About us

The Vision Technology Service is a Regional Assessment Centre for High Technology Vision Aids for the Assistive Devices Program, a funding program run by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Who's eligible

All Ontario residents with long term visual impairment that is significantly impairing their ability to perform common, regular, every day, age-related visual tasks (i.e. corrected vision in the range of 20/70).

Services

Assistive devices program

Is your vision making reading and writing challenging? We can help find the right vision solution for home, school, and community:

  • Assessment by an occupational therapist - Equipment trial including CCTVs, computers, tablets, and specialized low vision devices - Strategies on using technology - Application for funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Assistive Devices Program for eligible equipment

Cost

Assessment fee is $100 for ADP eligible clients and 100% funded if client receives social assistance.

Access this program

  1. Download the referral form
  2. Bring it to your eye doctor to fill out
  3. Email or fax it back to us at vts@ocadu.caor 416-977-9844

Employment accomodation services

Do you need accommodations at work? We can help find appropriate accommodations to remove barriers in the workplace:

  • Assessment for individuals with visual, physical, and multiple impairments
  • Job-site assessment to evaluate workplace environment and job duties
  • Off-site assessment for equipment trial and compatibility testing
  • Ergonomic and adaptive technology solutions

Cost

Hourly rate of $140.00 / hour for assessment, research and documentation.

Access this program

  1. Download the referral form
  2. Bring it to your eye doctor to fill out
  3. Email or fax it back to us at vts@ocadu.caor 416-977-9844

Join our mailing list to stay updated

Join our mailing list for community announcement about things such as:

  • Funding updates
  • Vision loss information
  • New services and opportunities

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Contact Vision Technology Service

You can contact Vision Technology Services through email at vts@ocadu.ca, or by telephone at (416) 977-6000 ext 3967.