Qualified Habilitation Specialist who works with children and young people (0-18 years) with a visual impairment. They can help your child develop a broad range of skills, including early years development, independent life skills and moving around (orientation & mobility). They assess all of your child’s needs and deliver a holistic program to cater to them. They will often work closely with other professionals, as well as you as the parents, to ensure your child receives the right support across the board. They offer support in the home, nursery, school, college and in the local community and they will often work closely with your child’s QTVI to support their key transitions into and through education.

Referrals for a Habilitation assessment for a child living in Torbay are made via a referral to Torbay’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) for the Children with Disability (CWD) Team to make arrangements with Guide Dogs with whom Torbay has a contract for Habilitation assessments and support.