Searching for Developmental Disabilities

One of 21 Children's Treatment Centres in Ontario

• rehabilitation and support services for children and youth with physical, neurological and/or developmental disabilities and/or challenges

Services include:

• diagnostic services
• team assessment and intervention
• family support
• programs and therapy at centre, home and school
• infant and child development
• alternative and augmentative communication
• feeding and seating clinic
• developmental pediatrics
• occupational therapy
• physiotherapy
• speech-language pathology
• psychology
• social work
• acquired brain injury and concussion clinic
• coordinated service planning
• school health/school based services
• fetal alcohol spectrum disorder support
• autism spectrum disorder services

Community arts hub provides artists with disabilities and those facing barriers with opportunities to

• create study and produce projects in the arts including visual art, dance, theatre, music, media arts, literary arts, and community arts

H'art Studio:

• a program for adults with developmental disabilities to create in collaboration with trained, professional community artists on projects in arts, music, dance and theatre throughout their lives and as they age

The Box:

• 3,500 square foot, fully accessible, affordable performing arts space that welcomes artists and community groups that face barriers to participation in the arts

Able Artists

• an ongoing series of workshops and performances led by professional Canadian artists with disabilities and leaders in the inclusive arts movement to share their work, stories, and insights

MixAbilities

• award-winning six-module training program designed to enhance access to the arts by ensuring artists and educators are trained to effectively and empathetically support participants with disabilities. Our growing roster of trained artists now offers inclusive outreach workshops to the wider community in The Mix

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

Speech-language pathology

• assessment, therapy, education and counseling

Clinic offering repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

• rTMS is a non-invasive technique that involves a series of short magnetic pulses being directed to the brain

Adult protective services for people with developmental disabilities

• client-directed program provides advocacy, case management and supportive counselling

Exercise/fitness program for adults with

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

Community-based organization providing support, respite, inclusive seasonal camps and recreational programs

• one point of access to services and supports
• assessment to determine individuals service and support needs
• confirms eligibility for supports and services for the first time
• information and links individuals to available services and supports

Note: Not responsible for determining funding amounts or prioritizing who gets services first

A community-based charitable organization providing support, respite, inclusive seasonal camps and recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

South East Region Passport Agency: Passport is a program intended to provide provision of access to Ministry-funded adult developmental services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities.

Family support:

• Assistance in accessing community services and financial resources such as Special Services at Home (SSAH), Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) and other funding programs/sources
• Adult Day Program (Mon-Fri)
• recreational/respite programs for children and teens, including - summer and March break camps, Professional Activity (PA) Day programs, weekend and evening programs
• specialized programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's syndrome

Disability resource centre

• provides information, support, and skills-building programs that address disability issues in the community supports people with disabilities, their families, and the community

Information & Referral:

• helps connect people with community income support programs, recreation, attendant services, poverty relief, social supports, etc
• assists with the process of applying for programs such as Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD)

Peer Support Programs:

• allow individuals with disabilities to share experiences and knowledge
• participants share information about managing a disability and help each other in developing strategies to overcome barriers
• offers one-to-one support, a weekly social group, and a monthly diners' club

Independent Living Skills Development Services:

• assist individuals to find the resources they need and develop life management skills to reach their goals

Resource Centre:

• extensive community resource library that offers information on topics such as food, shelter, and disability services in the community
• also offers a computer lab with internet access equipped with accessibility features such as voice input and voice output software

Direct Funding Self-managed Attendant Services:

• see separate record for details

Disability Tax Credit Support Services:

• assist individuals to complete the Federal Disability Tax Credit Application to obtain the non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities and their families reduce their income tax

Helps to develop life skills and interests through classrooms and participatory training

Vocational Activity Program: helps people with developmental disabilities to access community resources related to a vocational activity including volunteer placements and leisure skills

Structured activities offered onsite

• includes cooking classes, craft making, choir, drama

Promotes positive behaviour and self-help skills in persons with a developmental disability

• therapists are supervised by psychologists and work with parents and teachers (when applicable) to assess problem areas and design a behavioural support plan
• therapist visits the home, school, or day program regularly to work with individuals and to teach families and teachers to carry out the program
• small group sessions are occasionally offered to individuals with similar needs

Private school

• specialized in learning challenges including learning disabilities, non-verbal learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
• small class size and student-to-teacher ratio
• individualized programs
• homework club
• social club
• summer club

Exercise class

• designed for those who struggle with physical challenges such as arthritis, neurological and mobility issues, and Parkinson's
• moves will be adapted to the level of the participants

Residential care and community support programs

• residential care or semi-independent living
• the treatment model provides for assessments and individualized plans of care through applied behavioural analysis

COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020): Mental health services for children and youth available through phone or video link * no face-to-face services until further notice * call 613-546-8535 or 1-844-855-8340 for more information * send an email at inquiry@maltbycentre.ca * crisis after-hours line: 613-544-4229

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
• visit Ontario Autism Program for more information

Support group for parents of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental illnesses

• child care during meetings is not available
• parent workshop
• Walk 4 Kids Mental Health celebration

Person-centred and flexible supports for children, youth and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful lives in their community.

Range of services and supports include:

• Childcare Resource Consultant Services (for children 12 and under in licensed childcare programs)
• Family Support (to assist families who live with a loved one who has an intellectual disability with advocacy, short and long-term planning)
• Community Participation Supports (involvement in community recreation, volunteerism, life skills development and adult learning)
• Employment Supports (assistance to secure paid, competitive employment)
• Independent Living Supports
• Host Family Supports
• Group Living Supports
• Respite Services (In Home & Out of Home)
• Host Family Support

Non-profit, incorporated organization that provides funding to services for people who have an autism spectrum disorder

• managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, made up of professionals, community and family members

Skating club offering Skate Canada sanctioned programs with National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Certified Professional Coaches

• located in the INVISTA Centre's Ice Pad
• dedicated mainly to figure skating
• programs offered include CanSkate, Pre-CanSkate, Pre-Star, STARSkate, Competitive, Adult, Adult/Teen learn-To-Skate, Special Olympics, Synchronized Skating

Group residence for adults with developmental challenges * Christian organization

COVID-19 (28 Mar 2022): Walk-in clinics for youth available by appointment. In-person, video or phone services available and based on client preference.

Confidential and accessible mental health and autism services to children, youth and their families in KFL&A

• lead agency for Moving on Mental Health in the region and the lead agency for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)

Non-profit organization dedicated to the inclusion of adults with developmental disabilities in community

• based on the philosophy that each individual has abilities, something to learn and something to contribute
• educational opportunities for disabled adults, many of whom with few supports
• reading
• computing
• photograhy
• cooking
• physical fitness
• ceramics
• abstract art
• printmaking
• music
• respite for caregivers
• caregivers welcome to participate in classes
• volunteers needed

(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