Referral for Preschool Services for Students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, Blind or Visually Impaired
Referral Form
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Service Responsibility
The Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) provides educational services, programs and opportunities for persons from birth to 21 years who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind or visually impaired. The Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority receives referrals from service agencies, health professionals or parent(s) /guardian(s) for preschool-age children who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind or visually impaired.
Eligibilty for Services
Children eligible for services shall:
- either be diagnosed legally blind or partially sighted by an eye specialist or medical practitioner or be diagnosed by an audiologist as having a hearing loss.
- have parent/guardian approval for referral and service
Guidelines for Completion of the Referral Form
After completing the top section of the form, the referring person should forward the entire form as follows:
Services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing:
The Director, Programs for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority
5940 South Street
Halifax, N.S. B3H IS6
Services for children who are blind or visually impaired:
The Director, Programs for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority
5940 South Street
Halifax, N.S. B3H IS6