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Organization:
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Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario - Ottawa Office
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Address:
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Kilborn Medical Centre
1385 Bank St, Suite 315
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8N4
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * by appointment only
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Service Description:
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Rehabilitation and healthcare services for people with low vision * supports clients in maintaining safety and independence * assistance with:
- choosing low-vision aids and assistive devices
for daily tasks
learning safe methods for meal preparation and using household appliances
techniques for organizing and identifying household items
navigating indoor environments
falls prevention
Specialized Services: Supports for clients to achieve long-term, advanced goals * specialists may help with developing essential skills for daily living, travelling independently, and using assistive devices
Early Intervention Services: Supports for children with low vision and their families * early interventions help families understand child’s vision loss, address concerns, identify and refer to specialized services, and transition into community activities, child care, and school
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Fees:
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Fees associated with assessments done by the Regional Assessment Centre for the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) * fees for service for worksite assessments, school based assessments and treatment or other requests for private businesses * None for OHIP funded rehabilitation services, including assessments and treatments for all eligible clients
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Application:
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Referrals accepted from health care professionals for clients experiencing functional difficulties in their daily life related to vision loss * Referrals can be submitted online at on.visionlossrehab.ca * may self-refer but asked to have eye care professional provide recent information on vision history
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Residents of Eastern Ontario of all ages living with vision loss and Deaf-blind adults
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Languages:
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English * French * American Sign Language (ASL)
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Area Served:
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Frontenac, Hastings, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Renfrew, and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
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