Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario - Ottawa Office

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-563-4021

Toll-Free:

1-844-887-8572

TTY:

613-567-2937

Fax:

613-542-8639

Email:

info@vlrehab.ca

Website:

visionlossrehab.ca

Address:

Kilborn Medical Centre
1385 Bank St, Suite 315
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8N4

Intersection:

Bank St and Lamira St

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * by appointment only

Service Description:

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

Fees:

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

Application:

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

Eligibility / Target Population:

Residents of Eastern Ontario of all ages living with vision loss and Deaf-blind adults

Languages:

English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL)

Area Served:

Kingston, Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, North Lanark/North Grenville, Quinte, Renfrew County, Rural Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, Rural Hastings, Stormont/Dundas/Glengarry