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Organization:
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Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada - Halton/Peel
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Toll-Free:
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1-844-887-8572
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Fax:
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905-275-7710
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Address:
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10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Unit 402
Brampton, ON
L5R 3K7
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Intersection:
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Hurontario St and Knightsbridge Garden Circle
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Location:
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Mississauga (Hurontario)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Services by Appointment, Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Patrick Levesque - President and CEO
Jennifer Urosevic - Vice president, Healthcare Operations
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Public Contacts:
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Cathy Tufts - Regional Manager
905-275-5332 ext 5367 * cathy.tufts@vlrehab.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides training that enables people who are blind or partially sighted to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety and mobility * Vision Loss Rehab Ontario's certified specialists create personalized plans to meet each person's needs and goals * specialists work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals, providing essential care on a referral basis in homes and communities across Ontario
1. Low vision services- functional vision assessment designed for people with low vision
- information about client's diagnosis and how it affects their vision
- one-on-one instruction on techniques for making the most of their remaining eyesight, and how to use sight-enhancing devices
2. Essential skills for daily living- build the skills needed to live safety and independently with vision loss such as safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, how to prepare a meal and use household appliances
- learning how to use large print, Braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
- discovering simple techniques for labeling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
- finding community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources
3. Travel and mobility instruction- learn to travel independently with vision loss
- use a white cane and other mobility tools
- find and cross intersections
- ride public transit with confidence
- navigate new environments such as a workplace or school campus
4. Services for children and families- help children who are blind or partially sighted gain the skills they need to grow into successful, confident adults
- provide parents with educational materials, access to local resources, and workshops on raising a child who is blind or partially-sighted
- pre-school children are eligible to receive services through Ontario's Blind and Low Vision Program.
5. Assistive technology services- certified specialist assess and provide recommendations on assistive technologies to meet individual, specific needs
- demonstrate how to use assistive technologies
- help people with vision loss get the tools they need for the workplace or school
- identify the financial supports available for the purchase of assistive products through the Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Opthalmologists, optometrists and other healthcare professionals * secure online referral form available
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Patients who have experienced a loss of vision
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Halton Region and Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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9/5/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=176022
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