Blind/Low Vision Rehabilitation

Service Information

Service Address: School of Optometry & Vision Science (Columbia & H, 200 Columbia St W Waterloo, ON, N2L

Inquiry Phone: 1 (519) 888-4708

Available 8:30am - 4:00pm, Mon - Fri

Website: Visit Us

Inquiry Email: Email Us

Hours of Operation:

Available 8:30am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri

How to Apply:

Self referrals, doctor's referral and Easy Coordinated Access Referrals accepted.

Blind/Low Vision Rehabilitation

Low Vision Services / Centre for Sight Enhancement

Category: Blind/Low Vision Rehabilitation

Target Population: Acquired Brain Injury, Adults, Children, Diabetes, Falls Prevention, Frail Elderly, Multiple Sclerosis, Occupational Therapy, Physically Disabled, Seniors, Stroke, Vision loss, Youth, Youth with Disabilities

We are open and have implemented safety precautions for COVID-19.

Service Details

Description:

Clinical Low Vision Assessment by an Optometrist
Assessment for Ministry of Transportation Vision Waiver Program
Assessments & applications for funding for devices (e.g. glasses, magnifiers, telescopes) through the government Assistive Devices Program
Assessments for CCTVs, adapted computers, software, Braille devices and scanners
Counselling for clinic clients and family
Smoking Cessation program for clients
Assessments for Daisy Players
Training in Activities of Daily Living
Applications for funding support e.g. Assistive Devices Program, ODSP, ACSD, & Disability Tax Credit. ADP vendor for optical aids
Recommendations and support documentation for educational, vocational and medical purposes
Lending program for low vision devices recommended by clinic optometrists