Vision Loss Rehabilitation

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c/o c/o Regional Office
229 Camelot St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4B2
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807-345-3341
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Toll-Free: 1-844-887-8572?
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Fax: 807-345-0786
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Mon-Fri by appointment only

Application

  • Referral from an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist is required

  • If an individual is experiencing difficulty getting a referral, call CNIB who may be able to assist

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals living with vision loss

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Develops a personalized program to assist individuals living with vision loss to continue to work, play, and enjoy life
  • Identifies individual needs and goals, and connects the individual to the appropriate programs and services to meet identified needs
  • Child and Family Services
    • Provides a comprehensive program of direct services
    • Offers various information resources
    • Connects individuals with parent/peer support
    • Advocates and provides training for children with vision loss, from birth to school age
    • Assists with personal adjustment to vision loss and in the development of skills for independence in activities of daily living
    Low Vision Services
    • Provides a functional assessment of visual abilities
    • Offers information and training in the use of low vision devices
    • Educates, and instructs on how to maximize residual vision
    Last updated: May 8, 2025: Suggest an edit