KAB's services for children and their families

"Now he's more independent and can go to school by himself ..."

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We call the services we provide for children and their families Habilitation rather than Rehabilitation. This is because in the majority of cases, children are learning the skills they need to be independent for the first time.

We provide help with mobility and orientation, day-to-day living skills (including advice on toys) and we advise families on statutory benefits available. We also provide special sports and art and craft days for children. Each KAB Rehab team includes Rehab workers who are specially trained in working with children and families.

Contact your local KAB Rehab Team

Statutory benefits for children and families

Children's eye conditions

What services are available for families?

Explanation of eye conditions and their effects

Registration as Sight Impaired or Severely Sight impaired

Advice on benefits and concessions available

Specialist assessment of needs

Advice on sensory stimulation

Functional assessment of vision, in other words how a child uses the vision they have

Sensory drop-in sessions

Family Focus Groups

Referrals to other agencies and support groups

What skills can the service develop?

Play and learning

Orientation and mobility (at home, outdoors and in the school)

Cooking and other day-to-day living skills

How to use helpful equipment

Alternative ways of communicating with people