Vision Loss Rehabilitation Services

Provides a variety of life-skills training services for people who are blind or partially-sighted. Services are provided by certified specialists who will create a personalized rehabilitation plan.

Services include:

• Low vision services - Functional eye assessment, eye disease information, techniques for maximizing eyesight, one-on-one instruction for sight-enhancing devices such as specialty magnifiers.
• Essential skills for daily living - Instruction for use of large-print, braille, audio products, and adaptive technology, referrals to community programs and financial subsidies, safe techniques for everyday activities such as preparing meals, labelling medications, and using the phone.
• Travel and mobility instruction - Teaches how to use the white cane and other mobility tools, how to find and cross intersections, ride public transit, use the guiding technique to travel with a sighted person, and navigate new environments.
• Services for children and families - Braille preparations, tactile learning sessions, peer programs. Provides educations materials for parents as well as access to local resources and workshops.
• Assistive technology services - Instructs on use of devices such as accessible audiobook players, video magnifiers, computer screen readers, etc. Also provides information on financial supports available through the Ontario Assistive Device Program.