| Organization: | CNIB Northeast - Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario | ||
| Description of Services: |
Supports for people living with vision loss * research, public education, and vision health services Low Vision Services: Vision assessment designed specifically for people with low vision * tips and tricks for maximizing sight * one-on-one instruction in the use of helpful devices that may enhance sight Independent Living Services: Works with individuals one-on-one or in a group setting, helping build the skills to live independently Independent Travel: Teaches individuals to walk with a sighted person, cane, to cross at intersections, ride public transportation and navigate through work or school campus Library: Accessible materials in formats like Braille and audio Assistive Technology Services: Products (accessible audio book players, to video magnifiers, to computer screen readers and other items) * assists with finding eligible financial supports for the purchase of assistive products Shop CNIB: A large array of products and technology for better living with vision loss such as magnifiers of all kinds; talking watches, timers and scales; large-button phones; and color identifier, braille board games, tactile dice, TV magnifiers and large-print playing cards, white canes, pocket magnifiers, specialty sunglasses and talking pedometers, high-contrast, large-print keyboards; braillers; signature guides; and talking calculators Vision loss rehabilitation: Functional vision assessment * explain eye diseases and how they affect vision * teach techniques for maximizing eyesight * one-on-one instruction on helpful sight-enhancing devices |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People who are blind or partially sighted | ||
| Age: | All | ||
| Application: | Must submit recent eye report from Ophthalmologist or Optometrist (within 10 months of assessment) | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Northeastern Ontario | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Toll-Free: |
1-888-675-2468 CNIB National Helpline: 1-800-563-2642 |
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| Fax: | 705-675-6635 | ||
| Email: | info@cnib.ca | ||
| Website: | www.cnib.ca | ||
| Address: |
CNIB North Region Hub 303 York St Sudbury, ON P3E 2A5 |
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| Intersection: | York St and Regent St | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 9am-4pm | ||
| Executives: |
Kerrie St Jean - Regional Director, Northern Ontario 705-675-2468 ext 5423 * kerrie.st.jean@vlrehab.ca |
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| Contacts: |
Mary Smalec - Specialist Service Coordination 705-675-2468 ext 5455 * mary.smalec@vlrehab.ca |
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| See Also: |
Blindness and Impaired Vision |
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Referral Information for Health Service Providers |
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| Name: | CNIB North Region | ||
| Title: | Reception | ||
| Phone: | 1-888-675-2468 | ||
| Email: | info@cnib.ca | ||
| Fax: | 705-675-6635 | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 3/5/2018 |
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