Hamilton Health Sciences
Site: Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre
Service: Technology Access Clinic, Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre
Contact Information
| 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/ |
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 |
