Blind or Visually Impaired Programs
AKA: BVIProvided 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:
Children and youth in the Atlantic Provinces attending public schools and Designated Special Education Private Schools in Nova Scotia and receive tuition support, eligible for services shall have a diagnosis from a licensed eye specialist within the last 12 months as having one of the following:
-Visual acuity of 6/21 (20/70) or less, at near or distance, in the better eye with best correction
-A visual diagnosis or related visual stamina that is not correctable and results in the child's functioning as if their visual acuity is limited to 6/21 (20/70) or less
-Visual field of 20 degrees or less, or a diagnosis of hemianopsia or bilateral scotomas
-Any progressive eye disease with a prognosis of becoming one of the above in the next few years
-Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
-Temporary eye conditions such as post-operative retinal detachment or patching where service for a limited time is required
-Demonstrates limited ability to visually access the full range of program-appropriate media and materials
-Visual acuity of 6/21 (20/70) or less, at near or distance, in the better eye with best correction
-A visual diagnosis or related visual stamina that is not correctable and results in the child's functioning as if their visual acuity is limited to 6/21 (20/70) or less
-Visual field of 20 degrees or less, or a diagnosis of hemianopsia or bilateral scotomas
-Any progressive eye disease with a prognosis of becoming one of the above in the next few years
-Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
-Temporary eye conditions such as post-operative retinal detachment or patching where service for a limited time is required
-Demonstrates limited ability to visually access the full range of program-appropriate media and materials
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Complete and email Referral Service Form available online * Call for more information
Documents Required:
Copy of most recent eye report
Program Hours:
Program hours vary
Program Email:
Program Phone Numbers:
- PEI APSEA Provincial Coordinator
902-425-6166
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island * Nova Scotia * New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 7071 Bayers Road, Suite 102, Halifax, NS B3L 2C2
- Coverage Area:Prince Edward Island * New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador * Nova Scotia
- Disabilities Access:Unknown
- Mon:8am - 3pm
Tue:8am - 3pm
Wed:8am - 3pm
Thu:8am - 3pm
Fri:8am - 3pm
