Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program of Eastern Ontario

Organization:

Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program of Eastern Ontario French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

Phone Numbers:

613-688-3979

Toll-Free:

1-866-432-7447

TTY:

613-820-7427

Website:

www.firstwords.ca/vision

Address:

c/o Eastern Ontario Blind Low Vision Program
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
1365 Richmond St, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON
K2B 6R7

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Hours:

By appointment

Executives:

Tamara Chipperfield - Chief Executive Officer
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
613-820-4922 ext 3375

Public Contacts:

Laurie-Ann Staniforth - Manager, First Words & Blind-Low Vision
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre/Eastern Ontario Blind Low Vision Program
613-820-4922 * lstaniforth@cheo.on.ca

Service Description:

Provincially funded program to support children who are blind or low vision from birth until school entry* education and support for parents and families * intervention services * consultation services * referrals may be made by physician * opthamologist * optometrist * parent or caregiver at www.firstwords/vision

Fees:

None

Application:

Apply online at www.firstwords/vision

Eligibility / Target Population:

Children who are blind or low vision from birth to school entry

Languages:

English * French

Language Notes:

French reception, programs, publications, and website * Cultural interpretation available upon request

Area Served:

Eastern Ontario

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