Searching for Physical Disabilities

Social club for the visually impaired

• promotes the well-being and independence of blind, visually impaired and deaf/blind individuals in the community
• holds social and recreational activities and lunches
• offers recreational activities including bowling, curling and cards
• volunteers needed

Program that assists persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and keep employment

• career counsellors are available to assist in defining career goals using vocational assessments and decision making tools
• education goals are also explored to facilitate entrance into employment
• job search support, including job development, is a core component of the Opportunities Fund program
• work placements can be used to help participants in entering the labour market

Clinic providing active rehabilitation for patients who are deemed ready to train with a prosthesis, as well as a coordinated inter-professional assessment and follow-up service

Occupational therapy clinic

• therapists meet with patients to assess their level of function in activities of daily living, make recommendations for equipment, strategies and adaptive devices and educate the patient and significant others

Physiotherapy intervention to improve strength, motor control and balance to improve functional mobility with an emphasis on education, prevention and self-management

Inter-professional, individualized assessment, injury-specific treatment, functionally oriented exercises, education and prevention with the aim of restoring clients to their pre-accident status

Attendant care services

• attendants can assist with personal care, assistance of daily living, accompaniment and transportation

Exercise/fitness program for adults with

• mobility impairments (Revved Up Mobility)
• developmental disability (Revved Up Circuit)

Innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion.

Community based approach and programs reflecting the needs of each community. Programs are divided into five categories, designed to support our participants across all areas of their lives

Live - Discovering the power of independence
Play- Participating in the joys of life
Work - Boosting participation in the world of work
Learn - Putting education first
Tech - Unleashing the power of technology

Monthly Community Hub programming for people who are partially sighted, blind, or deaf blind, families, friends, and members of the community

On-site Programs include:

• Peer support
• Recreational activities
• Accessible technology training
• Children and youth groups
• CNIB SmartLife product demonstrations
• Employment workshops
• Tech sessions
• Book clubs

Other off-site programs include:

• One to One matching program
• Advocacy resources
• Ambassador program
• Various other program activities with the CCB (Canadian Council for the Blind)

Virtual Peer Support Program

• Eastern Canada Social Meet Up

Opportunities to Volunteer are available

COVID-19 (23 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, all CNIB in-person and drop-in programs are suspended until further notice, with the exception of intervention services responding to essential needs: support for medical reasons, pharmacy pick ups and grocery shopping. Increased contact via preferred technology rather than in-person.

Intervenor services for adults who are Deafblind

• provides accurate information in an appropriate manner
• enables them to make choices, plan future actions, communicate successfully, navigate their environment and achieve as much independence as possible

Can be used to assist adults who are Deafblind with:

• communications to access services or to participate in the community (such as going to the library or taking part in a community group)
• accessing and sharing accurate information during important meetings (such as medical appointments or meeting with a lawyer) to support informed decision making
• learning how to use community services, such as public transportation, more independently
• conducting daily activities

Emergency intervenor service: program that allows CNIB's DeafBlind clients to contact an intervenor if they are in an emergency situation

• Emergency Communication Kitst containing items to assist a person who is Deafblind and allow the first responder/hospital staff to communicate until an intervenor arrives

Dedicated to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence

• funds disability solutions through financial assistance, summer camp, recreational choices, advocacy, and public and consumer education

Ministry of Transportation approved driver and rehabilitation assessment centre

• evaluates cognitive abilities required for fitness to drive
• Vision-Waiver Medical Driving Assessment
• road test evaluations
• written and road test preparation
• winter defensive driving course
• senior specialists
• refresher driving lessons
• high-risk driver certification

Non-denominational, Christian group for people with and without physical disabilities from Kingston and area

• joins together for fellowship, singing and sharing
• support group for those who need help

Closed for 2023

Recreational club for visually-impaired individuals

• weekly curling
• participation in the Ontario Bonspiel for the Blind (transportation provided)

Disability association

• provides client-driven care which focuses on delivering individualized and quality-assured services needed for those with mobility impairments, and their families, during every step of recovery
• information, peer support, rehabilitation counselling, employment services, case management services, and community advocacy

One-stop shopping for persons living with cancer

• home and hospital visits available for hair consultations
• wigs and head coverings
• specialty clothing and prosthesis for those who have undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy
• private consultation rooms for fittings of breast and hair prosthesis available
• confidentiality and privacy assured

COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020): Due to COVID19, CHS offices are closed to the public. Services continue remotely by video; all services available via video conferencing.

Counselling program for people with hearing loss their families, caregivers and the general public

• home visits
• communication devices loans
• demonstration
• trial and sales
• supportive counselling
• advocacy
• education and information
• offers Hearing Help Classes and Tinnitus Support Groups and support to older adults with Meniere's
• offers in-service workshops on hearing loss to community agencies/groups that provide training and services to seniors.
• goal is to reduce isolation due to hearing loss and to increase independence and safety at individual's chosen home

COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020): Due to COVID19, CHS offices are closed to the public. Services continue remotely by video; all services available via video conferencing.

Courses in American Sign Language - Signing Naturally

• beginner to advanced level
• custom courses and workshops

COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020): Due to COVID19, CHS offices are closed to the public. Services continue remotely by video; all services available via video conferencing.

Mental health, wellness and addiction services for the deaf, deafened and hard of hearing and their families

• support, education, advocacy and counselling

COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020): Due to COVID19, CHS offices are closed to the public. Services continue remotely by video; all services available via video conferencing.

Offers counselling, referrals, hearing care counselling, and communication devices to hard of hearing and deaf individuals

• coordinates sign language classes and sign language interpreting services
• speakers available to give presentations to groups as requested

Services to individuals wanting to remain independent at home, retirement home, or long-term care facility

• services available by the hour, day or week

Care services

• bathing, grooming and hygiene
• mobility assistance
• transferring and positioning
• toileting and incontinence care
• feeding and special diet

In-home companion care services

• conversation and companionship
• meal preparation
• laundry
• light housekeeping
• grocery shopping/ errands
• transportation referrals or arrangement to medical appointments, barberships, beauty salons, shopping, or wherever else a client wants to go
• medication reminders
• grooming guidance
• live-in services from a few hours a week to full-time care for continuity of service for individual who may be at risk shen unattended such as those with Alzheimer's or other dementia related conditions

24-hour care

• continuous in-home care service ideal for clients who are at risk when unattended, such as those with Alzheimer's or other dementia related conditions

Respite care

• provide in-home care to loved one while providing relief for the caregivers so they can attend to other matters or take a deserved time to care for themselves

End of life care

• provide comforting, end-of-life care for the loved one and assist the family during this difficult time

Nursing services

• provides one-on-one medical care to an individual in the home or a facility while corking in tandem with the caregiver who is providing homemaking or personal care services

Interactive caregiving

• keep seniors engaged and active
• promote health through physical exercise, mental activities, nutritious meals or proper hydration and home safety so seniors can continue to enjoy independent living at home

Alzheimer's disease and dementia care

• provided by caregivers specialy trained to care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia related condition to stimule mental and physical activities to create more lucid thought

Transition Services

• specialized care to helps ease the transition from a hospital stay to the home

Organization that trains service dogs for people with a variety of medical challenges

The Grace Social Activity Centre offers older adults (aged 55+) in South Frontenac and rural Kingston (north of Highway 401) a range of programs to support an active and social lifestyle. Most activities run weekly or monthly in the mornings with some special events taking place in the afternoon.

• Fitness classes
• interesting and educational workshops
• card sand games
• painting workshops
• book club
• and more

Housing corporation

• 55 one and two-bedroom apartments in two buildings, Meadowbrook and MapleRidge, in the village of Sydenham
• offers both market rent and rent-geared to income housing
• four apartments are accessible to those with physical disabilities
• also acts as a rural access point for the Social Housing Registry of Kingston and Frontenac (see separate listing)

(1 Feb 2023) COVID-19: The office continues to be closed to the public and will be re-assessed on an ongoing basis during the pandemic. COVID screening required when attending on-site appointments which can be arranged by phoning 613-345-1290.

Range of services to children and adults with a developmental/intellectual disability, as well as children at risk, families, service providers, and other community partners:

• focus on individual needs and strengths
• specialized services (psychology, psychiatry, social work, and counselling)
• advocacy
• assessments
• skill training
• groups
• short-term treatment
• residential options
• distress and information line
• Inclusive Child Care program