Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario

• research, public education and vision health

• functional assessment of visual abilities
• information and training in the use of low vision devices
• education and instruction on how to maximize residual vision

• skills for daily living with an emphasis on maintaining independence, through self-care and communication skills
• teach large print, braille

• comprehensive program of direct services
• information resources
• parent/peer support
• Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program
• advocacy training for children with vision loss and their families, from birth to school age and beyond

• aid in using mobility tools, riding public transit, navigating new environments, finding and crossing intersections

• assessment and recommendations
• aid in obtaining, using smart phones, tablets, computers, specialty apps, voiceover, large print, Zoom text, JAWS
• finding and applying for financial supports through Ontario Assistive Device Program

• refer and assist with CELA with thousands of titles in Braille, print-Braille, talking books, newspaper and magazines

• 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

Bank St. Professional Building, 1355 Bank St
Suite 101
Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7
Canada

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