When a loved one is born visually impaired or faces lifelong vision loss, The entire family structure undergoes a major emotional, practical and financial reorganization.
At ICCT, we understand that for blind people to gain full independence, mothers, fathers, spouses and children also need qualified care. Our goal is to replace fear and overprotection with knowledge, autonomy and hope for an active future.
Practical guidance for the family to encourage the use of a cane, preparing meals on the stove and independent circulation, without infantilizing the person being assisted.
Legal and social assistance guidelines on Continuous Payment Benefit (BPC/LOAS), Tax Exemptions, Free Pass and priorities in the public network.
Click on one of the phases below to understand how the ICCT multidisciplinary team guides the family at each stage of the process:
Moments of individual technical listening with the Psychologist and Social Worker to work through the mourning of visual loss or the discovery of the child's congenital diagnosis, relieving the family's anxiety and establishing the first steps of the habilitation plan.
First consultation carried out by the psychosocial duo (Psychologist and Social Worker) to address the family's anguish, doubts and emotional pain at the time of diagnosis.
It helps family members deal with visual loss and understand the path to rehabilitation without despair. Individual confidential listening sessions, mapping of home dynamics and presentation of the ICCT integrated monitoring plan.
Periodic meetings facilitated for parents of children and young students, exchanging experiences about inclusion in regular schools, toys and tactile stimulation.
Teaches how to raise safe and autonomous children without limiting their play and social interactions in childhood. Discussion on adapting school tasks, encouraging the use of Braille from an early age and pedagogical guidance for those responsible.
An open therapeutic space where wives, husbands, adult children and caregivers exchange statements and overcome the emotional overload of caring.
It shows that the caregiver also needs care to maintain strong mental health and family affection. Biweekly groups with relaxation dynamics, sharing daily challenges and celebrating small achievements of independence.
Travel of the ICCT technical team to the assisted person's home in Campinas to observe real family dynamics and provide guidance on physical accessibility.
Provides close monitoring in the environment where the person being assisted spends most of their time, identifying barriers and danger points. Tactile assessment of furniture, lighting, stairs and household routes, in addition to instructing the family not to move furniture without prior notice.
Practical guidance on home organization techniques: tactile labeling of groceries and medicines, safe use of the stove and fall prevention.
It gives the person assisted the pleasure of cooking, cleaning and organizing their own home independently. Use of embossed markers for household appliances, color contrast on crockery for low vision and tactile organization of wardrobes.
Social assistance consultancy conducted by the Social Service to enable the documentation of the Continuous Payment Benefit (BPC/LOAS) and Exemptions.
It teaches families how to take advantage of accessibility laws (LBI), free public transport and priority service. Monitoring of registration in the CRAS CadÚnico and guidance on caregivers' labor and tax rights.
Commemorative events, external tours, picnics in the Sensory Garden and celebration parties that bring together all ICCT families.
It strengthens the feeling of belonging and creates a broad community network of friendship among families in Campinas. Inclusive recreational activities, student music and theater performances and festive exchange of experiences.
Continuous monitoring offered by ICCT Social Services, Psychology and Social Educators.
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ICCT works in close partnership with socio-assistance reference centers in Campinas (CRAS and CREAS), health units (SUS), rights councils (CMDCA, CMI) and local businesses, ensuring that the family and the person receiving care are fully supported by the public network.
Support in the inclusion of the family in the Single Registry (CadÚnico) and socio-assistance monitoring of vulnerabilities.
Technical assistance from the Social Service in organizing the medical report and application for the Continuous Payment Benefit.
Processing the request for fare exemption in municipal and intermunicipal transport for the person assisted and accompanying person.
If you are a father, mother, spouse, child or caregiver responsible for a person with visual impairment, fill out the form to schedule the first appointment with our psychosocial duo. 100% free service in Campinas and the region.