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Organization:
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Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada - Sault Ste Marie
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Address:
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123 March St, Unit 506
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 2Z5
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Map
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Hours:
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By appointment * Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Kerrie St Jean - Regional Manager, Northern Ontario
705-929-8373 * Kerrie.St.Jean@vlrehab.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Application:
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Call * no referral required * need to have a request for service completed by an eye care professional * request for service forms available on website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf blind
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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Identified for the provision of French language services
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