See D!fferently with the Royal Society for the Blind - Adelaide

See D!fferently with the Royal Society for the Blind - Adelaide

formerly Royal Society for the Blind

Organisation Address
212 Pirie St Adelaide, SA 5000
Organisation Phone
1300 944 306
Organisation Email
GPO Box 1855 Adelaide, SA 5001
Parent Body:
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm
Eligibility:
People with blindness and vision impairment.
Access:
Wheelchair access, Accessible toilets

The RSB is the primary source of assistance giving people with a vision impairment the opportunity to improve the quality and independence of their lives.

Information
Services
  • RSB Guide Dog Service - enables a person who is blind or severely vision impaired to travel independently and confidently
  • Adaptive Technology Centre - enables people to view, access, trial and train on the latest equipment
  • Counselling - counsellors assist clients to accept and adjust to vision loss. Also available for families
  • Advocacy on behalf of clients so that vision loss is not an obstacle to obtaining services
  • Employment Services - specialist assistance for people with vision impairment, on-the-job support in open employment, and supported employment
  • Low Vision Centre - assessment, training, occupational therapy, information and referral
  • Orientation and mobility - instructors assist people to travel independently by teaching strategies to increase confidence and safety
  • Print Alternative Services - audio, braille, e-text and large print, library services (including digital)
  • Recreation and Leisure Services - enable participation in activities or involvement in community based leisure groups
  • Volunteers - roles include looking after an RSB Guide Dog puppy, friendly visiting, helping with shopping, driving clients to appointments or helping with fundraising projects
  • Community Support Groups - for people living with a vision impairment, these include home support, independent living skills training, counselling and recreation
  • Digital Library Service - free access for people who are blind or vision impaired to a wide range of accessible books and magazines
  • Child and Youth Services - assist children aged 0-18 years in their physical and psychological development
Last updated: 26/06/2023
Information provided for: Adelaide City Council
This record was updated by: Volunteer Samantha A.
Council: City of Adelaide
Electorate (State): Adelaide
Electorate (Federal): Adelaide
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