Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario
Site: Ottawa Office
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4651 | Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Canadian National Institute for the Blind ; OCR ; VLR ; VLRC |
| Former Name | CNIB (2019) |
| Legal Name | Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bank St and Riverside Dr |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Nationwide, community and clinic based vision rehabilitation services * research, public education and vision health Low Vision Services * functional assessment of visual abilities * information and training in the use of low vision devices * education and instruction on how to maximize residual vision Independent Living Skills * Skills for daily living with an emphasis on maintaining independence, through self-care and communication skills * Teach large print, braille Children and Youth Services * 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. Orientation and Mobility Skills * aid in using mobility tools, riding public transit, navigating new environments, finding and crossing intersections Assistive Technology Services * 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 Library Services * Refer and assist with CELA with thousands of titles in Braille, print-Braille, talking books, newspaper and magazines |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | Residents of Eastern Ontario of all ages living with vision loss and Deaf-blind adults. |
| 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 |
| Languages | English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) |
| Fees | Service - 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 & treatment or other requests for private businesses ; None - OHIP funded rehabilitation services, including assessments and treatments for all eligible clients |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Information ~ Visual Impairments ; Braille Instruction ; Braille Materials/Collections ; Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ Visual Impairments ; Evaluation for Assistive Technology ~ Visual Impairments ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Visual Impairments ; Independent Living Skills Instruction ~ Visual Impairments ; Library Audiovisual Services ; Mobility Aids ~ Visual Impairments ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Visual Impairments ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Visual Impairments ; Visual/Reading Aids |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-563-4021 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-842-9071 |
| TTY Phone | 613-567-2937 |
| janice.hearty@vlrehab.ca | |
| Website | on.visionlossrehab.ca |
| Primary Contact | Janice Hearty, Secretary; Phone: 613-563-4021 ext 5000 |
| Alternate Contact | Halie Boucher, Specialist, Service Coordinator; Phone: 613-563-4021 ext 5077; Email: halie.boucher@vlrehab.ca |
| Primary Executive | Teresa Guolla, Director, Health Integration & Operations, East Region; Phone: 613-563-4021 ext 5003; Email: teresa.guolla@vlrehab.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial - Local Health Integration Network * Ministry of Children and Youth Service |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is appointed. |
| Resources | Website |