Ontario Foundation for Visually Impaired Children
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Record #: CDR0056 Last Modified: 22 May 2013 Last Full Update: 22 May 2013
Record Details
Social MediaWebsite Website: www.ofvic.org/
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Description & Services
DescriptionIn collaboration with other involved professionals, a consultant will develop a family-centered plan that addresses the developmental and unique learning needs of children with a visual impairment, with or without additional disabilities. Programming emphasis is placed on the unique teaching strategies and learning styles of children with a visual impairment to facilitate their over-all development, environmental access, and interactions with their family and community.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedDurham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York Region
EligibilityAges: 5 year(s) and under 
 
Diagnosis of a visual impairment (Blind or have low vision) supported by an Ophthalmologist's report
ApplicationReferrals are made through the Central West Blind - Low Vision Early Intervention Program 905-855-3557
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Contact Information
IntersectionKeele St & Bloor St W
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Mailing AddressPO Box 1116 
Stn D 
Toronto, ON M6P 3K2
Office Phone416-767-5977
Fax416-767-5530
E-Mailofvic@look.ca
Websitewww.ofvic.org
Primary ContactLindsay Hillier, Program Director, Family and Community Resource Program; Phone: 416-767-5977; Email: lindsayofvic@look.ca
Primary ExecutiveApril C Cornell, Executive Director; Phone: 416-767-5977; Email: aprilcornell@look.ca
Other Details
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsBlindness ; Children ; Impaired vision ; Preschool children