Blind or Visually Impaired Programs
Provided by: Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority - AKA: APSEA
Service Description
Provides support to pre-school and school-aged children with vision loss.
Services offered include:
Services offered include:
- Itinerant teachers that can provide either direct or consultative services
- Working directly with schools to provide additional support
- Assessments and evaluations of function vision and braille/literacy
Information
Eligibility:
Students * Ages 0-21 years * Diagnosis from a licenced eye specialist within the last 12 months * Reduced or variable visual activity due to eye condition, environmental factors or visual fatigue or limited ability to visually access the full range of program-appropriate media and materials
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Complete and return Referral Service Form * Contact Halifax office or the PEI APSEA Provincial Supervisor with any questions about services
Documents Required:
Copy of most recent eye report
Program Hours:
Program hours vary
Program Phone Numbers:
- PEI APSEA Provincial Coordinator
902-368-6985 ext 238
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island * Nova Scotia * New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 5940 South Street, Halifax, NS B3H 1S6
- Coverage Area:Prince Edward Island * Nova Scotia * New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador
- Disabilities Access:Unknown
- Mon:8am - 4pm
Tue:8am - 4pm
Wed:8am - 4pm
Thu:8am - 4pm
Fri:8am - 4pm
