Service Information
How to Apply:
Self referrals, doctor''s referral and Easy Coordinated Access Referrals accepted.
Assistive Equipment
Low Vision Services / Centre for Sight Enhancement
Category:
Assistive Equipment
Target Population: Acquired Brain Injury, Adults, Children, Frail Elderly, Multiple Sclerosis, Physically Disabled, Seniors, Stroke, Vision loss, Youth with Disabilities
Service Details
Description:
- Assessments & applications for funding for assistive devices for vision (e.g. glasses, magnifiers, telescopes) through the government Assistive Devices Program
- Assessments for CCTVs, adapted computers, software, Braille devices and scanners
- Assessments for Daisy Players
- Lending program for low vision devices recommended by clinic optometrists
Therapy Services:
ADP Registered, Occupational Therapy
Languages:
English
Cost to Client:
$0 - $240
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
Clients of all ages who are having difficulties with daily activities due to vision loss.
Other Services Offered by Low Vision Services / Centre for Sight Enhancement
Low Vision Services / Centre for Sight Enhancement provides 4 services in 4 categories
Blind/Low Vision Rehabilitation1 service
Blind/Low Vision Rehabilitation
1 service
200 Columbia St W Waterloo, ON N2L
We are open and have implemented safety precautions for COVID-19.
Driving Assessment1 service
Driving Assessment
1 service
419 Phillip St, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Financial Assistance1 service
Financial Assistance
1 service
419 Phillip St, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Individual/ Family Counselling1 service
Individual/ Family Counselling
1 service
200 Columbia St W, Waterloo, ON, N2L
Counselling is only available to clients referred for Low Vision Assessments.