The Blind-Low Vision Program

The Blind-Low Vision program is designed to give children who are born blind or with low vision the best possible start in life by providing education and support for parents.

KFL&A Public Health coordinates services in partnership with the Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario and local children's treatment centres. Referrals to the Blind-Low Vision Program can be made by a doctor, ophthalmologist, optometrist, parent, or caregiver.

Services available:

• Family Support: A family support worker will help your family members to understand and to cope with the diagnosis.
• Intervention: In your home a Blind-Low Vision program staff member will help teach you how to support your child's development.
• Consultation: A Blind-Low Vision program staff member will assist early childhood educators at Ontario Early Years Learning Centres and in child care facilities to support your child's development.

For more information about the Ontario Blind- Low Vision program, visit The Ministry of Children and Youth Services website.

Resources:

• Southeastern Ontario Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program Referral Form