Searching for Developmental Disabilities

Provides transitional, urgent supports to individuals with a developmental disability or a dual diagnosis

• 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

Supported independent living programs including support with housing, money management, legal and court related issues, parenting, developing lifestyle plans and goals, employment, and connecting with community resources such as recreation centres and clubs

Access point for Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services funded adult developmental services

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

Helps children and youth with autism from low-income families with two main programs:

• 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

COVID19 -- LIFE sessions and After Stroke programs are being offered virtually


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.

Attendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily living in the home; MODC Non-Profit Housing

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

LIFE (Learning Independence for Future Empowerment) -- skill-building transition sessions to provide support to young adults with a disability

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

Offers skills training required to achieve community inclusion through employment


Options Training Program -- social enterprise which operates as a retail printing and business services store * participants take part in all aspects of store activities and receive training in customer Service, operating a cash register,faxing, scanning, binding and collating and sorting and logging of parcels


Art and Media Program -- an outlet for participants to express themselves through art * program covers many mediums and will occasionally include guest facilitators * art work will be featured in quarterly Port Credit newsletter * also offers a retail space for participants to display and sell selected pieces of art * a percentage of sales will be shared

In the Kitchen Program -- training in kitchen safety, cooking techniques, professional hygiene/sanitation practices and proper practices for serving food * students will help organize and run catering functions and gain experience on the job while also earning money through profit sharing

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:

• The Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
• Group Services
• The Resource Portal (free resources to help the autism community)
• Transitional Adult Services
• Respite and Recreational Services
• Parent and Caregiver Supports
• Social Skills Groups, Sibling Groups and Camps
• Adult Supports and Employment Services

COVID19

• face-to-face visits suspended
• call clinician or office for assistance
• new referrals accepted

Provides services and resources to families with children who are at risk of, or have, a delay in their development; infant and child development consultants work with families to provide early identification and intervention to support their child's development

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

Service Coordination (Case Management)

• help families access needed supports and services
• clarify roles and responsibilities when families are involved with multiple service providers
• collaborate with community partners

Preterm Services

• 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, 905-564-7485, ext 302

Peel Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Clinical Services -- part of a group of agencies that provide diagnostic assessments for children with prenatal exposure to alcohol; provides intervention and follow up as necessary

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

COVID19 -- call or visit website for program updates; some programs run virtually

Services for people on the autism spectrum

• mutual support, guidance, and networking
• employment skills, mentoring and paid placements for those 18-30 years on the autism spectrum
• skill building workshops, recreation, social activities and events

Legends Mentoring Program -- one-to-one mentorship for children and youth on the autism spectrum, and adult volunteer mentor opportunities

Services for people on the autism spectrum disorder and their families * some events and programs are offered virtually * check website for details

• Community events: hosts fun, interactive events, designed to bring the autism community together and empower guests to socialize in safe and entertaining environments. Our signature event, the annual Holiday Party, has been welcoming and spreading joy amongst hundreds of families for 15 years
• Legends Mentoring program: hosts themed group workshops, such as art, athletic and tech workshops, providing youth on the spectrum with opportunities to learn skills, socialize and make friends, all under the guidance of caring mentors
• Employment mentoring: supports the integration of young adults with autism into the workforce through paid placements and mentorship, and connects employers with qualified candidates
• Inclusive Housing Program: currently in development in collaboration with community partners from multiple sectors, these long-term care solutions are designed to address the growing housing gap in the autism community, giving more aging adults on the spectrum a place to call home
• volunteer mentor opportunities available

Community Engagement Resource Initiative -- social opportunities for adults 18 years and over; different activities each week

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

Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults who have an intellectual disability

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

Community on Campus -- activities for young adults at the University of Toronto at Mississauga campuses:

• literacy
• volunteering
• physical fitness
• socializing
• computer skills
• one-to-one support from volunteer students

COVID19 -- in-person service may be affected: call ahead


Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including Persons with Disabilities and Persons on Social Assistance

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit website:


Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability

Children and Youth

• information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans
• help in accessing funding and programs
• development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs
• employment programs for youth

Adults

• skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training
• job placement
• Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacy

Families

• Family and parent support groups
• in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services

Residential Services

• supported group living
• supportive home share
• supportive independent living
• LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility

Respite Services

• adult fee-for-service programs
• residential respite for children and adults
• summer camps

ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

Matches students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities

• creates one-to-one friendships in participating high schools, universities and colleges
• inclusive group activities in participating elementary schools
• virtual programs available
• works in conjunction with community agencies

In addition to providing structured, challenging academic programs for all of its students, Wildwood is also designed to provide the support that children with learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) need to achieve their goals

• programs are tailored for children with three distinct placements
• teacher ratios of 14:1 allowing teachers to cater not just to students' academic needs but also to their behavourial and social needs
• curriculum is presented through Direct Instruction (D.I.) programs and methodology

Catholic organization that provides residential and community services to adults who have developmental disabilities

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

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

Program combines radio technology with a coordinated rapid response to help police locate wandering or missing individuals living with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's, autism, down syndrome, acquired brain injury or other kinds of cognitive impairment, by way of a tracking device

• participants wear a personalized lightweight battery operated wristband that emits an FM radio based signal every second, 24 hours a day
• if the client is reported missing, officers will use Project Lifesaver equipment to search for and locate the missing person
• 30 minutes is the average time it takes to find missing people

Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Activities include:

• community support
  
• education programs
  
• sport programs
  
• workshops
  
• parent education, socials and support
  
• Halton Youth Disability Advisory Council (HYDAC)
  
• clubs
  
• social groups
  
• awareness and advocacy initiatives

Visit the website for details

Dynacare

209 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 100

• 905-257-3186
• wheelchair accessible

2525 Old Bronte Rd, Suite 180

• 905-450-5128
• wheelchair accessible

2315 Bristol Circle, Unit 103

• 905-829-5843
• wheelchair accessible

LifeLabs
**All Oakville Lifelab locations offer a Serving Patients with Autism Program**

170 Rebecca St

• 1-877-849-3637
• laboratory testing
• wheelchair accessible

575 River Glen Blvd

• 1-877-849-3637
• laboratory testing
• ECG
• wheelchair accessible

1235 Trafalgar Rd, B-08

• 1-877-849-3637
• laboratory testing
• ECG
• Holter monitoring
• wheelchair accessible

1060 Speers Rd, Unit 120

• 1-877-849-3637
• laboratory testing
• ECG
• wheelchair accessible

3075 Hospital Gate, Suite 205

• 1-877-849-3637
• laboratory testing
• ECG
• Holter monitoring
• wheelchair accessible

Adult and Children Service Coordination -- guidance for children and adults with a developmental disability and their families to access resources in the community as well as information and resources on such matters as wills and estate planning, education and school issues, and government programs for people with a developmental disability

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

Community integration program * experiential learning, work placements * recreation and social activities * capacity 12

COVID19 -- Call hospital switchboard or check website for current screening and visiting policies


Health care facility providing complex continuing care, rehabilitation and long term care

Complex Continuing Care

• inpatient accommodation for patients with complex or progressive illnesses or disabilities
• functional enhancement service, with geriatric focus
• chronic assisted ventilatory care (CAVC)
• residential care for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other complex conditions

Rehabilitation and Community Living

• Acquired Brain Injury adult day program and behaviour service
• amputee and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• augmentative and alternative communication
• home ventilator training
• neurological rehabilitation
• prosthetics and orthotics
• respiratory rehabilitation
• seniors in-home mental health assessment and consultation
• sleep laboratory
• tuberculosis treatment

West Park Rehab Plus

• massage therapy and acupuncture
• chiropody
• occupational therapy
• physiotherapy
• speech language pathology

Fees for some services

Gage Transition to Independent Living 416-481-0868, ext 224 -- transitional living and life skills training for adults 18 years and older who require attendant services

Long Term Care Centre -- see separate entry