Visual Impairment Program
- Seniors

Clientele:

Persons 65 and over with a vision loss.

Assessment of functional vision, visual skills training and ocular health assessment as determined by a specialized optometric evaluation and equipment.
Psychosocial support and counseling for the client and significant other
Assessment and training for autonomy in activities of daily living
Assessment and training in orientation and mobility
Assessment and training in communication skills
Assessment and training in the use of technical aids and adapted computer aids
Support for integration into the community and leisure activities

A multidisciplinary team of professionals working in collaboration to respond to the needs identified by the client from the following disciplines:

To be eligible for services, a person must have a specific diagnosis related to vision impairment and report persistent and significant difficulties in executing life habits, as a result of the vision impairment.
Eligibility for the RAMQ funding program for aids and devices requires that a client have a visual acuity in the better eye after correction of <20/70 or <6/21, or whose visual field in each eye is less than 60° in the 180° or 90° meridians after correction with the appropriate ophthalmic lenses.
The referral source must include a copy of a recent eye report (<1 year) as well as any other pertinent medical and professional reports (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Optometry, etc.) along with the Request for Services form (DSIE) for professionals working within the Ministry of Health and Social Services Network or the inter-establishment referral form.
All documents must be sent to Admissions.

Referral for services can be made by the individual, the family or a member of the community.