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Deafblind Community Services - Literacy and Basic Skills
1-800-265-4127 519-685-8420 ext 5121
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Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
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Assists people with disabilities to ease their daily living, accessibility and employment issues
Social and recreational programs * independent living services based in Sarnia * summer camp offered in Geneva Park, Orillia
Assistive Devices Program - Assists adults with disabilities with funding for the purchase, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of mobility or assistive devices such as wheelchairs and scooters
Home and Vehicle Modification Program - Financial assistance toward the cost of required home or vehicle modifications for eligible Ontario residents of any age who have a long-term physical disability
AccessAbility Advantage (A+) - accessible design expertise in the development or redesign of residential buildings, small businesses and organizations * offers document conversion, internal and external communications, policy development to meet accessibility standards
Employment Services - Employment services including assessments, training, job placement and on-the-job support to help people return to work
Social and recreational programs * independent living services based in Sarnia * summer camp offered in Geneva Park, Orillia
Assistive Devices Program - Assists adults with disabilities with funding for the purchase, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of mobility or assistive devices such as wheelchairs and scooters
Home and Vehicle Modification Program - Financial assistance toward the cost of required home or vehicle modifications for eligible Ontario residents of any age who have a long-term physical disability
AccessAbility Advantage (A+) - accessible design expertise in the development or redesign of residential buildings, small businesses and organizations * offers document conversion, internal and external communications, policy development to meet accessibility standards
Employment Services - Employment services including assessments, training, job placement and on-the-job support to help people return to work
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Promotes the well-being and integration of persons who are blind or have a visual impairment in the community * social activities include bowling, curling, golf, lawn bowling, card games, speakers
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Assists people with spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities achieve independence, self-reliance and community participation
Regional Services - Provides practical help, advocacy and assistance from injury to rehabilitation to the community
Peer Program - Matches people who are newly injured and their family members to people who have lived experience with spinal cord injury
Employment Services - Job coaching and workshops to overcome barriers to employment
Cortree Disability Education Centre - Learning platform where people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities can access information on relevant topics
Regional Services - Provides practical help, advocacy and assistance from injury to rehabilitation to the community
Peer Program - Matches people who are newly injured and their family members to people who have lived experience with spinal cord injury
Employment Services - Job coaching and workshops to overcome barriers to employment
Cortree Disability Education Centre - Learning platform where people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities can access information on relevant topics
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Child development program focusing on the special needs of children with vision loss
Essential resource for children and families living with vision loss * helps children who are blind or partially sighted grow into confident adults
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Promotes independence for people with vision loss by developing daily living skills such as safe cooking, personal hygiene, banking, Braille and computer technology
Service is generally provided in-home or long-term care facility * demonstrations and consultations to help clients make informed decisions about the availability, selection, use and purchase of technical aids and adaptive devices * products for sale through central office
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Low vision specialists provide services to those who have experienced partial loss of vision to help them make the most of their sight and live life to the fullest
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Demonstrations and consultation to help people with a vision loss make informed decisions about the availability, selection, use and purchase of consumer products and adaptive devices
Open at times listed below by appointment, purchase online or call 1-866-659-1843
CNIB London Store
749 Baseline Rd E
London, ON
Mon-Fri 9am-12noon and 1pm-4pm
519-685-8420 ext 5111
Additional Locations:
Suncoast Mall, Centre Court
Goderich, ON
Second Thu every odd month, 10am-2pm
Community Health Centre, Main St
Grand Bend, ON
Second Thu every even month, 10am-2pm
Bayside Mall, Community Room
Sarnia, ON
First Wed every month, 10am-2pm
Elgin Mall, 417 Wellington St
St Thomas, ON
Third Tue every odd month, 10am-2pm
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Supports for people living with vision loss * research, public education, and vision health services * rehabilitation therapy for people who are blind or partially sighted * assists with building confidence, skills, and providing opportunities to fully participate in life
Independent Living Skills - Promotes independence for people with vision loss by developing daily living skills such as safe cooking, personal hygiene, banking, Braille and computer technology
Independent Travel Instruction - One-on-one instruction based on level of vision, age and goals
Low Vision Clinics - Demonstrations and consultation to help people with a vision loss make informed decisions about the availability, selection, use and purchase of consumer products and adaptive devices
Low Vision Services - Low vision specialists provide services to those who have experienced partial loss of vision to help them make the most of their sight and live life to the fullest
Services and Programs:
Independent Living Skills - Promotes independence for people with vision loss by developing daily living skills such as safe cooking, personal hygiene, banking, Braille and computer technology
Independent Travel Instruction - One-on-one instruction based on level of vision, age and goals
Low Vision Clinics - Demonstrations and consultation to help people with a vision loss make informed decisions about the availability, selection, use and purchase of consumer products and adaptive devices
Low Vision Services - Low vision specialists provide services to those who have experienced partial loss of vision to help them make the most of their sight and live life to the fullest
Services and Programs:
- Children's Services
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Parent support, public education, advocacy and support of Auditory Verbal Therapy to families with children with hearing loss * London Chapter of national organization * group gets together for events and information sharing with families of children who are deaf or have hearing loss * opportunity for children to meet other kids and their siblings
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Supports for people living with vision loss * research, public education, and vision health services * assists with building confidence, skills, and providing opportunities to fully participate in life
Services and Programs:
- peer support * groups, one-on-one mentorship, phone, or online
- home-based support (Vision Mate)
- support for students and parents (Beyond the Classroom)
- culture, recreation and sport programs
- youth empowerment programs
- advocacy groups and education
Services and Programs:
- Deafblind Community Services
- Deafblind Community Services - Literacy and Basic Skills
- Volunteer Services
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Funding available to adults with disabilities and their families for community participation supports
Support and assistance can be time-limited to address a specific need or request or can be flexible and ongoing * direct support as well as planning and facilitation to assist families to manage funding * assists in matching support workers with families * support to workers and families during initial stages and ongoing support to find meaningful activities in the community
Support and assistance can be time-limited to address a specific need or request or can be flexible and ongoing * direct support as well as planning and facilitation to assist families to manage funding * assists in matching support workers with families * support to workers and families during initial stages and ongoing support to find meaningful activities in the community
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Supports for adult members age 55 and over with home and property services
Services include:
Services include:
- Associate Members registry program
- handyman and professional services
- personal assistance
- home making and housekeeping services
- volunteer program
- income potential
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Assistive technology and computer assisted learning to prepare adults with disabilities/barriers for employment, further education or to improve quality of life
Assessment, referral, placement and pre-employment support * academic upgrading and pre-post secondary preparation services * consultations regarding access technology
Assessment, referral, placement and pre-employment support * academic upgrading and pre-post secondary preparation services * consultations regarding access technology
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Guidance, advocacy, support and counselling to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who need assistance managing everyday life events such as completing government forms, navigating systems, and coping with hearing loss. Includes help with: completing forms and applications, renewing driver's license and health card, navigating government services, attend meetings with yourself where additional support is needed.
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Offers employment services, which may include
- information of labour markets
- employment needs assessment
- career planning
- employment counselling
- diagnostic services
- job search skills
- job finding clubs
- job placement services
- developing an employment action plan
- referral to appropriate interventions
- assessments for disability-related accommodations
- participant case management and follow-up
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Provides American Sign Language (ASL) and English instruction to culturally Deaf, and hard of hearing adult newcomers to Canada * teaches daily life skills to help newcomers adapt to living in Canada
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Services include assessment and support for seniors with hearing loss * the goal is to develop, maintain, or augment sensory capacity to promote maximum independence * the Hearing Care Counsellor Program assists seniors with hearing loss * counsellors conduct home visits (or virtual visits), provide education, demonstrate and recommend communication devices, facilitate hard of hearing support groups and teach hearing help classes, and workshops * Hearing Care Counselling also provides in-service training to supportive housing, retirement homes and long-term care facilities
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Supports to deaf and hard of hearing individuals to find a job and succeed by working with employees and employers to put the right supports in place * employment consultants can provide help with: job search challenges related to hearing loss, career planning, resume and cover letter writing, help preparing for interviews, accessing funds for work related expenses, such as appropriate clothing, training, or assistive devices including hearing aids
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Mental health counselling, including abuse, addictions, relationship breakdown, and legal advocacy to those who are deaf and hard of hearing, and their families
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Supports for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services * programs and services include:
Communication Devices Program - Consultation and sales of hearing and communication related assistive devices
Employment Services - Supports to deaf and hard of hearing individuals to find a job and succeed by working with employees and employers to put the right supports in place * employment consultants can provide help with: job search challenges related to hearing loss, career planning, resume and cover letter writing, help preparing for interviews, accessing funds for work related expenses, such as appropriate clothing, training, or assistive devices including hearing aids
Hearing Care Counselling - Services include assessment and support for seniors with hearing loss * the goal is to develop, maintain, or augment sensory capacity to promote maximum independence * the Hearing Care Counsellor Program assists seniors with hearing loss * counsellors conduct home visits (or virtual visits), provide education, demonstrate and recommend communication devices, facilitate hard of hearing support groups and teach hearing help classes, and workshops * Hearing Care Counselling also provides in-service training to supportive housing, retirement homes and long-term care facilities
Services and Programs:
- accessibility services
- counselling services
- education programs
- employment services
- hearing healthcare
Communication Devices Program - Consultation and sales of hearing and communication related assistive devices
Employment Services - Supports to deaf and hard of hearing individuals to find a job and succeed by working with employees and employers to put the right supports in place * employment consultants can provide help with: job search challenges related to hearing loss, career planning, resume and cover letter writing, help preparing for interviews, accessing funds for work related expenses, such as appropriate clothing, training, or assistive devices including hearing aids
Hearing Care Counselling - Services include assessment and support for seniors with hearing loss * the goal is to develop, maintain, or augment sensory capacity to promote maximum independence * the Hearing Care Counsellor Program assists seniors with hearing loss * counsellors conduct home visits (or virtual visits), provide education, demonstrate and recommend communication devices, facilitate hard of hearing support groups and teach hearing help classes, and workshops * Hearing Care Counselling also provides in-service training to supportive housing, retirement homes and long-term care facilities
Services and Programs:
- CONNECT Mental Health Counselling
- General Support Services
- Literacy Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
- Ontario Employment Assistance Services
- Sign Language Interpreting Services
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Adult Assisted Living and Attendant Outreach, Cheshire North
1-800-265-4758 519-439-4246 ext 310
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Assisted Living - Scheduled and unscheduled support for high-risk older adults or adults with physical disabilities * available in individual homes, group homes or apartment clusters
Attendant Outreach - Scheduled support to assist adults with physical disabilities with daily activities to live independently at home
Attendant Outreach - Scheduled support to assist adults with physical disabilities with daily activities to live independently at home
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In-home and community-based rehabilitation services * services include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, kinesiology, rehabilitation therapy, vocational services and medical care/case management
- assessments and treatment to assist in returning to activities of daily living and to vocational activities
- specialized assessment and treatment (including cognitive retraining and prescription of assistive devices) provided to children and adults with acquired brain injury, orthopedic injuries, or neurological injuries
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One-on-one supports and short-term assistance for clients in crisis
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Clients range in age from birth to 19. Services offered support a range of special needs / disabilities including physical disability, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.
Family and Community Services - Services and supports that build overall capacity and encourage participation of children, youth, families, and community
Services and Programs:
Family and Community Services - Services and supports that build overall capacity and encourage participation of children, youth, families, and community
Services and Programs:
- Adaptive Technology
- Augmentative Communication
- Autism and Behavioural Services
- Early Years
- School Therapy Services
- Seating and Mobility
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