Searching for Developmental Disabilities

Life enrichment program and one-to-one services

Day centre offering supports for young adults with developmental disabilities

Academic Programming:

• Internet-based teacher-supported english literacy and numeracy programming
• Personalized special education tutoring

Employment and Vocational Placement:

• instruction in nutrition and healthy living skills
• instruction in employability skills
• instruction in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills systems

Recreational and Social Programs:

• leisure activities including: gardening, swimming, yoga
• community outings
• mindfulmeditation and self-regulation exercises

Disability association which supports the inclusion of developmentally challenged adults into the community

• Provides education and accessibility to generic facilities and service.

Services:

• residential options with varying degrees of staff support
• employment supports
• vocational training
• job searching and coaching
• living skills training and community awareness
• social recreational activities
• Fostering Friendship Program
• options for people who receive direct funding

Information about and referral to agencies offering meaningful experiences for individuals with a developmental disability through activities promote personal interests, skills, growth and development

Activities offered may include:

• recreation
• volunteering
• life skills
• employment opportunities

Information about and referral to agencies in the community providing housing supports

Housing supports may include:

• group homes and group living supports
• supported independent living
• host family home/associate living support

Information about and referral to agencies offering specialized supports

Supports might include:

• an Adult Protectice Service Worker (APSW)
• behavourial services
• case management services
• person-directed planning

Help, including with application process, to transition from children's developmental services to adult developmental services

COVID-19 (20 Apr 2020): Offices are closed to the public but services are still available via e-mail, text or telephone. Counselling services, support for adults with developmental disabilities, and programming available.

Services:

• specialized community-based support program for adults with developmental disabilities or a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health needs)
• adult counselling services, including couples and families
• supports and services are person-centred and person-directed

COVID-19 (30 April 2020) Building closed until further notice. Staff maintain support to existing clients remotely. No new referrals accepted at this time.

Program that supports people with intellectual disabilities

• social recreational and other activities
• information and sharing meetings for the relatives
• integrates intellectually disabled persons in social and recreational community organizations at different levels (education, leisure, work)

Support program

• focuses is on identifying individual goals and building skills and connections to reach goals

Programs

• meal planning
• grocery buying
• preparation to foster independent living
• job skills
• technology
• physical activities
• social skills
• community engagement

Supportive residence for adults with developmental disabilities

• offers an enhanced quality of life to adults with developmental challenges by providing the opportunity to learn and practice independent living skills and by increasing their participation and involvement in their community
• some individuals live at the residence (in town homes) where they may practice their skills in a safe and supportive environment, while others live in the community with support provided according to their needs and situation

COVID (20 Apr 2020): Head office on Campbell St is closed to the public. All services remain open and staff are available via email and telephone. The Respite home is temporarily closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Organization serving developmentally and physically challenged children and adults.

Programs include

• Child and Adolescent Services Program
• Out-of-Home Respite Initiative for Medically Fragile and Technologically Dependent Children
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Respite Services

See separate listings for additional programs

COVID-19 (August 12, 2021): Head office on Campbell St is closed to the public. All services remain open and staff are available via email and telephone.

Clinical services

• psychological assessments
• therapy and counselling: individual, group, family, couple, anger management, grief counselling, counselling relating to sexuality, abuse, etc
• behavioral consultations for parents/caregivers
• staff development workshops

Resource centre

Sensory room:

• stimulating toys and equipment
• tactile and sensory processing tools

Art room:

• splatter room for art therapy
• birthday party packages available

Resource station:

• parents, guardians, teachers and workers can ask questions about programs for their child
• Picture Exchange Communication (PEC) library
• information on early intervention services in Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry
• i-Pad station
• quiet reading area

Developmental services agency

• residence for developmentally challenged children
• six residences for developmentally challenged adults
• supported independent living program
• community support services

Horse-centered learning

• teaches positive living skills for children and teens with social or learning challenges
• specializing in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• volunteer opportunities

COVID-19 (20 Apr 2020): Offices are closed to the public but services are still available via e-mail, text or telephone. Counselling services, support for adults with developmental disabilities, and programming available.

Services:

• specialized community-based support program for adults with developmental disabilities or a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health needs)
• adult counselling services, including couples and families
• supports and services are person-centred and person-directed

Provides supports and services to adults 18 years of age and over who have an intellectual disability

Services include:

• Volunteer Services
• School Breakfast Services
• Supported Employment Services
• Supported Independent Living Services
• Residential Services (operates five group Homes)
• Home-Share Services
• Community Participation Services
• Passport-fee for service

Homes located at:

• 232 Bishop N, Alexandria, ON, K0C 1A0
• 20390 Roy Cres, Green Valley, ON, K0C 1L0
• 261 West Boundary, Alexandria, ON, K0C 1A0
• 190 Dominion N, Alexandria, ON, K0C 1A0
• 82 Anik St, Alexandria, ON, K0C 1A0

Long-term living facility

• 10 private beds
• monthly in-residence visit from a physician
• 24-hour supervision
• medication management
• personal care assistance
• nutritious meals and snacks
• indoor and outdoor activities
• socialization

COVID-19 (23 September 2021) : Due to Covid 19 restrictions, our Main Office at 55 Allison Avenue, Morrisburg, is closed to the public. To contact us, call 613-543-3737.

Provides supports and services to adults with an intellectual disability to promote opportunities for personal growth within their community

• advocate for inclusion
• day supports
• employment supports
• transitional supports
• videoconferencing
• community homes
• homeshare
• semi-independent living
• respite care
• self-advocacy

Information about and referral to agencies offering meaningful experiences for individuals with a developmental disability through activities promote personal interests, skills, growth and development

Activities offered may include:

• recreation
• volunteering
• life skills
• employment opportunities

Information about and referral to agencies in the community providing housing supports

Housing supports may include:

• group homes and group living supports
• supported independent living
• host family home/associate living support

Information about and referral to agencies offering specialized supports

Supports might include:

• an Adult Protectice Service Worker (APSW)
• behavourial services
• case management services
• person-directed planning

Help, including with application process, to transition from children's developmental services to adult developmental services

COVID-19 (20 Apr 2020): Offices are closed to the public but services are still available via e-mail, text or telephone. Counselling services, support for adults with developmental disabilities, and programming available.

Services:

• specialized community-based support program for adults with developmental disabilities or a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health needs)
• adult counselling services, including couples and families
• supports and services are person-centred and person-directed