W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind

Record #: BRD0010
Last Full Update: 16 Nov 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-759-0730
Toll Free Phone 1-866-618-9092
Website https://wrms.pdsbnet.ca/

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Provincial School for blind, low vision and Deafblind. Governed by the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch (PDSB) of the Ministry of Education

Legal Status (30) Provincial Government
Primary Executive Jennifer Newby, Superintendent
Alternate Executive Dan Maggiacomo, Principal
Funding Provincial

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A school for the blind, low vision and deaf-blind

School offers:

  • full elementary and secondary school program
  • extra-curricular activities
  • Expanded Care Curriculum (orientation and mobility, life skills, technology, and braille)
Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

Dates

Sep-Jun

Areas Served Brant County ; Brantford ; Haldimand County ; Norfolk County ; Ontario
Eligibility Ages: 21 year(s) and under 
 
Individuals must be assessed visually impaired/blind, educationally deafblind as their primary exceptionality
Application

Application required by the individuals home school and the Individual Placement and Review Committee

  • Applications Committee considers the student's application and make their recommendation to the Superintendent
Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Brantford
Address & Map
350 Brant Ave
Brantford, ON N3T 3J9
Intersection Brant Ave and St Paul Ave
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Children with Disabilities ; Resources for Youth with Disabilities ; Youth with Disabilities
Service Categories Public Special Schools