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: 20 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-521-2100 x77833
E-Mail tacinfo@hhsc.ca
Website www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/mcmaster-childrens-hospital/areas-of-care/developmental-pediatrics-and-rehabilitation/technology-access-clinic/

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 - Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm

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
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Hamilton
Address & Map
325 Wellington St N
Hamilton, ON
Canada L8L 0A4

Categories and Classification

Parenting Main Categories Special Needs
Parenting Sub-Categories Developmental Disabilities ; Physical Disabilities ; Speech/Language
Service Categories Assistive Technology Information ; Assistive Technology Training ; Evaluation for Assistive Technology ; Speech Aids ; Visual/Reading Aids

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