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Program:
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Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Speech, Hearing and Vision Health
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-9827
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-553-7122
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After Hours:
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1-866-475-6505
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Fax:
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807-274-4454
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Address:
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210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
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Location:
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- Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
- Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Tricia Wearne - Speech, Hearing and Vision Manager
twearne@nwhu.on.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- All programs must be accessed through toll-free Intake number
- Requires referral and completion of verbal assessment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Blind Low Vision Program: Children 6 years of age and younger diagnosed as blind or having low vision
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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12/27/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141953
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