we offer flexible service delivery options to suit your specific needs.
- Plan management assistance - we provide support with plan management and coordination if needed.
What Visual Impairment services can Maple provide?
Maple offers a range of specialised services to support people living with visual impairments in Australia. Here’s how we can help:
- Daily living skills training to help you to develop essential skills for everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning and personal care.
- Orientation and mobility support such as guidance on using mobility aids or guide dogs to help you navigate your environment safely.
- Assistive technology and training to use devices to enhance communication and access to information.
- Educational support and accessing specialised learning materials such as braille and audio resources so clients can thrive academically.
- Employment assistance, developing job related skills and recommendations for workplace modifications to encourage inclusive work environments.
- Community engagement and support for social inclusion to reduce isolation and help clients connect with others.
- Emotional and psychological support and access to counselling to help clients cope with emotional aspects and support mental well-being.
- Family and carer support and training ensure they have the knowledge and skills to support their loved ones.
What Visual Impairment supports are available under NDIS?
The aim of visual impairment supports under the NDIS is to enhance your quality of life and autonomy in everyday activities. These supports can include assistive devices such as screen readers, magnifiers, and Braille displays, which can help with accessing information and communicating effectively. The NDIS can also provide funding for orientation and mobility training to help you to improve your navigation skills. Home and workplace modifications such as tactile markings and high contrast features can help to make living spaces more accessible.
The NDIS also supports your educational and employment goals through funding for specialised learning materials, classroom accommodations, and job training programs. Emotional and psychological support is also an essential component of NDIS funding to help with mental challenges that come with vision loss.
Do I qualify for NDIS Visual Impairment services?
People who experience varying levels of visual impairment may apply for NDIS funding, whether your child was born with vision loss or you are an adult who has developed vision loss through a progressive medical condition, stroke, or injury. Applicants experiencing vision loss make up around 2% of all NDIS applications.
The NDIS offers multiple formats for providing information for people experiencing vision loss, ensuring accessibility for all. When you contact the NDIA directly, they will explain the specific information required for your application. In some cases, such as partial vision loss you may be asked to undergo an independent assessment (IA) arranged by the NDIA. However, for certain progressive conditions, such as brain tumours, you may be exempt from this requirement.
Accessing Maple’s NDIS services for visual impairment is a simple and streamlined process to ensure you receive the best possible support and care as soon as you need it. Our dedicated team will perform a comprehensive assessment, considering your challenges, goals and personal circumstances.
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At Maple we prioritise personalised care that aligns with your specific needs. Contact our friendly team today, either online or by phone, to learn how you can benefit from Maple’s visual impairment services.
If you or your loved one are experiencing permanent vision loss, and you meet the immigration, age and disability criteria, the NDIS can provide funding for visual impairment services to help you live the life you deserve.
If you are already receiving NDIS funding and wish to learn more about using your funding for visual impairments, you may require further assessment from the NDIA. Feel free to reach out to our team today to find out more information and how our team can help you.
How Does Visual Impairment Affect Daily Life?
For individuals with visual impairments, tasks that rely on sight, such as reading, navigating unfamiliar environments, or identifying objects, become more challenging. Mobility is often impacted, making it difficult to safely move through public spaces or use public transport without assistance or specialised training in orientation and mobility skills. Simple activities like cooking, shopping, and personal care can require adaptations, such as tactile markers, assistive technology, or specialised equipment.
Additionally, the emotional and psychological effects of visual impairment shouldn’t be overlooked. Feelings of isolation, anxiety, or a lack of independence are common, especially when accessibility barriers in the community or workplace exist. Support is essential in helping individuals maintain independence, confidence, and engagement with their surroundings.
Skills & Qualifications of our Visual Impairment Support Workers
Our Support Workers for Visual Impairment have studied and trained diligently to understand and respond to the needs of people living with visual impairment. You can feel confident and at ease with our Support Workers’ exceptional skills and qualifications. We pride ourselves on our years of experience providing Visual Impairment Support.
What Kind of Medical Assistance is Needed for the visually impaired?
Medical assistance for individuals with visual impairments focuses on managing the underlying condition, preventing further vision loss, and supporting the individual’s ability to adapt to daily life. These include ophthalmologic care, low vision rehabilitation, occupational therapy, psychological support, and access to assistive technology.
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Our Team is comprised of highly experienced Support Workers and Management Staff; all from varying walks of life. We work hard to match you up with the best Support Workers around; those that can speak your language, have the same interests, and have experience working with like-minded people.
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