Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre - Simcoe Muskoka Parry Sound - Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program

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c/o Simcoe Muskoka Parry Sound Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
201 Georgian Dr
Barrie, ON
L4M 6M2
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Intake and Referral: 705-739-5696
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Toll-Free: Intake and Referral 1-800-675-1979
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Fax: 705-739-5674
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www.rvh.on.ca
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Application

Referral by families, physicians, optometrists, and early intervention team members

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Infants and preschool children from birth to school entry with a visual impairment.

Fees

No fees for the service

Executives

Laura Hurst - Manager, Child and Youth Ambulatory Care
705-728-9090 ext 47116 * hurstl@rvh.on.ca

Contacts

Tracy Wauchope - Intake Worker
wauchopet@rvh.on.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Parry Sound District ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe County

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Assessment and intervention services for infants and preschool children when low vision/blindness is suspected or confirmed.

Services available:
  • childcare consultation 
  • family support worker 
  • support pursuing diagnosis with an eye care professional when low vision/blindness is suspected
  • child assessment
  • intervention strategies to support development
Last updated: Sep 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
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