Hamilton Health Sciences
Site: Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre
Service: Technology Access Clinic, Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre
Record #: IMP0232 | Last Full Update: 03 Feb 2022 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 905-521-2100 x77833 |
tacinfo@hhsc.ca | |
Website | www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/mcmaster-childrens-hospital/areas-of-care/developmental-pediatrics-and-rehabilitation/technology-access-clinic/ |
Agency Information | |
Established | 2000 |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Facilitates the communication of individuals who are not able to write due to a long-term physical disability or whose speech does not meet all of their communication needs. Serves children and adults with neurological, developmental, or multiple disabilities. Techniques include speech, sign language, picture communication displays, written language, voice output technology, and computer systems. Program assesses needs, determines eligibility for ADP (Assistant Devices Program) funding, prescribes appropriate systems, recommends strategies, trains facilitators, and provides on-going support. Part of the Hamilton Health Sciences Network. |
Hours | Mon 0730 - 1730; Tue 0730 - 1730; Wed 0730 - 1730; Thu 0730 - 1730; Fri 0730 - 1730; |
Areas Served | Hamilton |
Eligibility | Live in the Hamilton-Wentworth region and surrounding areas. Have a valid Ontario Health Card number. Have a physical disability |
Application | Anyone can make a referral, but a physician's signature is required to confirm the client's diagnosis. Referral form is available online, or call to request hard copy. |
Languages | English |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Hamilton |
Address & Map | 325 Wellington St N Hamilton, ON Canada L8L 0A4 |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Health Care |
HCSD Sub Heading | Assistive Devices ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Health and Physical Disabilities |
Service Categories | Assistive Technology Information ; Assistive Technology Training ; Evaluation for Assistive Technology ; Speech Aids ; Visual/Reading Aids |