How We Help


First Words partners with two other specialized preschool programs: the Infant Hearing Program and the Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program.

Our Programs

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First Words offers free preschool speech and language services to children ages 0 to school eligibility living in Ottawa and Renfrew County.


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Infant Hearing Program

The Infant Hearing Program offers free hearing screenings to babies ages 0 to 2 months living in Ottawa and Renfrew County.


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Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program

The Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program offers free support and services to children ages 0 to school entry living in Eastern Ontario who are blind or have low vision.


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