Vision Resource Services provides support to students who are blind/low vision and residing within the province of Ontario. Educational consultants are certified with the Ontario College of Teachers and have qualifications as Specialist Teachers of the Blind/Low Vision.
Services provided may include:
- Functional vision assessments
- Consultation and assessment to determine appropriate learning media (braille, large print and/or auditory)
- Programming recommendations for braille, and other tactile formats, as primary learning media
- Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) assessments
- A written report providing recommendations for educational programming including transition recommendations when applicable
- Assessments to determine eligibility to obtain Specialized Equipment Allocation (SEA) funding, Ministry of Education Special Grants for Adaptive Equipment needs
- Consultation to determine the need for Orientation and Mobility services
- Interpretation of optometric and ophthalmological reports regarding a student’s vision, for functional use in the educational setting
- Support at meetings and/or case conferences, as requested
- Workshops, presentations, and/or professional development opportunities for school staff and other board personnel
To request these services, complete the referral package.