Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a publicly funded health care organization committed to providing accessible rehabilitation, habilitation and health services for Canadians impacted by vision loss. We endeavour to keep the public informed about our activities while also upholding our responsibility to protect the privacy and confidentiality of our clients and staff.

Act C-284 is a call to establish a national eye care strategy in Canada. It represents a significant step toward addressing the needs of Canadians impacted by vision loss and blindness by emphasizing a comprehensive approach to eye health and ensuring equitable access to rehabilitation services.

Retinal detachment is a serious problem that usually affects middle-aged or older people. If it isn’t treated immediately, it will lead to vision problems or even vision loss.

Through VLRC’s GAIN Program, our Disability Benefit Navigators are here to assist you, free of charge. Our priority is to ensure that individuals within the GAIN Program achieve successful outcomes and reduce any barriers to accessing benefits.

Learn about the people, doctors, and organizations that make the Eye Van possible.

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Indigenous Services Canada operates the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program, which was created to ensure eligible First Nations and Inuit clients have access to health benefits.

Vision rehabilitation is a specialized process that helps individuals with vision loss to achieve and maintain skills to live their daily lives independently.

Reconciliation and Indigenization are not merely words; they are meaningful actions that reflect our commitment to supporting Indigenous communities.

Current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, if you or a fellow comrade are experiencing vision loss, VLRC is here to help.