Resources

Brochures

Counselling Services at the Low Vision Clinic

Downloads

Bold lined paper - high contrast, wide spaced lines to make writing easier

Websites

Assistive Devices Program, Ontario MOHLTC - information on funding for assistive devices for Ontario residents.

SEEPAC.com - Did you get a CCTV through the ADP program?  See this website for information on unpacking and packing up your CCTV.

What is Low Vision? - A website by the Vision Council providing an introduction to low vision, low vision care, devices and terms.

Research and information on Eye Disease:

• The Foundation for Fighting Blindness Canada

• National Eye Institute

Information on Specific Eye Conditions:

• Macular Society: Support throughout central vision loss
• Resources you can download from Macular Society
• National Eye Institute (NEI) - diseases and disorders
• NEI Youtube video on Macular Degeneration
• RNIB

Organizations providing support:

• Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
• Balance for Blind Adults (Toronto)
• CNIB - check out their library and online store and see about support groups in your area.
• NOAH - The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation  

Other Resources:

• The Chicago Lighthouse
• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
• Disability Tax Credit

Research

Strong, G., Juttai, J., Plotkin, A., Bevers, P. Competitive Enablement: Rational Consumer Empowerment in the Vision Device Selection Process.

Labreche, T., Melinda Szilva, M.,  Plotkin, A.  (2016). Empowering Individuals with Aphasia and Visual Impairments through Effective Communication. In Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness 110(3).

List of Graham Strong's publications