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Program:
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Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program
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Phone Numbers:
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Office/Program: 905-385-7927 ext 221
Referral: 905-385-7927 ext 221
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Toll-Free:
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Referral: 1-866-826-4327 ext 221
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Fax:
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905-385-3244
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Address:
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26 Arrowsmith Rd, Unit 1
Hamilton, ON
L8E 4H8
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Intersection:
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Centennial Pkwy and Arrowsmith Rd
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Location:
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Hamilton (Falkirk)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Ruth Doherty - Executive Director
905-574-6876 * rdoherty@ascy.ca
Lisa Sylvester - Director of Child and Family Services
905-381-2828 ext 223 * lsylvester@ascy.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Rita Dugas - Manager
905-385-7927 ext 227
Katie Kosid - Early Childhood Vision Consultant
905-381-2828 ext 241 * kkosid@ascy.ca
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Service Description:
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Family support, consultation, and intervention services for children diagnosed with blindness or non correctable low vision * intervention consultant work with parents to support child's development in:
- communication and language
- fine and gross motor skills
- understanding and thought processes
- social skills
- daily living skills
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Application:
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Accepts referrals from a physician, ophthalmologist, optometrist, parent, or caregiver * application form available on website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children who have been diagnosed with blindness or low vision
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Brant, Haldimand, Hamilton, Norfolk, and Niagara Region
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Last Updated:
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5/14/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=180577
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