Child and Youth Services
The RSB provides a range of services for babies, young children and teenagers 0-18 years old to assist in their physical and psychological development. The RSB take a family-centred approach which supports the functional outcomes of the child.
Services Provided
The services provided will be dependent upon an individual’s needs and may range from a vision assessment, advice and information on low vision and adaptive technology equipment or recreation and leisure opportunities as well as skills development for further independence.
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The Royal Society for the Blind of South Australia is a Better Start for Children with Disability Early Intervention Service Provider. Please click here for further information about Better Start Funding.
Location
The Child and Youth Services Coordinator is located at Knapman House 230 Pirie Street Adelaide SA 5000. However, all eight RSB offices can assist with enquiries. Please call 8232 4777 or 1800 675 554.
Eligibility
Child and Youth Services are available to RSB clients from 0 – 18 years old. To be eligible to become an RSB client, a person must be diagnosed by an eye care professional as being legally blind, or likely to become legally blind.
Referrals
To access Child and Youth Services please ring the Child and Youth Services Coordinator on 8232 4777 or 1800 675 554 who will assist with your enquiry.
See also:
Low Vision Centre
Adaptive Technology
Independent Living
Orientation and Mobility
Recreation and Leisure
Employment Services
RSB Guide Dog Service