| Program: | Writing Aids (Progression) | ||
| Organizations: |
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Services |
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| Description of Services: |
Programs and services for children and youth who have difficulties with handwriting skills because of physical disabilities * assesses and evaluates clients to recommend technological alternatives to pen or pencil for written communication Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality Assistive Devices Program - Authorized vendor of government-subsidized assistive devices |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Most services covered by OHIP * ADP may cover portion of devices | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Children and youth 18 years and younger who are verbal, have difficulty with handwriting because of a physical conditions, have regular writing needs at home, can compose ideas in writing, does not have a writing aid that is meeting their needs at home, and have the ability/potential to use a writing aid to increase speed and/or legibility of writing | ||
| Application: | Referral required if child is not a client of the hospital, or has not been seen within the past year | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Toronto | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-424-3804 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-800-363-2440 | ||
| Fax: | 416-422-7036 | ||
| Email: | info@hollandbloorview.ca | ||
| Website: | www.hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services... | ||
| Address: |
150 Kilgour Rd Toronto, ON M4G 1R8 |
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| Intersection: | East of Bayview Ave, North of Eglinton Ave E | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Bridle Path—Sunnybrook—York Mills) | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Pediatric | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Community Based Levels Progression: | Hospital-Based Specialized Clinics and Services | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | are verbal and have difficulty with handwriting because of a physical condition | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | Client Pays * OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Rehabilitation Potential: | must have the ability/potential to use a a writing aid to increase speed and/or legibility of writing | ||
| Age Range: | Up to 19th birthday at time of referral | ||
| Diagnosis: | physical disabilities that affect ability to handwrite | ||
| Patient Goals: | meet regular writing needs at home | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/18/2024 |
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