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Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Athletic programs include:
- Heroes Track and Field Team
- Sunflowers Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Halton Hills Galaxy Floor Hockey
- Halton Hills Waves Swim Team
- Halton Hills Guardians Basketball Team
- Rocks Curling Team
- Halton Hills Soccer Team
This list may not be complete as new medical laboratories continue to open.
Labs may close their doors early if the number of patients already waiting is high. Call ahead to confirm closing times.
Dynacare:
10 Eastern Ave, Acton, 1-800-668-2714, Hours: Mon-Thu 8 am-12 noon, closed for all statutory holidays
- laboratory services
- walk-in service
- wheelchair accessible
LifeLabs:
All Lifelab locations offer a Serving Patients with Autism Program
99 Sinclair Ave, Unit 102, Georgetown, 1-877-849-3637, Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4pm, Sat 7:30 am-12 noon, closed Sat of holiday weekends
- laboratory services
- ECG
- Holter monitoring
- walk-in service
- wheelchair accessible
1A Princess Anne Dr, Unit 107, Georgetown, 1-877-849-3637 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4 pm
- laboratory services
- ECG
- wheelchair accessible
Out-of-Home Respite Supports -- provides families caring for a family member with a developmental disability some time to themselves while their family member is supported in social, recreational, and educational activities that promote skill development and community participation; there are numbers of respite options for particular needs and age groups
Community Participation Supports -- range and variety of activities, experiences, and opportunities for adults with a developmental disability including volunteer work and community outings to arts and crafts and educational activities
Community Living Supports -- helps people to live in their home; supports designed to promote participation and inclusion in the community, personal goals, skills, and relationships; range of supports and support models are offered, including group living, supported independent living and family home
Early Childhood Education -- consultation and support to pre-school centres and families of pre-school children with a developmental disability with a view to promoting the children's skills, development and inclusion in the pre-school setting and a successful transition to the school system
Overview of how to find a dentist, hygienist or emergency dental services, free and reduced-cost dental care, and directs to other dental-related listings in this directory
TO FIND A DENTIST:
See Ontario Dental Association website here or Yellow Pages under "Dentists"
TO FIND A DENTAL HYGIENIST:
See College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario public register here or see Yellow Pages under "Dental Hygienists"
SPECIAL NEEDS DENTISTRY:
Dentistry at LaSalle, 905-481-9078 - 18 Plains Rd W, Unit 1, Burlington
- dental services for wheelchair patients, see website for more information
Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), 416-596-4200
- dentistry clinic for persons with special needs (doctor referral required), see here
EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES:
Health811 provides advice and information over the phone, see separate listing here
IN-HOME DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES:
See list here
FREE DENTAL SERVICES
Children and youth aged 17 and under:
Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO)
- provides free preventative, routine and emergency dental services for eligible children and youth aged 17 years or under
- for more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see here
Canada Dental Benefit
- interim benefit, available for two periods, for eligible families with children aged 12 years old or under
- for more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see here
Adults and older adults:
Ontario Works Adult (OWA)
- provides financial assistance to those who qualify to access dental care, which is intended for urgent dental needs and is not an on-going regular dental care program or an insurance plan
- for more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see here
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDP)
- provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older
- for more information, including eligibility and how to apply, visit here
REDUCED-COST DENTAL SERVICES
Oral hygiene, cleaning, etc:
Some colleges with oral health education programs have reduced-cost oral hygiene clinics:
- in the Burlington/Hamilton area this is available at the Southern Ontario Dental College in Ancaster (for information see here)
- in the Oakville/Mississauga area this is available at the Canadian Academy of Dental Health & Community Sciences in Mississauga (see separate listing here)
- reduced-cost clinics are also available in Toronto at George Brown College WAVE Dental Clinic (see separate listing here)
Cleaning, scaling, oral hygiene services, etc. may be less expensive at independent dental hygienists, rather than through a dentist's office
- to find independent hygienists, see 'To Find a Dental Hygienist' above
For other procedures:
University of Toronto, Dental Faculty, Reduced Cost Dental Clinic
- operates 12 different clinics, including general care (dental exams, X-rays, cleanings, and fillings), crowns, dentures & bridges, dentistry for children, emergency services, dental implants, root canals and more
- see separate listing here
George Brown College, WAVE Dental Clinic
- dental hygiene services, fillings, and denture clinic
- for details see separate listing here
Brampton Residence -- 2 wheelchair accessible homes for adults and 1 additional location (four people in each house); residents participate in education, employment, and recreation activities in the community
Supported Independent Living Program -- apartments in Brampton where residents live independently with some employee assistance
Respite Program -- relief for caregivers of adults with a developmental disability; in-house support workers provide assistance in areas such as life skill development, social integration, and access to recreation activities; out of home option -- St Bernard's residence, Toronto; 5 respite beds (not wheelchair accessible) - fee for service
Community Connections Program -- Peel-- assists individuals to access the supports required to develop the skills for daily living and achieve a more independent lifestyle while living in the family home; provides opportunities to meet new people, develop new friendships, develop life, social skills and community safety skills
Transition into Long Term Care Program -- Peel -- 8 weeks of supports for seniors with developmental disabilities experiencing cognitive and physical decline who are residing at home and will be transitioning into long term care to maintain or connect to networks of support
Faith Outreach Program -- connects adults with developmental disabilities with the faith community of their choice, and helps them become more involved with groups and activities in their faith communities
Fee for Service -- fee for service option offered if all funded services are at capacity
Futures Summer Program - work readiness opportunity for youth aged 16-21; includes work-readiness workshops, social activities, and work experience opportunities
Weekend Respite Programs -- groups for students 13-17 years; various activities including sports, movies, sight-seeing
March Break Activities -- recreational opportunities for youth 13-21 years
Summer Teen Activity Program -- community activities for students 13-21 years, including sports, art, shopping, movies, sight-seeing, special events
Children's Summer Support Program -- provides one-to-one support to children 4-12 years of age who have an intellectual disability, while they participate in a local day camp program
Service Coordination -- support to youth, adults and their families who require assistance to access community supports, information and services
Community Base Sites -- day, social, recreational, leisure activities and community participation for adults
Residential Services
- supported residential living
- supported independent living
- Family Home Program -- recruits families or individuals to share their home and provide support to a person who has an intellectual disability
- literacy
- volunteering
- physical fitness
- socializing
- computer skills
- one-to-one support from volunteer students
Services for adults include:
Residential Accommodations
- provides residential support to adults with developmental disabilities
- homes located in Acton, Milton and Georgetown
- people receiving support can share a home with up to four other people
- 24-hour care is provided by staff on a shift-rotation basis
- residential services include: assistance with day-to-day routines * development of skills in meal preparation, household responsibilities, shopping, budgeting, and all aspects of daily living * administer medications and treatments * medical, dental and specialist consultations and follow-up * leisure and recreational activities
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- provides adults with an intellectual disability living in their own homes with the necessary supports to develop community connections and empowers people to live independently within their community
- tailor to individual's unique needs, abilities, desires and goals
- services include: financial planning and budgeting * medical coordination * meal planning and preparation * apartment management including tenant-landlord issues * organizing social and recreational activities * supporting the involvement of family and friends and exercising one's rights
- for more information contact Pam Pereira at 1-888-941-1121 or ppereira@clnh.on.ca
Community Supports + Rec and Leisure Programs
- encourages goal-setting and advancing in areas of interest as well as recreation and leisure activities
- can be offered through the week, evenings and weekends flexibility of services after business hours
- after school respite
- contact Karen Wilson at kwilson@clnh.on.ca or call 905-878-7656 ext 244
S.T.E.P (Specialized Treatment & Education Program)
- offered within Inclusive Supports, S.T.E.P is community-based with emphasis on communication, recreation, education, volunteerism, and wellness
- This program engages our supported individuals 7 days a week with a focus on assisting those with significant behavioural challenges
Inclusive Supports
- this program consists of 4 phases: Treatment, Development, Stabilization & Maintenance
- help individuals who are in the Residential Accommodations program to build skills, knowledge and independence within their community
Homeshare Program
- offers community members the option to match up with a supported individual for alternative housing
- agency will financially compensate people who provide their living space, and also assist in the set up so that the needs of the individual are met
- living spaces in the North Halton Area include but are not limited to community clubs, churches, social groups, etc
Adult Day Program
- Programs are in both Milton and Georgetown
- Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm
- Activities include onsite and community fun (cooking, movies, crafts, games, and so much more!)
- Activities are chosen based on participant input and abilities
- Fee-for-service (Passport funding may be utilized)
- For more information please contact passports@clnh.on.ca
Inclusion Services (birth to 12 years)
- available in Acton, Georgetown, Milton and surrounding areas
- Resource Consultants provide support to children and their families in the form of case management, service coordination, program consultation and advocacy, including transition to school * type of support varies with the individual child and family's needs * no diagnosis is required
- parents/caregivers can refer their child by calling Halton Region at 311 and ask for Children's Development Services to complete the intake process
Transitions - Planning for High School to Adulthood (ages 14-25 years)
- information sessions on choices about future life directions
- Resource Coordinators will assist with the transition from school to work opportunities, community based activities, community living
- partnerships with Halton Catholic and Halton District School Boards
- for more information about either Preschool Inclusion services or Transitions contact Paula Woods at ext 255, email pwoods@clnh.on.ca or transitions@clnh.on.ca
Recreational & Respite Programs:
Saturday Centre (5-21 years)
- provides opportunities for school aged children and youth, with developmental disabilities to participate in an enjoyable and friendly recreation program, and respite for their families
- September to June, 19 sessions, 6 hours per Saturday, locations in both Milton and Georgetown
- junior and senior programs available
- cost for this program is $45
- for more information contact Karen Wilson at ext 244 or kwilson@clnh.on.ca
Summer Camps (ages 5-21 years)
- crafts, games, swimming, indoor and outdoor activities - all with individual needs taken into consideration
- full days
- cost is per week per camper
- locations in Milton and Georgetown
- for more information contact Karen Wilson at 905-878-2337 ext 244 or kwilson@clnh.on.ca
After School Respite (ages 5-21)
- provides after school care to children and young adults with disabilities
- Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm, September through June on regular Halton School Board school days
- $55 a day including dinner
- locations accessible to Milton and Georgetown families
- activities include games, crafts, baking, painting, sports, outdoor walks, community and sensory activities
- for more information contact Karen Wilson at ext 244 or kwilson@clnh.on.ca
Ontario Autism Program (OAP)/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (ages 0-18)
- Evidence-Based Behavioural Services (EBBS) including behavioural assessment, one on one and group behavioural intervention sessions, parent and caregiver training * fee-for-service
- other services include parent/caregiver supports and training, behaviour consultation, workshops, social groups, consultations with school personnel and other professionals
- OAP Entry to School Program is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) for children ages 3 to 5 years old entering kindergarten or Grade one for the first time * this group-based, skill-building program is delivered in a 6-month block to children with autism, and focuses on supporting children to develop school-readiness skills * to register, call 905-855-2690 / toll-free 1-877-374-6625 extension 1 or email intake@erinoakkids.ca * child must be registered with OAP
Services for Children and Youth (birth to 21 years of age) include:
- child and family services (birth to 12 years of age * types of support varies * children must be attending in a licensed child care program * service coordination, program consultation and advocacy including transition to school)
- transitions - planning for high school to adulthood (ages 14-25 * information sessions about future life directions * assist with the transition from school to work opportunities, community based activities and community living * assistance with referrals to community activities)
- recreational and respite programs: Saturday Centre * summer camps * after school respite * 5 to 21 years of age
- Ontario Autism Program (OAP)/ OAP Entry to School Program/ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) * in partnership with Kerry's Place, ErinoakKids, and Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) Central West Region * ages 0-18
Services for Adults include:
- Residential accommodations (24-hour care) * homes are located in Acton, Georgetown and Milton * supports are designed to meet each person's needs and goals * contact Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-888-941-1121 or email dso@dscwr.com to access supports and services
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Life Skills * services include financial planning/budgeting, medical coordination, meal planning/preparation, apartment management inclusive of tenant-landlord issues, organizing social/recreational activities, supporting involvement of the person's family and friends and exercising one's rights
- Community participation supports like recreation, volunteering, employment, or in-home supports * recreational programs : Adult Day Programs (21 years+, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm), Friday Friends (21-35 years of age) and the Drop-In Centre (35 years+)
- full-day summer camps (21 years+)
- caregiver respite
- person-directed planning
Services and Programs:
- Adult Services and Supports
- Services for Children and Youth
The Halton office is the contact point for families/individuals who are interested in accessing:
- Supported living services and supports
- Caregiver respite
- Community participation supports (with social and recreational activities, work activities and volunteer activities, including Passport)
- Specialized services, such as service coordination or clinical services
- Person-directed planning supports
- delivers an adult day program housed in the Ellen Mitchell Recreation Center
- holds number of fundraising events throughout year to raise funds for its programs
Provides sports training and athletic competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities
Virtual (online and by telephone) programs may include the following:
- Online Support Programs: After Stroke Virtual Community Conversation * Polio Virtual Support Group * Caregiver Conversations
- Online Information Programs: After Stroke - Ask an Expert * Caregiver Support E-learning sessions * Family Caregiver Webinar Series
- Online Exercise and Movement Programs: Virtual Stroke Recovery Program * Virtual Exercise
- Online Social Programs: Aphasia Peer Connect Virtual Group & Connect & Share
- all online programs require registration
Services are delivered by therapists with experience providing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services to children and youth with autism in the Halton region
- intervention focuses on teaching social skills, functional life skills, and social communication
Service options for birth to age 6 include:
- Entry to School: for children ages 3 to 6 years of age, registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and entering school for the first time
- Project ImPACT: an early intervention caregiver program in partnership with Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
- Drop-ins: times where children and their families can come together to socialize and meet others
Service options for youth 7-21 include:
- Drop-ins: times where youth can come together to socialize and meet other youth
- Teen Drop-in: registered program for teens ages 14 to 17 with Autism
- Walk-in appointments: free single sessions about topics such as general strategies regarding problem behaviour or recommendations for skills development
- High School Readiness: behaviour therapists go through what to expect from high school and strategies for making the transition smooth
- Job Ready Program: designed for individuals with autism between the ages of 15 and 21
Service options for families and caregivers include:
- Family Service Planning: a behaviour therapist helps families make decisions around priority goals, service modality, and helps connect families with services
- Urgent Response Services: time-limited service to respond to one specific need for children and youth up to 18 years of age to prevent further escalation of risk of harm to self, others, and/or property
- Foundational Family Services workshops: different workshops open to anyone who is, or has a child registered, in the OAP
- SibShop: a place for siblings, ages 8 to 13, of people with autism to meet with other siblings who may share similar experiences
- Visual Supports Clinic: behaviour therapist will create customized visual supports to use as a proactive strategy and provide tips on how to use them effectively
Provides consultation and support to individuals, families, schools and other agencies regarding issues surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder * consultation and teaching focuses on behavioural supports, communication strategies, life skills and social skills, transitions, and long term planning
Services offered:
- IBI (Intensive Behavioural Intervention) Funding Program provides financial support to low-income households (less than $50,000/year) for children with autism age 17 and under to receive a one- time grant of up to $1000 for IBI Therapy
- Autism Awareness Program called the Gallery of Inspiration * this program invites individuals with autism and with artistic talents to showcase their creativity at the agency's gallery * the gallery provides a forum for the public to learn about autism through discovery of the hidden capabilities of individuals with autism
Office: 905-270-2250
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Confirms eligibility, completes application packages and makes referrals for Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services funded adult developmental services. Services include:
- residential services and supports
- caregiver respite
- community participation supports (social and recreational activities, work activities and volunteer activities, including Passport)
- specialized and professional services, such as service coordination or clinical services
- person-directed planning
Screening and Assessment
- monitor a child's overall development
- provide verbal feedback and written letters or reports to parents and service providers with parental consent
- plan for transition to school
- help families access needed supports and services
- clarify roles and responsibilities when families are involved with multiple service providers
- collaborate with community partners
- based on identified child risk factors for children born under 35 weeks gestation
- monthly consultation clinic
- regular developmental screenings
- helpline available for information and support, 905-568-3806 ext. 3201
Information and Support -- development-focused parent education sessions and community education workshops
Discharge Planning -- to continue to meet the needs of the child, may facilitate referrals to other community programs to support ongoing developmental needs
General Inquiries: 519-824-2480
Fax: 519-821-6174
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Offers employment / job skills building, life skill development, education and literacy, personal interest courses and volunteering in the community.
- Community Living Centre - East Wellington (Erin)
- Supported Independent Living program (Erin)
- EmployMEnt Options (Erin)
Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities
March of Dimes Canada's Supportive Housing Programs: provides scheduled and unscheduled service to people with disabilities in their own apartments:
- non-medical assistance provided for activities of daily living in the home, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and helping with range of motion
- also assists individuals requiring more complex supports that may include g-tube feeding, tracheotomy supports as well as other activities of daily living.
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
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, 1-800-480-5903, marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors
After Stroke, afterstroke.marchofdimes.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke
Integrated Employment Services at this location, see other listing
Outreach and senior services are also available at this location
Business and training services for other non-profit agencies
After Hours: 905-278-9036
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- assessment
- consultation
- time-limited supports (30-90 days)
- short-term case management
- short-term day program supports
- access to hospital services
- short-term staffing supports