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Organization:
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Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada - Southeast
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Address:
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308 Wellington Street
Kingston, ON
K7K 7A8
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Intersection:
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Queen St and Wellington St
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4pm | Open |
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Executives:
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Anne Ogoti - Manager, Healthcare Operation
6134490191 * anne.ogoti@vlrehab.ca
Lisa Tyrrell - Executive Director
905-528-8555 ext 5309 * lisa.tyrrell@vlrehab.ca
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Service Description:
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Rehabilitation services to clients with significant vision loss * support developing or restoring key daily living skills * enhancing independence * safety and mobility * personalized rehabilitation plans * partner in Southeast Ontario Vision Loss Rehabilitation Services (SOVRS)
Plans may include- how to maximize use of existing sight
- how to use tools and techniques to help in daily living
- how to mobilize and travel at home and in the community
- use of assistive technology such as computers, tablets, smart phones when there is vision loss
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Belleville Office
- Supports for people living with vision loss * research, public education, and vision health services- library services
- assistance to optimize optical and non-optical low-vision aids
- independent living skills
- orientation and mobility - one-on-one instruction
- counselling and referral
- children's services
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Application:
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Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and other health care professionals * 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 blind, partially sighted or deaf blind
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website
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Area Served:
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Kingston ; Frontenac ; Lennox ; Addington ; Leeds ; Grenville and area
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