RNIB Scotland's Education and Family Services promotes the interest of children and young people with sight problems and those who support them.
The department works with children and their families from the point of diagnosis, on through the young person's school, college and university education.
It has also launched the 'Haggeye' Youth Forum project.
Forthcoming training opportunities
Courses for those working with students and school pupils. We advise schools, colleges and universities on making provision for blind and partially sighted students.
Range of professional services
RNIB Scotland's Education and Family Services Department provides a range of professional services throughout Scotland:
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Information and advice to parents, home visits, supported family group events and advice on local and national support networks.
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Conciliation and Mediation Services to assist parents in expressing their views and their rights effectively in discussions with education, health and social work professionals.
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Advice and Support to Post-16 students including information on courses, colleges and universities and the Disabled Student Allowance.
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Training services for teachers, university and further education lecturers, parents, health and social work professionals.
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Technology Services including information and hands-on training for parents and professionals in the most up-to-date technological aids available. Assessment and training is available for children, young people and students. An equipment loan service is available for schools.
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Political representation. Members of RNIB Scotland are represented on various committees of the Scottish Parliament. They ensure that the interests of children and young people with sight problems are given full consideration when policy is being made. RNIB Scotland also responds directly to the Scottish Government on consultations relating to proposed changes in the law on education as it affects blind and partially sighted children. RNIB Scotland is an active member of the Cross Party Group of the Scottish Parliament on Visual Impairment.
TELL - Technology Education Loan Library
Our TELL initiaitve offer a range of aids and equipments to help school pupils with sight loss in Scotland. Schools can borrow these free of charge for up to six weeks.
Further information
Contact the Education and Family Services Administrator at:
RNIB Scotland
12-14 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh EH7 5EA
Tel: 0131 652 3140
Fax: 0131 652 3199
Email: EF.Scotland@rnib.org.uk