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Organization:
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Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada - Southeast
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Phone Numbers:
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613-542-4975
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-842-9071
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Fax:
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613-542-8639
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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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Location:
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Kingston (Sunnyside)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm, By Appointment only
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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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Public Contacts:
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Dawn Callan - Registrar
613-542-4975 ext 5069 * dawn.callan@vlrehab.ca
Stephanie Pietrangelo - Client care Navigator
613-542-4975 ext 5080 * stephanie.pietrangelo@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
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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Fees:
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Covered by OHIP
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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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Last Updated:
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8/15/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=187000
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