Hamilton Health Sciences - Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre - Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Program - Technology Access Clinic (Progression)

Program:

Technology Access Clinic (Progression)

Organization:

Hamilton Health Sciences
Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre
Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Program

Phone Numbers:

905-521-2100 ext 77833

Fax:

905-521-4964

Email:

tacinfo@hhsc.ca

Website:

www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/mcmaster-childrens-hospital/areas-of-care/programs-and-clinics/technology-access-clinic

Address:

325 Wellington St N, Level 2
Hamilton, ON
L8L 0A4

Intersection:

Wellington St N and Barton St E

Location:

Hamilton (Beasley)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm * call treating therapist for booking an appointment

Service Description:

Programs and services for children and adults with communication challenges as a result of neurological, developmental and/or multiple disabilities * services include:

communication assessments
determining eligibility for Assistive Devices Program funding
training and education about devices
technical support in client's environment
prescribing the most appropriate communication system and access method for clients

Services provided by an occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, rehabilitation technologists, and communicative disorder assistant

Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality

Fees:

Set fees * publicly-funded services available to those who are eligible * funding may be available through the Assistive Devices Program or other funding sources

Application:

Referral required * physician's signature required to confirm client's diagnosis

Eligibility / Target Population:

Children and adults with a physical disability * must have a valid Ontario Health Card number

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Brant, Haldimand, Hamilton-Wentworth, and Norfolk