Child and Family Resources

Provided by: CNIB Foundation Alberta and Northwest Territories

Provides resources for children and families living with vision loss.

Service offers:

assessment of developmental needs associated with vision loss
consideration of additional disabilities and environmental needs
life skills training
educational toys and games and toy lending library
children / teen / parents support groups
summer youth programs
early intervention programs

Alberta Society for the Visually Impaired (ASVI)

Eligibility

Yes

Service targeted to:

21 years and younger who have uncorrectable vision loss
and their families

Service Types

Early Development Early Learning and Child Care Early Learning and Child Care Providers Fun and Activities Learning Environment Supports Specialized Support Service Providers Physical Needs Undiagnosed Needs Birth-5 years old

Blindness Children and Youth With Disabilities Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays Families/Friends of People With Disabilities Health/Disability Related Support Groups Partial Sightedness Pediatric Occupational Therapy Therapeutic Camps Toy Libraries/Toy Loan Programs

Languages

Interpreters / Translators English American Sign Language (ASL)