The increase in longevity (and secondary morbidity) in the Quebec population adds social
and financial pressure to society, as it does elsewhere in Canada and in many western
countries. This article gives a brief history of the evolution of vision rehabilitation services in
Quebec and describes how services are provided for people with low vision throughout the
province. Although numerous groups, associations, centres, and resources are available to
assist people with vision impairments, such as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind …