Support Service for the Visually Impaired and their Care-givers

Introduction

The Support Service for the Visually Impaired & their Care-givers aims to provide one-stop support services to the visually impaired persons, their family members and care-givers so as to help them resolve the problems encountered in daily life or referral service by social worker to make good use of community resources and service to meet with their various needs.

 
Objectives

• To provide community support service to people with visual impairment of all ages and their family members to tackle problems arising from visual impairment and disabilities;
• ​To provide emotional and psychosocial support to visually impaired persons and their family members;
• To provide referral services to visually impaired persons and their family members to meet with their various needs;
• To promote the spirit of mutual help among the visually impaired persons and their family members;
• To enhance visually impaired persons’ participation in the community and gain wider exposure for better social inclusion.

Services

1. Enquiry Service
2. Referral Service
3. Casework Service
4. Developmental Groups / Programmes
5. Support and Training for Family Members / Care-givers of visually impaired persons
6. Social and Community Participation Programmes

Target Groups

Visually impaired person, their family members and care-givers 

Fee

Free of charge except programme fees

Application 

All qualified applicants can apply by completing the application form and submit it with valid documentation certifying visual impairment.

Withdrawal 

Withdrawal from service must be applied in person via proper procedure.

Service Hours

Mondays to Saturdays: 9:30am-1:00pm / 2:00pm-5:30pm

Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays