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Organization:
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Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada - Timmins
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Toll-Free:
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1-844-887-8572
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Fax:
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1-844-268-7294
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Address:
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60 Wilson Ave
Timmins, ON
P4N 2S7
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Hours:
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By appointment * Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Kerrie St Jean - Regional Manager, Northern Ontario
705-929-8373 * kerrie.st.jean@vlrehab.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Mark Callaghan - Specialist Service Coordination
705-266-0567 * mark.callaghan@vlrehab.ca
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Service Description:
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Rehabilitation and healthcare services for people with low vision * supports clients in maintaining safety and independence * assistance with:
- choosing low-vision aids and assistive devices for daily tasks
- learning safe methods for meal preparation and using household appliances
- techniques for organizing and identifying household items
- navigating indoor environments
- falls prevention
Specialized Services - Supports for clients to achieve long-term, advanced goals * specialists may help with developing essential skills for daily living, travelling independently, and using assistive devices
Early Intervention Services - Supports for children with low vision and their families * early interventions help families understand child’s vision loss, address concerns, identify and refer to specialized services, and transition into community activities, child care, and school
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call or visit website * accepts community and medical referrals
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who have low vision
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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Identified for the provision of French language services
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Area Served:
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Cochrane and area
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Last Updated:
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11/19/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=223509
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