Searching for Developmental Disabilities
Located near Burlington
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This listing provides a summary of medical laboratories in Burlington * this list may not be complete as new medical laboratories continue to open
Some of the following may close their doors early if a high number of patients are already waiting * call ahead to confirm if near closing time
Appointments are not usually needed for most laboratory tests
DYNACARE MEDICAL LABORATORIES
809 Brant St, Unit 102 (at Prospect St), wheelchair accessible
Tel 905-632-9009 * Fax 888-333-8044
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
- Blood Collection
- Urine Collection
- ECG
- Drugs - DOT Urine
- Glucose Tolerance Test
- Semen Analysis
- Paternity
- Alcohol-Breath
- Naturopath Collection
- Harmony Prenatal Test
2951 Walker's Line - lower level (at Dundas St/Hwy 5 in Halton Family Health Centre), wheelchair accessible
Tel 905-592-2276, Fax 888-333-8044
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am-5 pm, Sat 7 am-2 pm
- Blood Collection
- Urine Collection
- Drugs - DOT Urine
- Drugs - Non-DOT Urine
- Glucose Tolerance Test
- Semen Analysis
- Naturopath Collection
- Harmony Prenatal Test
LIFELABS MEDICAL LABORATORY SERVICES
Toll Free 1-877-849-3637 * Fax 905-795-9891
- all Burlington LifeLab locations offer the Serving Patients with Autism Program
1960 Appleby Line, Unit 27 (at Upper Middle Rd in North Burlington Medical Centre), wheelchair accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
- Laboratory testing
- Holter monitoring (by appointment)
2200 Fairview St (between Brant St and Drury Lane in Fairview Medical Centre), wheelchair accessible
Hours: temporarily closed
3155 Harvester Rd (east of Guelph Line in Burlington Professional Centre), wheelchair accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 8 am-12 noon
- Laboratory testing
- ECG
- Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Mobile service (see website for additional information):
Physician-requested in-home blood collection and specimen pick-up service
Structured program for adults with developmental disabilities
- trained staff
- individuals choose the number of days per week that they attend
Provides accommodation, meals and helps with activities of daily living for adults experiencing cognitive difficulties, impairments or psychiatric problems
* 128 bed facility consisting of one main building, an apartment complex and one house
* independent and intermediate care floors
* open plan lounges with separate dining room
* ensuite bathrooms designed for maximum safety and independence
* electronic staff-call system
* nurse monitored and secure medication administration
* weekly visits by doctors
Special services available include:
* case management
* Special Care Unit features unique unit design that offers an enhanced level of care, an enclosed courtyard and a dining area
* weekly psychiatric clinic
* medication compliance support
* independent laundry facility
* life skills programs including money management
* social recreation in-house and linking client to community resources
Services offered to individuals who have a developmental disability, include:
- residential support includes group homes and a supported independent living program
- LifeShare Program provides alternative living arrangements for children and adults who have a developmental disability
- Employment Services includes employment planning, supports coordination, job training, placement and maintenance, and travel route training
- Day Programs teach participants skills they need to enrich their quality of life and provide inclusive recreational activities
- Children's Inclusion Services provide resource support to children who have a developmental disability attending preschools or daycare centres
- Respite program provides after school or evening care in a safe and caring environment for individuals with a developmental disability allowing parents and caregivers an interval of rest from their busy schedules
A Black youth-led collective of racialized youth with intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) labels
- develop youth-centred, community-based projects and research focused on education, technology, housing, employment, and entrepreneurship
Provide sailing opportunities for people of all ages living with a physical or cognitive disability
- focuses on the Martin 16 sailboat that can be sailed with either a companion instructor in the stern seat or solo by individual sailors
- sailors who want to advance their skills from casual day sailing to racing are taught the fundamentals of sailboat racing under the tutorship of trained instructors
Structured program where staff and volunteers are committed to responding to the individual needs and interests of clients with developmental disability with moderate to high independence
- offers programming in life skills and social development
- cooking
- physical recreation
- art and movement therapy
Part of the Hamilton Health Sciences Network.
Single point of access for children and youth to be placed on the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) waitlist for autism services.
Facilitates an integrated and coordinated intake process to identify needs of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Provides access to Family Support Workers to assist families with service and program navigation and support, including direct funding options.
There are also some online services and technology training.
Provides a network for social and technical support with skills development delivered through group training and potential one-on-one mentoring
- meets once a month for peer-to-peer and parent-to-parent support
- provides professional guidance and skills training towards finding employment
Services include:
- personal care
- meals
- light housekeeping
- transportation to medical appointments
- social and recreational activities
Provides residential support to adults with developmental disabilities living in apartment settings. This is an option for a person who chooses to live independently or with a roommate. The level of support is determined on an individual basis and can range from several hours a day to a few hours a week.
Services include:
- Individual support services
- Supported independent living
- Community participation supports
- Family home services
- Community residences
The website has the most up to date online event calendar.
Programs include:
- Airbourne Video Productions
- Caledonia Thrift Store
- Chaplaincy Services
- D.A.R.E. and Learning for Life
- Residential Supports
- STRIVE
- Paparella Innovative Art program
Services include:
- personal care
- meals
- light housekeeping
- transportation to medical appointments
- social and recreational activities
A program that is part of the City of Hamilton's Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program. Mobile staff conduct in-home visits to pregnant women and families with young children. They help to support breastfeeding, healthy eating, child development, and parenting skills. They connect families to local community programs and supports.
Families are connected with a Service Navigator who provides navigation support and information to families through workshops, training sessions, and individual direct support.
