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Organization:
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Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada - Kitchener
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Address:
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31 Kingsbury Dr, Unit 113
Kitchener, ON
N2A 0K5
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Map
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Intersection:
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Fairway Rd S and King St E
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Location:
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Kitchener (Bridgeport East)
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | Open |
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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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