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 also launched the Haggeye Youth Forum to bring together young people aged 12 to 25 from across Scotland with sight loss. Haggeye aims to make a difference by campaigning for accessible services, facilities and opportunities, both locally and nationally.
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. RNIB Scotland is represented on various committees of the Scottish Parliament - including the Cross Party Group on Visual Impairment - and ensures that the interests of children and young people with sight problems are given full consideration when policy is being made.
TELL - Technology Education Loan Library
Our TELL initiative offers 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.
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Further information
Contact the Education and Family Services Administrator at:
RNIB Scotland
12-14 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh
EH7 5EA
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Tel: 0131 652 3144
Fax: 0131 652 3199
Email:
dominic.everett@rnib.org.uk