Are you living with low vision or blindness and have questions about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?With the help of some of our clients from the ACT, Vision Australia has produced short video. It shows the stories of five NDIS participants, Pearl, Syeira, Justin, Meredyth and Rowan. They explain how, with support from Vision Australia and funding from the NDIS they are on track to achieving some of their goals and aspirations.
Justin describes this as a very exciting time. “Being part of the blind community in Canberra this is a very exciting time with the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It has been fantastic that we have been chosen as a pilot site. It has been a real thrill for me to see some of my friends and my peers get really really great outcomes in their areas with the support of organisations like Vision Australia,”
Vision Australia has been working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) since the beginning and our advocacy efforts helped to influence how it was developed.
As an experienced provider we will help you to fully understand the scheme and how it affects you.
Rowan’s Mum says, “I have received a lot of advice from Vision Australia and if there is anything I am unsure of I often seek advice and also the planners are always open to suggestions.”
We recommend that you contact us before you start the planning process for advice and support to help you prepare for your assessment, talk through your needs and match you with services you value.
Our services include: Seeing Eye Dogs; technology for communication and mobility; skills for living independently; educational support; employment support; speech and physiotherapy; braille; peer support and personal volunteers; library and social clubs.
To view the full audio described video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ix_2xbcYc
For more information contact our NDIS experts for your free consultation on our dedicated helpline. Call 1300 88 70 58.
You can also attend one of our free seminars, in an area near you. Sessions are informal, friendly and will give you the chance to ask questions. Tea and coffee provided. Book your place today. Call Vision Australia on 1300 88 70 58 or email [email protected].
If you can’t make a local NDIS information session, call us on 1300 88 70 58 for details about telephone or webinar sessions.