Services
The Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all types of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety and mobility. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a next step after medical treatment.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life-changing. Our certified specialists can:
- Provide a functional vision assessment designed for people with low vision
- Explain eye diseases and how they affect vision in an easy-to-understand way
- Teach techniques for maximizing eyesight, like how to use lighting and contrast
- Give one-on-one instruction on helpful sight-enhancing devices, like specialty magnifiers
- Connect you with the Specialized Technical Equipment Program (STEP), which provides consumer products and assistive technology to Albertans who are blind, partially sighted and deafblind. Your specialist will explain your eligibility and demonstrate appropriate products during your appointment.
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you build the skills you need to live safely and independently with vision loss. This may include helping you:
- Learn safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, preparing a meal and using household appliances
- Discover simple techniques for labelling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
- Learn how to use large-print, braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
- Find community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn how to:
- Use the guiding techniques: comfortable way to walk with a sighted person, the ability to use remaining vision and other senses to travel
- Use a white cane and other mobility tools
- Find and cross intersections
- Ride public transit with confidence to reach community resources like the grocery store, bank or shopping mall
- Navigate new environments like a workplace or school campus
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all types of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety and mobility. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life-changing. Our certified specialists can:
- Provide a functional vision assessment designed for people with low vision
- Explain eye diseases and how they affect vision in an easy-to-understand way
- Teach techniques for maximizing eyesight, like how to use lighting and contrast
- Give one-on-one instruction on helpful sight-enhancing devices, like specialty magnifiers
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you build the skills you need to live safely and independently with vision loss. This may include helping you:
- Learn safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, preparing a meal and using household appliances
- Discover simple techniques for labelling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
- Learn how to use large-print, braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
- Find community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn how to:
- Use the guiding techniques: comfortable way to walk with a sighted person, the ability to use remaining vision and other senses to travel
- Use a white cane and other mobility tools
- Find and cross intersections
- Ride public transit with confidence to reach community resources like the grocery store, bank or shopping mall
- Navigate new environments like a workplace or school campus
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all types of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety and mobility. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life-changing. Our certified specialists can:
- Provide a functional vision assessment designed for people with low vision
- Explain eye diseases and how they affect vision in an easy-to-understand way
- Teach techniques for maximizing eyesight, like how to use lighting and contrast
- Give one-on-one instruction on helpful sight-enhancing devices, like specialty magnifiers.
- Partnering with the optometry community for over 30 years and building on the expertise of our work with CNIB, our specialists can provide low vision assessments and provide you with different aids and devices.
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you build the skills you need to live safely and independently with vision loss. This may include helping you:
- Learn safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, preparing a meal and using household appliances
- Discover simple techniques for labelling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
- Learn how to use large-print, braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
- Find community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area.
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn how to:
- Use the guiding techniques: comfortable way to walk with a sighted person, the ability to use remaining vision and other senses to travel.
- Use a white cane and other mobility tools.
- Find and cross intersections.
- Ride public transit with confidence to reach community resources like the grocery store, bank or shopping mall.
- Navigate new environments like a workplace or school campus.
Services for children and families: Early intervention
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Manitoba has occupational therapists that specialize in providing support to blind and partially sighted children and their families during the formative years from birth to age six.
Occupational therapists provide service directly in the child’s home, daycare or specially designed children’s rooms at Vision Loss Rehabilitation Manitoba. They use a multi-sensory approach to build confidence and teach specific skills to maximize each child’s learning style.
The Early Intervention Program opens the door to opportunity. Children develop self-help, motor, play, cognitive, sensory, and literacy skills and are encouraged to interact with peers.
Occupational therapists work closely with other partners and are involved in the transition from home, day-care or preschool into the school system and the work of special educators.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all types of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety, mobility and well-being. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life changing. Our certified specialists can:
-
provide information about your eye disease and explain how it affects vision in an easy-to-understand way
-
teach you how to use lighting and colour contrast to maximize your remaining vision
-
help you select appropriate low vision aids and assistive technology – from specialty magnifiers to telescopes, iPads and apps
-
teach you how to use these devices for everyday tasks like reading small print on medications and food packages, to reading personal mail, newspapers, phone numbers and recipes, to watching TV, to reading street signs and bus numbers
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you build the skills you need to live safely and independently with vision loss. This may include helping you:
-
Learn safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, preparing a meal and using household appliances
-
Discover simple techniques for labelling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
-
Learn how to use large-print, braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn:
-
Use the guiding techniques: comfortable way to walk with a sighted person, the ability to use remaining vision and other senses to travel
-
Use a white cane and other mobility tools
-
Navigate your home and property safely and independently
-
Find and cross intersections
-
Ride public transit with confidence to reach community resources like the grocery store, bank or shopping mall
-
Navigate new environments like a workplace or school campus
Service coordination and counselling
Counselling is critical to people coming to terms with their vision loss, understanding and dealing with their emotions, and accepting the support and training that will allow them to live independent, active, lives. This may include:
-
Assistance with finding community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area.
-
One-on-one counselling and/or referral to other mental health supports
-
A structured eight week adjustment to vision loss program facilitated by a trained professional
-
Connection to others who can share similar experiences and advice on adapting to vision loss
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all levels of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety, mobility and emotional well-being. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life-changing. Our certified specialists can:
- Provide information about your eye disease and explain how it affects your vision in an easy to understand way
- Teach you how to use lighting and contrast to maximize your remaining vision
- Help you select the right low vision aids and assistive technology - from speciality magnifiers to telescopes, iPads and apps
- Teach you how to use these devices for everyday tasks like reading small print on medications and food packages, to reading personal mail, newspapers, phone numbers and recipes, to watching TV, to reading street signs and bus numbers
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you learn the skills you need to accomplish everyday activities independently and safely. Instruction includes:
- Techniques for meal preparation, from pouring a cup of coffee to using household appliances and cooking a full course meal
- Organization and labelling techniques to easily locate and identify household and personal items, like medications
- Tips for identifying money and doing banking
- Techniques for using the telephone and keeping track of phone numbers
- How to use large print, braille and audio products to read and keep track of information
- How to use products designed for individuals with vision loss like adaptive technology (including cell phones with built-in accessibility features) and apps
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn:
- Safe and comfortable ways to walk with a sighted person
- How to navigate your home safely and independently
- The different types of white canes – ID, support and long – and help you determine the right cane to best meet your needs
- Techniques to walk safely and independently throughout your community using a white cane
- Way-finding skills, including how to use landmarks
- How to safely cross streets at intersections controlled by stop signs and traffic lights
- How to use public transportation
- New routes to travel independently to places in your community
- About guide dogs
- How to use accessible GPS apps that assist with orientation and locating points of interest
Services for children, youth and families
Our services help children and youth reach developmental milestones and build social skills, as well as provide parents and caregivers with strategies for raising a child who is blind or partially sighted.
Our specialists will:
- Develop individual rehabilitation plans based on ongoing assessments for children and youth
- Make referrals to outside agencies, and connect parents and caregivers with needed resources and information
- Provide supportive counselling and advocacy for families
Adjustment to vision Loss
Counselling is critical for people coming to terms with their vision loss, understanding and dealing with their emotions and accepting the support and training that will allow them to live independent, active lives. Services may include:
- A structured eight-week Adjustment to Vision Loss group program, facilitated by a trained professional, to help individuals adjust to the social and emotional impact of vision loss
- One-on-one counselling and/or referral to other mental health supports
- Connecting you to community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all levels of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety and mobility. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life-changing. Our certified specialists can:
- Provide a functional vision assessment designed for people with low vision
- Explain eye diseases and how they affect vision in an easy-to-understand way
- Teach techniques for maximizing eyesight, like how to use lighting and contrast
- Give one-on-one instruction on helpful sight-enhancing devices, like specialty magnifiers
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you build the skills you need to live safely and independently with vision loss. This may include helping you:
- Learn safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, preparing a meal and using household appliances
- Discover simple techniques for labelling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
- Learn how to use large-print, braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
- Find community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn how to:
- Use the guiding techniques: comfortable way to walk with a sighted person, the ability to use remaining vision and other senses to travel
- Use a white cane and other mobility tools
- Find and cross intersections
- Ride public transit with confidence to reach community resources like the grocery store, bank or shopping mall
- Navigate new environments like a workplace or school campus
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all levels of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety, mobility and emotional well-being. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low Vision Services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life changing. Our certified specialists can:
-
provide information about your eye disease and explain how it affects vision in an easy-to-understand way
-
teach you how to use lighting and colour contrast to maximize your remaining vision
-
help you select appropriate low vision aids and assistive technology – from specialty magnifiers to telescopes, iPads and apps
-
teach you how to use these devices for everyday tasks like reading small print on medications and food packages, to reading personal mail, newspapers, phone numbers and recipes, to watching TV, to reading street signs and bus numbers
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you learn the skills you need to accomplish everyday activities independently and safely. Instruction includes:
-
techniques for meal prep, from pouring a cup of coffee to using household appliances and cooking a full course meal
-
organization and labeling techniques to easily locate and identify household and personal items, such as medications
-
tips for identifying money and banking
-
techniques for using the telephone and keeping track of phone numbers
-
how to use large print, braille and audio products to read and keep track of information
-
how to use products designed for individuals with vision loss, adaptive technology (including cell phones with built-in accessibility features) and apps
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn:
-
safe and comfortable ways to walk with a sighted person
-
how to navigate your home safely and independently
-
about different types of white canes – ID, support and long – and help you determine the proper cane to best meet your needs
-
cane techniques to walk safely and independently throughout your community
-
way-finding skills, including how to use landmarks
-
how to safely cross streets at intersections controlled by stop signs and traffic lights
-
how to use public transportation
-
new routes to be able to travel independently to places in your community
-
about guide dogs
-
how to use accessible GPS apps that assist with orientation and locating points of interest
Adjustment to vision loss
Counselling is critical to people coming to terms with their vision loss, understanding and dealing with their emotions and accepting the support and training that will allow them to live independent, active lives. Services may include:
-
a structured eight-week Adjustment to Vision Loss group program, facilitated by a trained professional, to help individuals adjust to the social and emotional impact of vision loss
-
one-on-one counselling and/or referral to other mental health supports
-
connecting you to community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all levels of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety and mobility. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life-changing. Our certified specialists can:
- Provide a functional vision assessment designed for people with low vision
- Explain eye diseases and how they affect vision in an easy-to-understand way
- Teach techniques for maximizing eyesight, like how to use lighting and contrast
- Give one-on-one instruction on helpful sight-enhancing devices, like specialty magnifiers
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you build the skills you need to live safely and independently with vision loss. This may include helping you:
- Learn safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, preparing a meal and using household appliances
- Discover simple techniques for labelling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
- Learn how to use large-print, braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
- Find community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn how to:
- Use the guiding techniques: comfortable way to walk with a sighted person, the ability to use remaining vision and other senses to travel
- Use a white cane and other mobility tools
- Find and cross intersections
- Ride public transit with confidence to reach community resources like the grocery store, bank or shopping mall
- Navigate new environments like a workplace or school campus
Services for children and families
Our services help children who are blind or partially sighted gain the skills they need to grow into successful, confident adults. Our specialists will:
- Give children the support they need, like braille preparation, tactile learning sessions and peer programs
- Provide parents with educational materials, access to local resources, and workshops on raising a child who is blind or partially-sighted
Pre-school children are eligible to receive services through Ontario's Blind and Low Vision Program. Find out more about how to get started in the Blind and Low Vision Program on our Getting Started page.
Assistive technology services
Our services help you discover a world of technology products - from accessible audio book players, to video magnifiers, to computer screen readers and other items that can help make life with vision loss easier. Our certified specialists will:
- Provide you with an assessment and provide recommendations on assistive technologies that meet your specific needs
- Show you how to use your assistive technologies, to help make the process as easy as possible
- Help you get the tools you need for your workplace or schooling
- Help you find out what financial supports you might be eligible to receive for the purchase of assistive products through the Ontario Assistive Device Program
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all types of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety, mobility and emotional well-being. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life changing. Our certified specialists can:
-
provide information about your eye disease and explain how it affects vision in an easy-to-understand way
-
teach you how to use lighting and colour contrast to maximize your remaining vision
-
help you select appropriate low vision aids and assistive technology – from specialty magnifiers to telescopes, iPads and apps
-
teach you how to use these devices for everyday tasks like reading small print on medications and food packages, to reading personal mail, newspapers, phone numbers and recipes, to watching TV, to reading street signs and bus numbers
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you learn the skills you need to accomplish everyday activities independently and safely. Instruction includes:
-
techniques for meal prep, from pouring a cup of coffee to using household appliances and cooking a full course meal
-
organization and labeling techniques to easily locate and identify household and personal items, such as medications
-
tips for identifying money and banking
-
techniques for using the telephone and keeping track of phone numbers
-
how to use large print, braille and audio products to read and keep track of information
-
how to use products designed for individuals with vision loss, adaptive technology (including cell phones with built-in accessibility features) and apps
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn:
-
safe and comfortable ways to walk with a sighted person
-
how to navigate your home safely and independently
-
about different types of white canes – ID, support and long – and help you determine the proper cane to best meet your needs
-
cane techniques to walk safely and independently throughout your community
-
way-finding skills, including how to use landmarks
-
how to safely cross streets at intersections controlled by stop signs and traffic lights
-
how to use public transportation
-
new routes to be able to travel independently to places in your community
-
about guide dogs
-
how to use accessible GPS apps that assist with orientation and locating points of interest
Adjustment to vision Loss
Counselling is critical to people coming to terms with their vision loss, understanding and dealing with their emotions and accepting the support and training that will allow them to live independent, active lives. Services may include:
-
a structured eight-week Adjustment to Vision Loss group program, facilitated by a trained professional, to help individuals adjust to the social and emotional impact of vision loss
-
one-on-one counselling and/or referral to other mental health supports
-
connecting you to community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all types of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety, mobility and well-being. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life changing. Our certified specialists can:
-
provide information about your eye disease and explain how it affects vision in an easy-to-understand way
-
teach you how to use lighting and colour contrast to maximize your remaining vision
-
help you select appropriate low vision aids and assistive technology – from specialty magnifiers to telescopes, iPads and apps
-
teach you how to use these devices for everyday tasks like reading small print on medications and food packages, to reading personal mail, newspapers, phone numbers and recipes, to watching TV, to reading street signs and bus numbers
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you build the skills you need to live safely and independently with vision loss. This may include helping you:
-
Learn safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, preparing a meal and using household appliances
-
Discover simple techniques for labelling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
-
Learn how to use large-print, braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn:
-
Use the guiding techniques: comfortable way to walk with a sighted person, the ability to use remaining vision and other senses to travel
-
Use a white cane and other mobility tools
-
Navigate your home and property safely and independently
-
Find and cross intersections
-
Ride public transit with confidence to reach community resources like the grocery store, bank or shopping mall
-
Navigate new environments like a workplace or school campus
Service coordination and counselling
Counselling is critical to people coming to terms with their vision loss, understanding and dealing with their emotions, and accepting the support and training that will allow them to live independent, active, lives. This may include:
-
Assistance with finding community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area.
-
One-on-one counselling and/or referral to other mental health supports
-
A structured eight week adjustment to vision loss program facilitated by a trained professional
-
Connection to others who can share similar experiences and advice on adapting to vision loss
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all levels of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety and mobility. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your program may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life-changing. Our certified specialists can:
- Provide a functional vision assessment designed for people with low vision
- Explain eye diseases and how they affect vision in an easy-to-understand way
- Teach techniques for maximizing eyesight, like how to use lighting and contrast
- Give one-on-one instruction on helpful sight-enhancing devices, like specialty magnifiers
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you build the skills you need to live safely and independently with vision loss. This may include helping you:
- Learn safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, preparing a meal and using household appliances
- Discover simple techniques for labelling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
- Learn how to use large-print, braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
- Find community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn how to:
- Use the guiding techniques: comfortable way to walk with a sighted person, the ability to use remaining vision and other senses to travel.
- Use a white cane and other mobility tools.
- Find and cross intersections.
- Ride public transit with confidence to reach community resources like the grocery store, bank or shopping mall.
- Navigate new environments like a workplace or school campus
Services for children and families
Our services help children who are blind or partially sighted gain the skills they need to grow into successful, confident adults. Our specialists will:
- Give children the support they need, like braille preparation, tactile learning sessions and peer programs
- Provide parents with educational materials, access to local resources, and workshops on raising a child who is blind or partially-sighted
Assistive technology services
Our services help working-age adults who are blind or partially sighted to have the equipment and education for maximizing their quality of life through the use of the latest adaptive technology
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy helps people with all levels of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety and mobility. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals may refer you for this therapy as a part of your overall care plan.
Vision loss rehabilitation therapy is provided by certified specialists, who will work with you to create a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and goals.
Your plan may include one or more of the following services:
Low vision services
If you have low vision, learning to use the sight you have left can be life-changing. Our certified specialists can:
- Provide a functional vision assessment designed for people with low vision
- Explain eye diseases and how they affect vision in an easy-to-understand way
- Teach techniques for maximizing eyesight, like how to use lighting and contrast
- Give one-on-one instruction on helpful sight-enhancing devices, like specialty magnifiers
Essential skills for daily living
Our certified specialists can help you build the skills you need to live safely and independently with vision loss. This may include helping you:
- Learn safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, preparing a meal and using household appliances
- Discover simple techniques for labelling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
- Learn how to use large-print, braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
- Find community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area
Travel and mobility instruction
Learning to travel independently with vision loss is an essential skill. Our certified specialists can help you learn how to:
- Use the guiding techniques: comfortable way to walk with a sighted person, the ability to use remaining vision and other senses to travel
- Use a white cane and other mobility tools
- Find and cross intersections
- Ride public transit with confidence to reach community resources like the grocery store, bank or shopping mall
- Navigate new environments like a workplace or school campus