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Resource Services and Outreach Programs

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Provincial Schools Branch
255 Ontario St S
Milton, ON
L9T 2M5
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905-878-2851
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Toll-Free: 1-866-906-1192
Last Updated: May 31, 2022: Suggest an edit

Application

Referral process according to eligibility

Eligibility / Target Population

Deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision and deafblind infants, pre-school aged and school-aged children and their families * district school boards

Fees

None

Languages

English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL)

Language Notes

French reception, programs, publications, and website

Area Served

Ontario

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Family education outreach services for children with a hearing loss or vision loss as well as support for district school boards

Preschool Home Visiting Program - In home, family focused programming provided to families of deaf/hard of hearing children (birth to school age) * program delivered by certified teachers registered with the College of Teachers who have a specialty in deaf education with additional training in early intervention methodologies * all communication options are supported * referrals accepted from parents, audiologists, physicians, and other educators

Educational Consultation to School Boards - Consultants visit school board in Ontario and may visit with students, teachers, administrators and educational support personnel regarding a range of topics

Blind/Low-Vision Resource Program - Resource consultants assess the learning environment of blind/low-vision students and make recommendations

Deafblind Resource Program - Resource consultants assess the learning environment of deafblind students and make recommendations
Last Updated: May 31, 2022: Suggest an edit
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