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The City's windrow clearing program helps seniors age 65+ and residents with disabilities or medical conditions who are unable to clear the windrow on their own

Definition: A snow windrow is the pile of snow that is left at the bottom of a driveway after the snowplow has cleared the road

Providing general support services to the culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing ages 16 to 55 years, as well as deaf seniors * Advocacy, public education, sensitivity training, and supportive counselling

Hearing Care counselling program provides services to people age 55 years and older, caregivers (formal and informal) and includes

• home visits
  
• education
  
• training and sales of communication devices
  
• counselling
  
• support with hearing loss

Employment assessment and counseling for persons returning to work

• barriers to employment explored and action plan developed and implemented
  
• job search support
  
• referral to appropriate employment service or vocational training program

A volunteer based therapy dog visitation program for seniors' facilities such as retirement homes, nursing homes, Alzheimer day centres and hospitals

A health services organization. Provides training that enables people who are blind or partially sighted to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety and mobility. Certified specialists work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals, providing essential care on a referral basis in homes and communities across Ontario

Providing general support services to the culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing ages 16 to 55 years, as well as deaf seniors * Advocacy, public education, sensitivity training, and supportive counselling

Hearing Care counselling program provides services to people age 55 years and older, caregivers (formal and informal) and includes

• home visits
  
• education
  
• training and sales of communication devices
  
• counselling
  
• support with hearing loss

Employment assessment and counseling for persons returning to work

• barriers to employment explored and action plan developed and implemented
  
• job search support
  
• referral to appropriate employment service or vocational training program

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
• referral to other community services

Supports for people who are culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing

Ontario Interpreter Services

• professional sign-language interpreters
• set fee - organizations and businesses are responsible for the cost of making their services accessible no matter who requests the interpretation service
• advance booking preferred
• emergency service available

CONNECT - Mental health counselling including:

• abuse
• addictions
• relationship breakdown
• legal advocacy for people who are deal, oral deaf, deafened, and hard-of-hearing, and their families

General Support Services

• supportive counselling
• special assistance
• case management, and advocacy for people with a hearing loss
• assistance with government services
• helps clients overcome life issues

Supports for adults with physical disabilities and complex care needs

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
• referral to other community services
• provides supportive housing, respite care, outreach, and in-home and at-work personal support services

Supportive housing in two locations (10 Bell Lane and 255 Colborne St) with 24-hour personal care

• medication monitoring
• assistance with the activities of daily living
• bathing, dressing, grooming
• simple wound dressings
• blood sugar and blood pressure monitoring
• basic homemaking
• laundry
• light housekeeping

In-home supports for the activities of daily living

• personal support worker helps with personal care
  
• medication monitoring
  
• assistance with the activities of daily living
  
• bathing, dressing, grooming
  
• simple wound dressings
  
• blood sugar and blood pressure monitoring
  
• basic homemaking
  
• laundry
  
• light housekeeping

Out-patient physiotherapy clinic * health professionals assess and treat conditions that affect the muscles, nerves, and bones that may be caused by work or sports or motor vehicle collision injuries, chronic conditions, or to recover after an operation (hip and knee surgery)

• physiotherapy
  
• acupuncture
  
• laser therapy
  
• massage therapy
  
• personal and rehab training

Designated OHIP-insured physiotherapy clinic

Therapies offered:

• acupuncture
  
• botanical medicine
  
• clinical nutrition
  
• counselling - psychotherapy, counselling (individual, couples, family)
  
• EAP/FEAP - Employee Assistance Program for counselling anxiety, depression, stress, relationship, divorce/separation, PTSD, OCD
  
• homeopathic medicine
  
• natural supplementation
  
• pain management
  
• physical medicine
  
• massage therapy
  
• osteopathy

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)

T9-1-1 is a new service that enables individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) to communicate with 9-1-1 operators via text message (SMS) during an emergency

Community adult day program offering therapeutic and recreational programs of interest for adults with compromised health concerns including Stroke, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Impairment, Frail, and Socially isolated

• individual and group exercise options lead by a Registered Kinesiologist - specialized support groups for Individuals with Aphasia, Caregivers, Stroke Recovery, Acquired Brain Injury
  
• virtual programming options including therapeutic/recreational programs, exercises, Aphasia groups, support groups
  
• S.A.F.E. ZONE - community-based exercise program geared towards active older adults offered at various locations and hours throughout Brantford and Brant County. Call or visit the website for locations and times (www.safezonebrant.ca)

Supports for older adults, adults with disabilities, children and children with disabilities. helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible

Services include:

Companionship

• personal visits
• outings or special events

Home Support

• light housekeeping
• meal preparation
• laundry
• escorting clients on shopping trips and appointments

Nursing

• administering medication
• changing dressings
• basic and advanced foot care
• intravenous therapy
• pain and symptom management
• chronic disease management and therapy
• ventilator care
• peritoneal dialysis
• serious injury care

Personal Care

• personal hygiene
• medication reminders
• dressing
• assistance with eating
• helping clients move safely into chairs, beds or vehicles

Respite Care

T9-1-1 is a new service that enables individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) to communicate with 9-1-1 operators via text message (SMS) during an emergency.

Headquarters centrally located in Paris, Ontario with program locations across the province

Delivers meaningful experiences for people who are deafblind, so they are empowered to make their own choices and to experience life to its fullest. Programs and services are tailored to ensure that all people who are deafblind will live rich and meaningful lives

Services provided:

• intervenor services for children and adults across Ontario, delivered by professional intervenors
  
• funding for children's intervenor services
  
• intervenor training to ensure standards meet the needs of the deafblind community
  
• comprehensive education, training and consultation opportunities
  
• flexible programs and services for each segment of the population including individuals who are deafblind, families, children, adults, other agencies that work with the deafblind community and the general public

Member of the Deafblind Network of Ontario and Deafblind International

Self-help support group made up of hard of hearing people who have come together to share their problems, needs, experiences, and strategies for coping. Occasionally offers educational programs and classes. Advocates the rights and needs of hard of hearing and deafened persons at the municipal level in an effort to break down social barriers, create awareness and fully integrate hard of hearing and deafened persons into the community.

Provides social, educational and recreational activities for adults living with physical disabilities in the community

Assists adults and teens with physical disabilities throughout the Haldimand-Norfolk area to lead meaningful and independent lives

Independent Living Services offers:

• Outreach Attendant Care Program provides in-home scheduled visitation; rising and retiring routines, bathing, dressing, personal grooming, and transferring/positioning * Assisting with bowel and bladder routines, assisting with range of motion exercises * Light meal prepared if necessary
  
• Assisted Living Services Outreach provides light to moderate attendant services assistance with daily living activities (rising/retiring, personal hygiene, meal preparation) to persons in their own home
  
• Proprietary Attendant Care offers scheduled attendant care on a fee-for-service basis
  
• Volunteer and Fundraising Services recruits volunteers to participate in fundraising and on various committees

Although the Haldimand-Norfolk Outreach Program office does not administer the following Ontario March of Dimes programs, staff can connect you with the appropriate contacts if interested in the following services:

• Assistive Devices assists adults in financial need who require assistive devices, technical, environmental and mobility aids. Upon ADP approval through the Ministry of Health, Ontario March of Dimes may assist in covering a varying portion of the cost of the necessary device(s)
  
• Employment Services provides employment support services to persons with a disability; providing job placement and supported employment programs to individuals who encounter barriers to employment. Assessment offers individualized vocational assessments to provide adults with physical disabilities with the information needed to develop a vocational plan
  
• Recreation Program: Camps are located in central Ontario. The site is accessible and campers enjoy attendant care when required. A variety of experiences and organized activities are available
  
• Home and Vehicle Modification Program offers assistance to persons with a permanent disability, with assistance of up to $15,000 toward the cost of vehicle or home modifications required due to their disability

Supports for people living with vision loss - research, public education, and vision health services

Deafblind Services - Supports for people who are deafblind, to build skills and confidence

Independent Living Skills - Promotes independence for people with a vision loss by developing daily living skills such as safe cooking, personal hygiene, banking, Braille, and computer technology

• service is generally provided in the client's home or long-term care home
• demonstrations and consultation about the availability, selection, use, and purchase of technical aids and adaptive devices
• many products for sale through central office

Low-Vision Services - Assistance to optimize optical and on-optical low-vision aids

• educates clients and community on various eye conditions
• offers demonstrations and consultation about the availability, selection, use, and purchase of technical aids and adaptive devices

Orientation and Mobility - One-on-one instruction based on level of vision, age, and personal goals

• focus is on being able to move around safely and independently in the home, supermarket or neighbourhood

Covid-19 Update - a limited number of programs are currently being offered virtually. As restrictions loosen more in-person programs will be offered Offering supportive programs and services with trained experts in recreation, brain injury, dementia, and vision loss

On-line virtual programs Include:

• brain exercise program
• support groups
• socials
• presentations by outside presenters on various topics of interest

Transportation not available

A partnership of The Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario

T9-1-1 is a new service that enables individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) to communicate with 9-1-1 operators via text message (SMS) during an emergency.

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
  • referral to other community services
• group meals and social activities provided at a central location Hot meals delivered five days per week in Hagersville
  • special diet types available
• non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
• referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
• regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
• regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone
  • checks are done by trained and screened personnel
• medical alert system
  • allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button
  • 24-hour emergency response
• companionship, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness
  • bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
  • services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
• peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends

Self-referred diagnostic audiology and hearing aid service

Services include:

Hearing Aids

• hearing tests for adults and children
• hearing aid services (repairs, battery sales, etc.)
• assistive listening devices
• counselling (specific use, care and wearing of hearing aid and listening devices family and group)

Audiology

• by self-referral and physician referral
• diagnostic test battery
  hearing aid evaluation
  • visual reinforcement and play audiometry
  • industrial (hearing screening)