Did you know that one in six children have a vision problem significant enough to impair their ability to learn? Children with poor vision often find it diffiuclt to focus on their work and may be misdiagnosed as having a learning or behavioural disability. Acton's Melissa Secord told me about an exciting new program to address this issue. I am excited to tell you that a new program is coming to all junior kindergarten classrooms thorghout Halton Hills. It is called Eye See...I learn!
Chidlren who participate inthe program will receive a free comprehensive eye exam by an optometrist ( covered annually by OHIP ) and a free pair of high quality eyeglasses should they require them. Look for your child's Eye See...I Learn package that will be sent home by your child's JK teacher when they begin school. Lets face it, good vision is an important part of learning. You can help your child immensely by having their eyes examined by an optometrists. A child with good vision is vital to developing the skills of reading, copying and hand eye coodination.
You can learn more about this program by going to www.EyeSeeEyeLearn.ca
Your child depends on you to make sure they have good vision. We are lucky to have this program coming to Halton Hills. Congratulations to the Ontario Association of Optometrists, Hoya, Bo Optik, and both of our school boards.
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Thank you Mayor Rick for helping to promote this important health program for the children of Halton Hills.
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I look forward to the report being at Health and Social Services in a few weeks.
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