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Program:
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Augmentative Communication Services (ACS)
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Address:
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1240 Murphy Rd
Sarnia, ON
N7S 2Y6
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Map
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Intersection:
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Murphy Rd and Michigan Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Main entrance at back of building
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Service Description:
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Augmentative Communication Services (ACS) recommends solutions that
help children, youth and adults communicate, when speaking or writing with a
pen or pencil is physically difficult or impossible.
Serving Children, youth and
adults living or receiving care within Sarnia Lambton
Services provided: - individual assessment
and recommendations
- parent/caregiver
training
- consultation provided
to caregivers, primary therapists, community and schools as needed
- registered with the
Assistive Devices Program (ADP)*
Funding assistance, for
eligible equipment through the Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
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Application:
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Referrals by families/clients themselves and also accepted from medical professionals
Waiting Period: Varies depending upon staffing level and referral trends
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and youth 0-19 years and adults
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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Interpreter services available upon request. Some services available in French.
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