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Program:
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Thunder Bay Office - Supports and Services for Individuals with Vision Loss
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Address:
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c/o c/o Regional Office
229 Camelot St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4B2
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Location:
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- Located at Camelot St in the downtown N ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Camelot St and Court St N
- Situated near the Courthouse Hotel
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Hours:
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Tue-Thu 10 am-4 pm; Mon, Fri by appointment only
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Service Description:
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A non-profit organization that provides rehabilitation and support to individuals with vision loss
Assistive Technology Services- Provides information about the availability, selection, use and purchase of specialized technology and products to assist with tasks of daily living
- Accessible catalogues can be ordered via telephone
- Local offices can provide in-person training and technical support
- Access to online webstore here
Emotional and Wellness Support- Provides a venue to discuss work, home life, activities of daily living, or leisure and community participation, through support groups, the Vision Mate program and immediate, confidential telephone support through the Helpline
Independent Living Services and Independent Travel Instruction- Specialists provide instruction and assistance to build everyday skills and confidence in one-on-one or group settings to learn to live and travel with vision loss
CNIB Library- Works with public libraries to provide access to reading material in braille, or in audio or e-book format
- Browse the digital collection online here
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Application:
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Call to make an appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals of any age living with vision loss
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Area Served:
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Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay
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