Guide: Supporting children with vision and sensory impairment

• Introduction
• How we can help
• Can my child get support from the ROVIC Service?
• Request an assessment
• The assessment process
• Certificate of Vison Impairment explained
• A Certificate of Vision Impairment has been issued - what happens next?
• A Certificate of Vision Impairment - benefits and concessions
• Deafblind policy guidance
• Other services and charities
• Lending libraries - audio, braille, large print and tactile books
• Additional resources for vision impairment
• Additional resources for hearing impairment
• Additional resources for early years
• Additional resources for safeguarding
• Additional resources for transition
• Contact the ROVIC Service

Request an assessment

If you think your child is eligible for an assessment from our service then you, your child or a professional who knows your child (for example, an ophthalmologist, orthoptist, social care worker, healthcare worker, teacher, GP or support worker) should complete the Request for Services form.

Alternatively, you can write to:

ROVIC Service
Devon County Council
County Hall – Room 235
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD

If you need help completing the form or would like to discuss anything, please telephone the ROVIC Team on 01392 380992 (telephone line is available 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday).

Our Clinical Service Manager will review the information provided on the request for service form to understand the needs that your child and family have. They will use this information to decide whether an assessment by our service is required or will signpost you to other services.