Vision impairment - Resources
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The resources listed are correct at the time of publication. We can be advised via the 'enquiry form (subject - Links query)' of any changes needed, or if there are any other resources available in Australia not included in this list.
- South Australian School for Vision Impaired
1B Duncan Ave, Parkholme 5034, tel 8277 5255
http://www.sasvi.sa.edu.au/
- Blind Welfare Association
Address: 1/247 Milne Rd, Modbury North SA 5092
Postal Address: PO Box 163, Greenacres, 5086
Tel: 8334 8000 Fax: 8334 8001
http://www.blindwelfare.org.au/index.aspx
- Royal Society for the Blind of SA Inc
Address: 230 Pirie Street, Adelaide 5000
Postal Address: 254 Angas Street, Adelaide, 5000
Tel: 8232 2444
http://www.rsb.org.au/
- CanDo4Kids - provides a range of services, programs and activities to children and young adults up to 25 years of age who are blind/vision impaired, Deaf/hearing impaired, or deaf blind, and who may have additional disabilities.
http://www.cando4kids.com.au/
- Guide Dogs Association of SA and NT Inc
Address: 251 Morphett Street, Adelaide, 5000
Tel: 8203 8333
http://www.guidedogs.org.au/
- Early Intervention Coordinators provide information and support for families with children 0-8 years with developmental delay, disabilities or at risk of developmental delay.
Contact Child and Youth Health regional offices or the Central Office.
Tel: 8303 1500
http://www.cyh.com/SubContent.aspx?cp=77&p=120
- Sensory Options Co-ordination for people who are deaf, hearing impaired, blind, vision impaired or Deafblind.
Head Office: 21 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains, 5086
Postal Address: PO Box 485, Greenacres, 5086
Tel: 8366 7333
Offices are also located in country and suburban metropolitan areas.
- Deaf Blind Association of South Australia
Tel: 8326 3369
http://www.dbasa.org.au/
- Independent Living Centre of SA provides information and advice on disability-related aids and equipment.
Address: 11 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains, 5086
Tel: 8266 5260
Country callers: 1800 800 523
http://www.dfc.sa.gov.au/pub/tabid/187/itemid/600/default.aspx
- Carer Resource Centre provides information and advice on available services for carers, particularly respite services.
Address: 58 King William Road, Goodwood, 5034
Postal Address: PO Box 410, Unley, 5061
Tel: 8271 6288
Country callers: 1800 242 636
http://www.carers-sa.asn.au/resource.htm
- Disability Information Resource Centre provides contact details of a number of support groups for individuals with physical disabilities.
Address: 195 Gilles Street, Adelaide, 5000
Tel: 8236 0555, TTY: 8223 7579
Country callers: 1300 305 558
http://www.dircsa.org.au/
- Gowrie Resource Centre and Bookshop
Address: 43 Dew Street, Thebarton, 5031
Tel: 8352 5246
http://www.gowrie-adelaide.com.au/cms/?q=node/16
- When choosing a preschool or school, you may wish to seek advice from the special education staff within the Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS), Association of Independent Schools of South Australia or Catholic Education SA.
- Department of Education and Children's Services Disability Services. Contact your local District Officer (see local telephone directories) or the State Office for further information. Telephone 82261527. Country callers should phone 1800 088 158. Representatives from the Department's Disability Services can also provide information about the Townsend School for Vision Impaired that provides Statewide service for students with vision impairment attending Reception to Year 12 in government schools.
- Association of Independent Schools of South Australia Special Education Advisers. Contact the Special Learning Needs Coordinator. Telephone 8179 1400.
- Catholic Education SA Special Education Consultants. Contact the Supervisor of Special Education. Telephone 8301 6600.
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Books for parents
- Fullwood, D, Harvey, D & White, G. 'Living and learning: A guide for parents and educators of young visually impaired children who have additional disabilities'. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Melbourne, 1991.
- Hancock, K, Wilgosh, L and McDonald, L. 'Parenting a visually impaired child: The mother's perspective'. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 90 (3), pp 174-175.
- Jose, RT, 'Understanding low vision', American Foundation for the Blind, New York, 1999.
- Lamb, G. 'Fingerprints; A whole language based approach to braille literacy', Homai Vision Education Centre, Auckland, 1995.
- Misso, N. 'A guide to orientation & mobility for young children with vision impairment'. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Melbourne, 1995.
- Scott, E, Jan, J & Freeman, R. 'Cant your child see? A guide for the parents of visually impaired children'. Austin, Texas, 1985.
The information on this site should not be used as an alternative to professional care. If you have a particular problem, see a doctor, or ring the Parent Helpline on 1300 364 100 (local call cost from anywhere in South Australia).
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