Individual consultation
The advisory center for the blind and visually impaired has been operating since 1979 and is a service of the Bremen Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverein Bremen e.V.), a self-help organization. All associations for the blind and visually impaired, along with their advisory centers, belong to the nationwide umbrella organization, the German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Deutscher Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband e.V.) in Berlin. From there, specific information is forwarded to all relevant institutions, ensuring qualified and up-to-date advice.
At our advice center, affected individuals receive professional support. We offer confidential advice tailored to your individual situation regarding your rights and options for continuing to live independently and autonomously.
In addition, a selection of small devices, aids, and guides are available to make everyday life easier. Family members and caregivers can also find comprehensive information. The advice center serves as a contact point for professionals in the field.
Family members and caregivers can also use our services! We guarantee that we meet the nationwide standards for counseling centers for blind and visually impaired people.
Our consulting services:
- Discussions about the new life situation and the changed perspectives
- Information on "blind person's allowance" (state care allowance due to blindness), blind person's assistance according to SGB XII, severely disabled person's ID card and the associated benefits, assistance with the application process
- Advice on aids for blind and visually impaired people, ordering and sales if necessary, small tips for everyday life,
information on magnifying visual aids such as screen readers, magnifying glasses, lighting, etc. - Information on social rehabilitation such as training in practical life skills (e.g. eating skills, household techniques, sorting money, learning Braille) and “orientation and mobility training” with the white cane in road traffic
- Information about schooling, vocational rehabilitation, workplace equipment and other assistance
- Leisure activities (for example, audio libraries, sports, holidays)
- Information about outpatient services
- Initiation and facilitation of discussion groups
- Upon request, we can facilitate contact with the Bremen Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired and with other associations and groups
Advisory center for the blind and visually impaired
Schwachhauser Heerstraße 266
28359 Bremen
Telephone: 0421 – 24 40 16 – 11
Fax: 0421 – 24 40 16 – 21
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