Free advice for visually impaired in Recklinghausen: Info & Help!

Free advice for visually impaired in Recklinghausen: Info & Help!

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Blickpunkt-Eigge in Recklinghausen offers free telephone advice for people with diagnosed diseases from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., which can lead to visual impairment or blindness. This offer is aimed at both those affected and their relatives, whereby non -members are also welcome.

Various topics are dealt with in consultation, including formal questions about the new life situation, economic aspects and practical coping with everyday life. In addition, the participants receive information on aids, independence in everyday life, job protection as well as leisure and holiday offers. The consultants are trained and certified in dealing with visually impaired and blind. Registrations are required by Tuesday evening on 02361/16826.

comprehensive support for those affected

The advisory offer also includes important topics such as disabled people's ID, blind and visually impaired benefit, the discount of broadcasting fees, tickets for local public transport, cost takeover of aids and pension issues.

In an extended context of these consultations, the focus-independent and free of charge offers information and support on eye diseases, visual aids and aids. Legal and financial claims as well as tips on coping with everyday life are also conveyed. Training for safe orientation in road traffic and for professional participation are also part of the offer. Furthermore, the organization organizes information events and group offers and publishes brochures.

The offers mentioned do not replace the visitor to the ophthalmologist, but ensure comprehensive support and advice. For regions outside of Recklinghausen, Blickpunkt-Eige provides contacts to regional contacts about a national service in Berlin.

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