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