WCB supports call for more Rehabilitation Officers for Vision Impairment
A rehabilitation officer for vision impairment (ROVI) can transform the life of a person with sight loss, although there currently are not enough people providing this vital service in Wales. WCB estimates that at least 45 ROVIs are needed, but currently only 34 are in post, meaning that access to a ROVI is something of a postcode lottery.
We are supporting RNIB Cymru’s Manifesto for the Welsh Parliament/Senedd Election this May. This calls for the next Welsh Government to take action to address five key issues affecting vision impaired people:
- Tackle the postcode lottery of vision rehabilitation services
- Prioritise ending avoidable sight loss
- Break down the environmental barriers faced by blind and partially sighted people
- Embed accessible information practices into the NHS and wider public services
- Lead the way in UK equality policy by reforming the way the public sector engages people with sight loss and other disabled people
If you think a ROVI could help you, you should contact your Local Authority in the first instance. If you're struggling to access rehabilitation we'd like to hear from you. Feel free to contact Wales Council of the Blind on 02920 473 954.
Posted 2021-02-22 00:09:52