Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre - Simcoe Muskoka Parry Sound - Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

Intake and Referral: 705-739-5696

Toll-Free:

Intake and Referral 1-800-675-1979

Fax:

705-739-5674

Website:

www.rvh.on.ca

Address:

c/o Simcoe Muskoka Parry Sound Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
201 Georgian Dr
Barrie, ON
L4M 6M2

Intersection:

Hwy 400 and Duckworth St

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Executives:

Laura Hurst - Manager, Child and Youth Ambulatory Care
705-728-9090 ext 47116 * hurstl@rvh.on.ca

Public Contacts:

Tracy Wauchope - Intake Worker
wauchopet@rvh.on.ca

Service Description:

Assessment and intervention services for infants and preschool children when low vision/blindness is suspected or confirmed.

Services available:

childcare consultation
family support worker
support pursuing diagnosis with an eye care professional when low vision/blindness is suspected
child assessment
intervention strategies to support development

Fees:

No fees for the service

Application:

Referral by families, physicians, optometrists, and early intervention team members

Eligibility / Target Population:

Infants and preschool children from birth to school entry with a visual impairment.

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Parry Sound District ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe County