Program Overview

Services for people who are blind or living with low vision

Our instructors design professional one-on-one training and group classes to help you reach your goals.

At BALANCE, we offer a range of services including:

• AT Apprenticeship Program
• Community Engagement
• Groups and Events
• Mental Health Support & Wellness
• Ontario-Wide Virtual Services
• Orientation and Mobility
• Pre-Employment Program

 

Social Enterprise

In response to a growing demand from organizations in the city of Toronto and beyond, BALANCE has developed a social enterprise that includes a fully customizable awareness and sensitivity training package for those who engage with patients, clients, colleagues or members of the public who are blind or partially sighted. To book one of our expertly designed 3 hour training events, or to adapt something for your own employee needs, please contact Michelle McQuigge, Chief Executive Officer, m.mcquigge@balancefba.org or 416-236-1796, ext. 222.

Cost for Services

Most services and programs at BALANCE are offered at no charge. The cost of these services and programs is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, through the Toronto Central LHIN. From time to time, a group program (such as our Yoga program) will have a charge associated to help offset costs; for the most part, these costs are defrayed through donations, or in any way we can.