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Provides management, engineering, day-to-day operation and long term planning to the City of Kingston regarding: water, waste water, natural gas utilities, electric infrastructure, appliance rental
- owns and manages a fibre optics business
- a map of outages is available at utilitieskingston.com/Outages
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Housing and Social Services Department - Kingston Frontenac Renovates Program
Office: 613-546-4291Visit Website
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Program which provides low-income home owners funding to address urgent repairs and complete accessibility enhancements.
Funding Type
- Grant of $5,000 for accessibility repairs/upgrades
- Forgivable Loan of $10,000 for urgent home repairs
- Combination Grant and Forgivable Loan $10,00 for accessiblity repairs in excess of $5,000
Examples of repairs that may be considered eligible
Health and Safety:
- order issued by Fire/Health Department
- heat such as furnace, heaters or other
- fire safety
- mould
- septic system
- water quality
- well drilling
- structural that threatens life safety
- ramp
- lift
- structural modifications such as bathroom fixture, doors widening, countertops, hand rails
- roof
- foundation
- soffits and fascia
- furnace e-star rating
- insulation to R-40 rating
- window replacement e-argon
- doors
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Disability resource centre
Information & Referral:
Peer Support Programs:
Independent Living Skills Development Services:
Resource Centre:
Direct Funding Self-managed Attendant Services:
Disability Tax Credit Support Services:
- provides information, support, and skills-building programs that address disability issues in the community supports people with disabilities, their families, and the community
Information & Referral:
- helps connect people with community income support programs, recreation, attendant services, poverty relief, social supports, etc
- assists with the process of applying for programs such as Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD)
Peer Support Programs:
- allow individuals with disabilities to share experiences and knowledge
- participants share information about managing a disability and help each other in developing strategies to overcome barriers
- offers one-to-one support, a weekly social group, and a monthly diners' club
Independent Living Skills Development Services:
- assist individuals to find the resources they need and develop life management skills to reach their goals
Resource Centre:
- extensive community resource library that offers information on topics such as food, shelter, and disability services in the community
- also offers a computer lab with internet access equipped with accessibility features such as voice input and voice output software
Direct Funding Self-managed Attendant Services:
- see separate record for details
Disability Tax Credit Support Services:
- assist individuals to complete the Federal Disability Tax Credit Application to obtain the non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities and their families reduce their income tax
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No-interest property loan program encouraging homeowners to undertake deep-energy retrofits
- homeowners can qualify for up to $40,000 (or 10% of the current value assessment of the home) in loans at zero per cent interest
- option for an initial 30 per cent upfront to pre-pay contractors
- repaid via property tax bill over a period of up to 20 years
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Provides home maintenance and property maintenance services.
Services include:
Services include:
- Home safety, interior and exterior repairs, improvements and installations
- Lawn care, raking leaves and other landscaping
- Snow removal and snow shoveling
- Renovations
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Provides assistance to resident through a range of services for housing related needs, including:
- help to maintain housing
- help to find housing
- help with financial assistance
- help for landlords
- help with support services
- help with emergency housing
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Ontario Renovates Program - Social Housing
Office: 613-267-4200 ext 2402Office: 1-888-952-6275
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Program for low and modest income households that provides funding for major repairs and rehabilitation required to make a house safe and housing modifications to increase accessibility.
Home Repair to assist low to moderate income home owner households:
Major repairs and rehabilitation required to make a house safe while improving energy efficiency including:
Modifications to increase accessibility related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant's disability including:
Home Repair to assist low to moderate income home owner households:
- repair their home to bring to acceptable standards while improving the energy-efficiency of the unit
- increase accessibility of their unit through modifications and adaptations.
Major repairs and rehabilitation required to make a house safe while improving energy efficiency including:
- heating systems
- chimneys
- doors and windows
- foundations
- roofs, walls, floors and ceilings
- vents, louvers
- electrical systems
- plumbing
- septic systems, well water and well drilling
Modifications to increase accessibility related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant's disability including:
- ramps
- handrails
- chair and bath lifts
- height adjustments to counter tops
- cues for doorbells/fire alarms
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Volunteers and community work together to build affordable housing and promote home ownership
Home Ownership Program
Partners in home ownership, work with volunteers to build an affordable home
ReNew It
0% financed loan to cover home repairs that are needed to maintain health and safety
ReStore
Accepts and sells new and donated building supplies
Salvage Program
Volunteer salvage crew recover re-useable materials at no cost including kitchen and bathroom fixtures, kitchen cabinets
Home Ownership Program
Partners in home ownership, work with volunteers to build an affordable home
ReNew It
0% financed loan to cover home repairs that are needed to maintain health and safety
ReStore
Accepts and sells new and donated building supplies
Salvage Program
Volunteer salvage crew recover re-useable materials at no cost including kitchen and bathroom fixtures, kitchen cabinets
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Provides assistance to residents through a range of services for housing related needs, including:
- help to maintain housing
- help to find housing
- help with financial assistance
- help for landlords
- help with support services
- help with emergency housing
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Financial assistance to low income homeowners by way of a forgivable loan in order to repair their home while improving the energy-efficiency of the unit and/or increase accessibility of their unit through modifications and adaptions.
Major repairs and rehabilitation required to make a house safe while improving energy efficiency including:
Modifications to increase accessibility related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant's disability including:
Major repairs and rehabilitation required to make a house safe while improving energy efficiency including:
- heating systems
- chimneys
- doors and windows
- foundations
- roofs, walls, floors and ceilings
- vents, louvers
- electrical systems
- plumbing
- septic systems, well water and well drilling
Modifications to increase accessibility related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant's disability including:
- ramps
- handrails
- chair and bath lifts
- height adjustments to counter tops
- cues for doorbells/fire alarms
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Home building
- home renovations and additions
- wheelchair accessible homes
- decks
- fences
- bathrooms
- kitchens
- ramps
- door widening for walkers and wheelchairs
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Financial assistance for assistive devices -- subsidizes mobility equipment, ramps, tub transfer benches, wheelchairs (both manual and electric), grab bars, seat cushions, commodes, beds, transfer boards, bath chairs, computer software
Subsidized gym memberships -- for persons with disabilities
Accessible gym equipment-- funded by RH Mobility and housed at Ed Sackfield Fitness Centre
Community development -- works with other organizations to foster inclusion and create new programs and events for persons with disabilities
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Maximizes functionality of all people regardless of age and ability, and provides opportunities for people with disabilities by bridging gap between funding and services
Programs and Services
Programs and Services
- attendant care funding
- orthotics and prosthetics
- physiotherapy and suit therapy
- provides information on modifications for home accessibility
- estate planning workshops
- martial arts
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COVID19 -- LIFE sessions and After Stroke programs are being offered virtually
Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities
Attendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily living
MODC Non-Profit Housing -- supportive care in 6 unit house, capacity 8, in Meynell House with additional houses around Ontario
Assistive Devices Program, 1-866-765-7237 -- financial assistance for adults to purchase or repair devices that increase their mobility and functional independence; may also assist with information or resources to assist in locating additional funding sources
Pop can tabs collection program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices Program
Home and Vehicle Modification Program, 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) for basic home and vehicle modifications for permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more
Acquired Brain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreation
Conductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the body
DesignAbility, 1-800-263-3463, ext 7211
Post-Polio Canada, polio@marchofdimes.ca, www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors
After Stroke, afterstroke@marchofdimes.ca, afterstroke.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke
Business and training services for other non-profit agencies
Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities
Attendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily living
MODC Non-Profit Housing -- supportive care in 6 unit house, capacity 8, in Meynell House with additional houses around Ontario
Assistive Devices Program, 1-866-765-7237 -- financial assistance for adults to purchase or repair devices that increase their mobility and functional independence; may also assist with information or resources to assist in locating additional funding sources
Pop can tabs collection program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices Program
Home and Vehicle Modification Program, 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) for basic home and vehicle modifications for permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more
Acquired Brain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreation
Conductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the body
DesignAbility, 1-800-263-3463, ext 7211
- volunteers work with persons with mobility challenges to craft creative, custom-built solutions to overcome barriers to work, play, personal hygiene and other daily activities
- no charge, except for building materials
Post-Polio Canada, polio@marchofdimes.ca, www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors
After Stroke, afterstroke@marchofdimes.ca, afterstroke.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke
Business and training services for other non-profit agencies
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Volunteers build custom-designed solutions and modification to help meet the daily needs of people with mobility issues and to maintain independence to the greatest extent possible. Projects are taken on if there is no commercial solution available or the cost of a commercial solution is prohibitive.
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Provides funding to eligible applicants for basic home and/or vehicle modifications which enables children and adults with mobility restrictions to continue living in their homes, avoid job loss, and participate fully in their communities.
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Provides deck lifts, stair lifts, elevators and bathroom installation and/or modification services
- 24 hour emergency repair service available
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Referrals to local services to provide maintenance services such as snow removal, lawn maintenance, fall clean up, spring clean-up, eavestrough cleaning and exterior window cleaning * program provides adaptation services within the home once a free in-home safety assessment is completed * minor handyman repairs can be provide if materials are provided
Tenancy Risk Reduction Program - Hoarding and decluttering * email trrs@chats.on.ca
Tenancy Risk Reduction Program - Hoarding and decluttering * email trrs@chats.on.ca
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A program for low and modest income households that provides funding for necessary home modification including:
- home repairs such as new windows, doors, roofs
- home accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities
- purchase and installation of energy-saving products
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Engage skilled volunteers to design and build custom assistive devices for people with disabilities
- provide increased access within households - kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms - and other environments, such as vehicles or places of business
- volunteer engineers and technicians work one-on-one with people who have a specific need that cannot be met by commercial assistive devices
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Full service restoration company providing services for water damage, vandalism, fire/smoke, wind/hail, flood, mold removal, odor control, asbestos and other perils. Professional cleaning services for commercial and residential properties. Free estimates.
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Rehabilitation for the Disabled, Ottawa - Centrepointe Dr
1-877-695-7999 Office: 613-596-3463
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Programs for persons with disabilities
- vocational rehabilitation
- supported employment
- job preparation
- job coaching
- community development
- public education
- awareness of needs of persons with disabilities
- sensitivity awareness
- assistive devices program
- home and vehicle modification program
- independent living services
- outreach/attendant care
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Specialized in home modifications for people with disabilities and seniors * in-home mobility construction * installation of roll-in and walk-in showers, bathroom and kitchen modifications, ramps and decks, grab bars and railings, wheelchair lifts and elevators, and the widening of doorways and hallways * lighting (light switches and electrical outlets placed in accessible locations), motion-activated lighting (throughout the home and exterior entrances) * structural renovations
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Community and Social Services - Housing Services - Ontario Renovates Program
Office: 613-580-2424 ext 12300Visit Website
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Short Description
Limited funding to low income seniors who own their home and to people with disabilities for essential home repairs and accessibility modifications to support independent living, and for qualifying landlords to modify their existing units or buildings to make them more accessible to eligible seniors and persons with disabilities
Consists of two sub-components:
Modifications to increase accessibility related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant's disability including:
Consists of two sub-components:
- Home Repair to assist low income senior or people with disabilities home owner households: Essential repairs and/or modifications to make the home safer, more accessible and more energy efficient may be considered.
- Multi-Unit Rehabilitation to assist: Landlords of eligible affordable rental projects to modify units to increase accessibility and essential repairs.
Modifications to increase accessibility related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant's disability including:
- ramps
- handrails
- chair and bath lifts
- height adjustments to counter tops
- cues for doorbells/fire alarms
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Homecare and nursing services
- Registered Nursing Services
- Motor Vehicle Accident Care
- Complex Care/ Catastrophic Injury Care
- Spinal Cord Injury Care
- Home Support Services
- Homemaking - meal prep and light housekeeping
- Personal Care Services
- Companionship
- Respite Care
- Child Care Relief
- Foot Care Services
- Palliative Care
- Home and Vehicle modifications
- Medical Equipment Sales/Rentals, a registered ADP vendor
- minimum of 3 hours per visit
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