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Organization:
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Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre - Simcoe Muskoka Parry Sound - Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program
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Phone Numbers:
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Intake and Referral: 705-739-5696
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Toll-Free:
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Intake and Referral 1-800-675-1979
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Fax:
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705-739-5674
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Address:
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c/o Simcoe Muskoka Parry Sound Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
201 Georgian Dr
Barrie, ON
L4M 6M2
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Intersection:
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Hwy 400 and Duckworth St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
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Executives:
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Laura Hurst - Manager, Child and Youth Ambulatory Care
705-728-9090 ext 47116 * hurstl@rvh.on.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Tracy Wauchope - Intake Worker
wauchopet@rvh.on.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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No fees for the service
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Application:
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Referral by families, physicians, optometrists, and early intervention team members
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Infants and preschool children from birth to school entry with a visual impairment.
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Parry Sound District ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
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Last Updated:
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9/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=206309
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