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Community-based services for people with an intellectual disability including accommodation, day program, respite care, planning and family supports
Residential Programs - Supported living arrangements to adults at various apartment buildings and home settings
Respite Programs
Community Access Program - Adult day program * promotes growth through activities such as cooking, art, horticulture, crafts, education and computer skills
Residential Programs - Supported living arrangements to adults at various apartment buildings and home settings
Respite Programs
- Associate Family Relief - Out of home (usually) respite for children under the age of 21 years who have an intellectual disability
- respite funds and services may be available to families who are caring for a child at home with the following criteria: family and child reside in Elgin County and the child is under the age of 18, child has a diagnosis or professional assessment to indicate Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a social, emotional, behavioural or psychiatric need or a physical or developmental disability
- respite program is for children who have been assessed as medically fragile through the Home and Community Care Support Services
Community Access Program - Adult day program * promotes growth through activities such as cooking, art, horticulture, crafts, education and computer skills
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Individualized services designed to end the isolation of adults with intellectual disabilities * operates 3 homes and a day program
Day Program - Full week of activities for people with and without intellectual disabilities * arts and crafts, drama classes, exercise programs, and kitchen programs * for more information and to book call 519-652-9778 ext 228 * programming limited due to COVID-19
Music Club - Program for people of all music abilities * meets Mon 10am-11am online * contact laurel@larchelondon.org for more details
Open Mic - Wed 7pm-9pm online * every other week - a place for people of all abilities to meet together to share music
Coffee House -Every other Wed 7pm-9pm at The Gathering Place 4448 Colonel Talbot Rd, London - a place for people of all abilities to meet together and share music in person participants are asked to attend with personal support aide as required (see website www.larchelondon.ca for exact dates)
Drum Circle - All are welcome to participate in a shared rhythm experience Thu 4pm-5pm * $5 per session or $20 for 6 weeks * participants are asked to attend with personal support aide as required
Day Program - Full week of activities for people with and without intellectual disabilities * arts and crafts, drama classes, exercise programs, and kitchen programs * for more information and to book call 519-652-9778 ext 228 * programming limited due to COVID-19
Music Club - Program for people of all music abilities * meets Mon 10am-11am online * contact laurel@larchelondon.org for more details
Open Mic - Wed 7pm-9pm online * every other week - a place for people of all abilities to meet together to share music
Coffee House -Every other Wed 7pm-9pm at The Gathering Place 4448 Colonel Talbot Rd, London - a place for people of all abilities to meet together and share music in person participants are asked to attend with personal support aide as required (see website www.larchelondon.ca for exact dates)
Drum Circle - All are welcome to participate in a shared rhythm experience Thu 4pm-5pm * $5 per session or $20 for 6 weeks * participants are asked to attend with personal support aide as required
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Provides supports to people with developmental challenges * group homes are located in London, St Thomas and Woodstock * Woodstock also as a host family program and a respite program for children who are medically fragile or technologically dependent * London also has a Supported Independent Living program for those requiring minimal supports *organization has faith based roots; services are open to all
Head Office:
26 Peppler St
Waterloo, ON N2J 3C4
519-783-6810
Head Office:
26 Peppler St
Waterloo, ON N2J 3C4
519-783-6810
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One-on-one residential supports * includes employment, recreational and volunteer activities * amount and duration of support varies according to personal need
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Behavioural treatment services for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Offices and treatment spaces in Owen Sound, Stratford, Sarnia, Chatham, Windsor, Strathroy, St Thomas, South London and North London
- assessments
- individual and group behavioural treatment
- supports for kids
- supports for parents and caregivers
- workshops and presentations through Foundational Family Services
- Caregiver Mediated Early Years program
- Entry to School program
Offices and treatment spaces in Owen Sound, Stratford, Sarnia, Chatham, Windsor, Strathroy, St Thomas, South London and North London
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Offers accommodation supports at a variety of homes that are located throughout London with supports provided as required by trained professional staff
Supports may include personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, finances, meal planning and preparation, access to medical care, recreation and leisure activities
Vacancies are filled with referrals from Developmental Services Ontario
Supports may include personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, finances, meal planning and preparation, access to medical care, recreation and leisure activities
Vacancies are filled with referrals from Developmental Services Ontario
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Provides and advocates for a range of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities including accommodation, employment, respite, community access, planning and family supports
New Vision Advocates - Supports and develops self -advocacy through education, mentoring and active participation in organizational and community life * email advocate@cll.on.ca or call 519-686-3000
Family Support Program - Advocacy, supportive counselling, emotional support and information about community services and supports for families living in London who have a child with a developmental disability who is under 18 years of age * call a Family Support Worker at 519-686-3000 for more details
Person Centred Planning - Planning Facilitators assist people 18 years and over to navigate service system, develop plans, identify personal goals * contact Maureen Tomchick, Manager of Quality Assurance at 519-686-3000 ext 364 or email maureen.tomchick@cll.on.ca
Community Access Services
Child, Youth and Transitional Services
Services and Programs:
New Vision Advocates - Supports and develops self -advocacy through education, mentoring and active participation in organizational and community life * email advocate@cll.on.ca or call 519-686-3000
Family Support Program - Advocacy, supportive counselling, emotional support and information about community services and supports for families living in London who have a child with a developmental disability who is under 18 years of age * call a Family Support Worker at 519-686-3000 for more details
Person Centred Planning - Planning Facilitators assist people 18 years and over to navigate service system, develop plans, identify personal goals * contact Maureen Tomchick, Manager of Quality Assurance at 519-686-3000 ext 364 or email maureen.tomchick@cll.on.ca
Community Access Services
- Access Centres - Activities in the areas of leisure, recreation, volunteerism and lifelong learning
- Community Leisure Connections - Small group leisure activities for adults with a developmental disability
Child, Youth and Transitional Services
- Facilitating Youth Independence (FYI) - supports youth 18-22 years with a developmental disability transition into community life after high school * community opportunities for leisure, practical learning and volunteering
- Teach and Play Toy Lending Library - for children and youth 2-15 years * email for information
- Social Sexual Safety Awareness Training - classes to learn about healthy sexuality in a safe and supportive environment * classes offered on short or long term basis to meet needs of each person * call 519-686-3000 ext 342 for details
- ASD-Spectrum Leisure Nights - weekly evening programming for children and youth who have autism or are in the autism spectrum * email for information
- Access Summer Leisure Program - summer day camp with leisure activities for students aged 4-21 years currently registered in a school who have multiple disabilities including a developmental disability *email for information
Services and Programs:
- Employment Services
- Accommodation Services
- Respite Services
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Support services (residential and work experience programs) for adults with a developmental disability * supported living in residential apartment or home settings, providing support with activities of daily living, pursuit of employment, leisure and recreation activities
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Community Integration Program (CIP) Adult Protective Service Worker (APSW)
519-433-0184 ext 8513Visit Website
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Adult Protective Service Worker Program: Supports adults with a developmental disability who are living independently with advocacy, planning, case management and coordination
Passport Program - Supports for adults with a developmental disability to connect with their community and live as independently as possible * supports may include activities of daily living, community participation, funding for caregiver respite services and supports
Passport Program - Supports for adults with a developmental disability to connect with their community and live as independently as possible * supports may include activities of daily living, community participation, funding for caregiver respite services and supports
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Programs for Children and Youth
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Voluntary health organization for Rett Syndrome
- provides emotional support and networking to families
- holds national conferences
- supports Canadian Rett syndrome research
- newsletter for members
- information about Rett Syndrome provided on website
- resource materials for sale on website
- sustains the Canadian Rett Syndrome Registry
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Resource centre where adults with any type of disability help each other achieve personal success and independence in the community * information and referral
Information and Referral - Access cross-disability information for people with disabilities, their families and/or friends, and the general community * discover available resources and services in the region
Research and Development - Identify needs in the community and respond to those needs * may consist of developing a new program or hosting a seminar or forum on a particular subject
Peer Support - Participants share information, ideas, life experiences and skills while enjoying social activities
Individual Advocacy/Independent Living Skills - Support to consumers pursuing advocacy goals through one-to-one communication and workshops on various topics
Self-Managed Attendant Care - Direct Funding - Information booklets and application kits to receive direct funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to self-manage attendant care * individuals with physical disabilities may be eligible
Information and Referral - Access cross-disability information for people with disabilities, their families and/or friends, and the general community * discover available resources and services in the region
Research and Development - Identify needs in the community and respond to those needs * may consist of developing a new program or hosting a seminar or forum on a particular subject
Peer Support - Participants share information, ideas, life experiences and skills while enjoying social activities
Individual Advocacy/Independent Living Skills - Support to consumers pursuing advocacy goals through one-to-one communication and workshops on various topics
Self-Managed Attendant Care - Direct Funding - Information booklets and application kits to receive direct funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to self-manage attendant care * individuals with physical disabilities may be eligible
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Assistance and advocacy for adults with intellectual disabilities
Supported Independent Living - Supports with daily living to enable people with a developmental disability to live in the community
Supports in Long-Term Care - Supports for individuals with a developmental disability who reside in long-term care
Passport Funding and Person Directed Planning - Assistance for people with a disability and their families with planning for life in the community
Community Participation Supports - Assistance for people with a disability in finding meaningful daily activities including leisure, employment and education
Supported Independent Living - Supports with daily living to enable people with a developmental disability to live in the community
Supports in Long-Term Care - Supports for individuals with a developmental disability who reside in long-term care
Passport Funding and Person Directed Planning - Assistance for people with a disability and their families with planning for life in the community
Community Participation Supports - Assistance for people with a disability in finding meaningful daily activities including leisure, employment and education
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Assists people with a disability to achieve their employment goals
Helps with every aspect of finding meaningful employment, including job readiness, resume writing, job searches, development with potential employers and work site job coaching * people are supported in a variety of jobs, ranging from office administration to manufacturing and customer service
Helps with every aspect of finding meaningful employment, including job readiness, resume writing, job searches, development with potential employers and work site job coaching * people are supported in a variety of jobs, ranging from office administration to manufacturing and customer service
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Single point of access to adult developmental services funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services for adults with a developmental disability
Services and supports include residential services and supports, caregiver respite, community participation supports, Passport Program * professional and specialized services and supports, person directed planning and employment supports
Services and supports include residential services and supports, caregiver respite, community participation supports, Passport Program * professional and specialized services and supports, person directed planning and employment supports
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Helps adults who have a developmental disability to be involved in their communities and live as independently as possible by providing funding for community participation services and supports, activities of daily living and person-directed planning * passport funding can also be
used to provide caregiver respite
used to provide caregiver respite
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Service coordination for children and youth with complex needs who may require a response from more than one service provider * single point of access for children and adolescents who require access to residential-based mental health treatment services * Developmental Services Ontario South West Region and Passport South West Region are divisions of this agency
Children's Services - Service coordination for children and youth with complex needs that may require a response from more than one service provider
Developmental Services Ontario - South West Region - Single point of access to adult developmental services funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services for adults with a developmental disability
Passport Program - Helps adults who have a developmental disability to be involved in their communities and live as independently as possible by providing funding for community participation services and supports, activities of daily living and person-directed planning * passport funding can also be used to provide caregiver respite
WrapAround - Individualized, coordinated, family-driven plans to meet the complex needs of children and their families
Children's Services - Service coordination for children and youth with complex needs that may require a response from more than one service provider
Developmental Services Ontario - South West Region - Single point of access to adult developmental services funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services for adults with a developmental disability
Passport Program - Helps adults who have a developmental disability to be involved in their communities and live as independently as possible by providing funding for community participation services and supports, activities of daily living and person-directed planning * passport funding can also be used to provide caregiver respite
WrapAround - Individualized, coordinated, family-driven plans to meet the complex needs of children and their families
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Fundraises for research, conducts public education and provides information on Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare brain disorder * continues to give hope to children with the disease and their families
Bethanys Hope Research Laboratory
Children's Hospital of Western Ontario
800 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON N6A 5W9
Bethanys Hope Research Laboratory
Children's Hospital of Western Ontario
800 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON N6A 5W9
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Information and support to the families of girls and women with Rett Syndrome * hosts conferences and workshops, promotes public and professional awareness, provides support and funds to research projects * outreach family support
Rett Resources Centre Canada - Sells books, videos and information packets
Rett Resources Centre Canada - Sells books, videos and information packets
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Sports training and competition for people with an intellectual disability * competitions held throughout the year * regional and provincial events on a rotating schedule
Active Start - Program for young athletes ages 4 to 7 focusing on developing fundamental movement skills like walking, running, jumping and balancing while having fun * times and locations vary * check website for more details
Weekly practices:
Active Start - Program for young athletes ages 4 to 7 focusing on developing fundamental movement skills like walking, running, jumping and balancing while having fun * times and locations vary * check website for more details
Weekly practices:
- floor hockey
- rhythmic gymnastics
- power lifting
- curling
- basketball
- swimming
- track and field
- bowling
- baseball
- skiing
- soccer
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Community participation supports and respite supports for adults with intellectual disabilities * plans for support based on each person's needs and goals
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Residential program for adults who have a developmental disability * participants are matched to families who provide support in a residential setting
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IAS clinicians, such as psychologists, behaviour specialists, speech language pathologists and occupational therapists, meet with children, youth, and families to review current concerns such as symptoms, interfering behaviour and diagnosis.
Sometimes assessments are completed to collect new or updated information. The information collected by IAS clinicians is used by the clinical team to make recommendations and intervention suggestions.
Sometimes assessments are completed to collect new or updated information. The information collected by IAS clinicians is used by the clinical team to make recommendations and intervention suggestions.
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Support for children and youth who have an intellectual disability along with severe psychiatric concerns, behaviour problems or emotional disorders.
Clinicians from the team meet children to listen to concerns, assess child's needs and create a service plan.
The services given depends on their unique needs. Can include:
Clinicians from the team meet children to listen to concerns, assess child's needs and create a service plan.
The services given depends on their unique needs. Can include:
- assessments by other clinicians on the team or in your home community
- consultation with community service providers
- education about your child's needs in the context of his/her abilities, mental health and behaviour
- group services (such as Triple P Stepping Stones program)
- short-term individual or family treatment
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Programs for youth and adults living with disabilities in the areas of employment, training, adult education, adult day program, leisure, arts, volunteering, and fitness and wellness
Fitness - Personal training and group classes * fitness centre onsite and community-based programs
Counselling - Information and support to effectively deal with issues * topics include health and wellness, safety, daily living activities, social and sexual relationships, safety awareness and community involvement
ARTworks - Designed to engage people with disabilities in the arts and in leisure activities
Day Break - Supports for the activities of daily living and personal care
Learning Centre (Employment, Voluntarism and Adult Education Programs) - Employment and training programs
LIFEworks 2 - Promotes independence, personal growth and development in a fun environment giving tools to participate in the community
LIFEworks Programs - Promotes independence, personal growth and development in a fun environment giving tools to participate in the community
Pottery Studio - Fully equipped pottery studio * classes available for people with disabilities through Artworks program * classes open to public through Fanshawe College Continuing Education and London Clay Arts Centre * open studio times available for potters
Fitness - Personal training and group classes * fitness centre onsite and community-based programs
Counselling - Information and support to effectively deal with issues * topics include health and wellness, safety, daily living activities, social and sexual relationships, safety awareness and community involvement
ARTworks - Designed to engage people with disabilities in the arts and in leisure activities
Day Break - Supports for the activities of daily living and personal care
Learning Centre (Employment, Voluntarism and Adult Education Programs) - Employment and training programs
LIFEworks 2 - Promotes independence, personal growth and development in a fun environment giving tools to participate in the community
LIFEworks Programs - Promotes independence, personal growth and development in a fun environment giving tools to participate in the community
Pottery Studio - Fully equipped pottery studio * classes available for people with disabilities through Artworks program * classes open to public through Fanshawe College Continuing Education and London Clay Arts Centre * open studio times available for potters
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