Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Speech, Hearing and Vision Health - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Speech, Hearing and Vision Health

Organizations:	Northwestern Health Unit Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora

Description of Services:	Coordinates programs and services designed to identify problem areas in hearing, speech and vision Blind Low Vision Program Provides family support to deal with the impact of a blind or low-vision diagnosis Assists in accessing required services Provides consultation services on behalf of family when child enters child care or early learning centre to train staff how to best work with and teach child Provides in-home support and teaches parents various skills and techniques including: Concept development (object identification, function, and characteristics) Daily living skills such as eating, dressing and toileting Development of motor skills (rolling, reaching, crawling, walking and use of hands to manipulate and explore objects) How to make the most of residual vision How to use all the senses to promote development Intentional movement (orientation and mobility) Language and communication development Social and emotional development North Words Infant Hearing Program Provides hearing screening for newborns in hospital within 24 hours of birth Provides audiology assessments North Words Preschool Speech and Language Program Provides speech and language assessment, intervention and supports for preschool children and their families Provides the services in all communities throughout the Kenora and Rainy River Districts


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Blind Low Vision Program: Children 6 years of age and younger diagnosed as blind or having low vision

Application:	All programs must be accessed through toll-free Intake number Requires referral and completion of verbal assessment

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-274-9827

Toll-Free:	1-877-553-7122

After Hours:	1-866-475-6505

Fax:	807-274-4454


Website:	www.nwhu.on.ca

Address:	210 First St N Kenora, ON P9N 2K4

Location:	Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Tricia Wearne - Speech, Hearing and Vision Manager twearne@nwhu.on.ca

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