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Distance: 200km
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COVID19 -- Call Health Connection with questions or concerns at 1-800-361-5653 or visit york.ca.
Early intervention and high-risk home visiting services; clients receive blended home visiting services from Public Health nurses, family visitors and social workers
Early intervention and high-risk home visiting services; clients receive blended home visiting services from Public Health nurses, family visitors and social workers
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COVID19 -- Check Facebook page for online programming and updates; respite and Saturday program currently not running, but may resume in summer of 2023; contact organization for update
Programs for adults with developmental disabilities
Programs for adults with developmental disabilities
- day program
- after school program
- holiday programs
- high school transition
- job training
- skill building activities for life skills, social, and fine and gross motor skills through educational curriculum and hands-on activities
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COVID19 -- clinics continued by videoconference with Southlake Regional Health Centre and Markham Stouffville Hospital, plan is to resume clinics at MacKenzie Health
York Region Early Intervention Services provides multi-disciplinary neonatal services, including assessment and monitoring of development in all areas * referrals to community supports
York Region Early Intervention Services provides multi-disciplinary neonatal services, including assessment and monitoring of development in all areas * referrals to community supports
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COVID19 -- Call Health Connection with questions or concerns at 1-800-361-5653 or visit york.ca.
Early intervention and high-risk home visiting services; clients receive blended home visiting services from Public Health nurses, family visitors and social workers
Early intervention and high-risk home visiting services; clients receive blended home visiting services from Public Health nurses, family visitors and social workers
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Financial aid for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Eligible Services and Products
- Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI)
- speech and language therapy
- camps (winter or summer)
- occupational therapy (motor skills)
- communication devices, support equipment
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A 7 week summer day camp experience for children and young adults with Autism in a caring, non-judgmental environment * registration opens in March each year
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Supporting and advocating alongside all autistic individuals across the province, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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Provides resources to support parents of children on the autism spectrum and autistic self-advocates to constructively express dissatisfaction and contribute to creative solutions to problems existing in human service systems
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Provides information and referral to families and caregivers supporting people living with Autism Spectrum Disorders, services can include:
Family Supports - Supporting and advocating alongside all autistic individuals across the province, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Positive Advocacy Resources - Provides resources to support parents of children on the autism spectrum and autistic self-advocates to constructively express dissatisfaction and contribute to creative solutions to problems existing in human service systems
Service Navigation - Offers orientation and system navigation supports to families who are accessing or interested in accessing the Ontario Autism Program, including help navigating autism services and finding local services and supports in their communities.
Summer Day Camp - A 7 week summer day camp experience for children and young adults with Autism in a caring, non-judgmental environment * registration opens in March each year
- parent support groups
- programs for children, youth and their families
- social learning opportunities
- advocacy
- workshops
- research libraries
- educational support
Family Supports - Supporting and advocating alongside all autistic individuals across the province, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Positive Advocacy Resources - Provides resources to support parents of children on the autism spectrum and autistic self-advocates to constructively express dissatisfaction and contribute to creative solutions to problems existing in human service systems
Service Navigation - Offers orientation and system navigation supports to families who are accessing or interested in accessing the Ontario Autism Program, including help navigating autism services and finding local services and supports in their communities.
Summer Day Camp - A 7 week summer day camp experience for children and young adults with Autism in a caring, non-judgmental environment * registration opens in March each year
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Provides information and support for all residents who have a connection to autism including families, children, adults on the spectrum, caregivers, support workers, and teachers
Services include:
Services include:
- Community information sessions featuring special speakers and/or training workshops, covering topics such as advocacy, support and the latest news in ASD research
- Works with community partners to promote and enhance awareness about autism
- Holds various fundraising events throughout the year, and run programs and events for individuals with ASD and their families to get involved, socialize and network
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Children's day school and treatment centre for children with physical and developmental disabilities
Services
Services
- preschool
- elementary school
- therapy clinic
- respite and recreational program
- summer and winter camps
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Long-term residential care and vocational training for adults with a developmental disability * woodworking shop, Craft Studio, dance troupe
Day Program
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COVID19 -- Phone or email for information; visit The ABLE Network website for updates
Inclusive work and recreation opportunities
Core Programs
Inclusive work and recreation opportunities
Core Programs
- work experience
- transit training
- recreation
- literacy
- volunteer activities
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Clothing Pickup for Cerebral Palsy
Office: Greater Toronto Area (including Oakville) 416-936-6000 ;
Cambridge/Hamilton/Burlington/London areas: toll free 1-888-238-6327 Visit Website
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Clothing Pick-Up For Cerebral Palsy (CP4CP) works directly for the sole benefit of the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP)
- offering free pick up service right at your door and convenient drop boxes in many neighbourhoods
Items Accepted
- clothes, shoes, coats, bedding and linens
- re-usable items that are in good condition and working order such as toys, games, books (limit applies), small appliances, electronics, housewares, sporting goods
- small furniture items (limited to items one person can carry)
Items NOT accepted
- Baby Car Seats
- Baby Strollers
- Baby Cribs
- Air Conditioners
- Large Appliances (Refrigerators/Stoves, etc...)
- Lawnmowers
- BBQ's
- Anything With A Gas Tank (or Flammable Products)
- Doors
- Windows (or Any Construction Material)
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A non-profit social service agency dedicated to providing services for individuals with developmental disability * provides residential supports * community and day programs/supports * outreach and respite * person directed planning * supported employment services
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Advocacy for aging adults with developmental disabilities
- partnership of service providers in long term care and developmental disabilities
- regional committees across Ontario
- focuses on cross sector planning, applied research, caregiver education, innovation in service delivery and policy development.
- includes provincial associations, planning bodies, educational institutions, researchers and policy-makers
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Provides residential treatment for children and youth with brain-based disabilities such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder with an all-inclusive approach to treatment including; education, psychiatric consultation, life and social skills training, and recreation
Homes:
CH Mono -- capacity 9
CH Stouffville -- capacity 8
CH Markham -- capacity 8
CH Orangeville-- capacity 6
CH Tottenham -- capacity 7
Palmer Home -- capacity 8
Homes:
CH Mono -- capacity 9
- for ages 12-18
- on-site Section 23 classroom
CH Stouffville -- capacity 8
- for ages 8-18
- on-site Section 23 classroom
CH Markham -- capacity 8
- for ages 12-18
- for youths who have been diagnosed with PDD ( Pervasive Developmental Disorder) and ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)
- in-house day program focused on applied academics and life skill development
CH Orangeville-- capacity 6
- for ages 12-18
- on-site Section 23 classroom
CH Tottenham -- capacity 7
- for ages 8 -18
- on-site Section 23 classroom
Palmer Home -- capacity 8
- for transitional age youth ages 17-21
- focuses on life and vocational skills training
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Community Support Services: supports individuals with intellectual disabilities of all ages and their families in accessing resources and opportunities in their community including:
The Community Support staff offer services in a variety of languages including:
Cantonese; Mandarin; Hindi; Punjabi; Urdu and Tamil. Contacts:
Winny Ho (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110, ext 382
who@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Crystie Lau (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110 ext 267
clau@@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Puja Jit (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) at 905-884-9110 ext 640
pjit@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Thaniyia Manohararajah (Tamil) at 905-884-9110 ext 703
tmano@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Fee For Service Options:
Marketplace: provides a selection of group educational courses, social activities and recreational opportunities for adults in collaboration with local municipalities and school boards
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext 380
cjohnston@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Learning Academy: offers an educationally-based curriculum, with a focus on the practice and improvement of various literacy skills and community based activities * It is offered in two locations: Vaughan and Richmond Hill
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext 380
cjohnston@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Residential and Day support:
The following services are available through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) through the Regional Prioritization Process (https://www.dsontario.ca/):
Residential Services: Group Homes, Supported Independent Living, Community Participation Programs
Services and Programs:
- individualized guidance and support: immediate assistance (no w/l)
- education and self help workshops/groups
- respite options: March Break and Summer Camps for Children, Youth, and Adults in Stouffville, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan * weeknight and weekend programs are offered on an as needed basis
- parent operated programs: led and driven by parents and participants to create program options with the support and guidance of CLYS Coordinators
The Community Support staff offer services in a variety of languages including:
Cantonese; Mandarin; Hindi; Punjabi; Urdu and Tamil. Contacts:
Winny Ho (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110, ext 382
who@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Crystie Lau (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110 ext 267
clau@@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Puja Jit (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) at 905-884-9110 ext 640
pjit@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Thaniyia Manohararajah (Tamil) at 905-884-9110 ext 703
tmano@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Fee For Service Options:
Marketplace: provides a selection of group educational courses, social activities and recreational opportunities for adults in collaboration with local municipalities and school boards
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext 380
cjohnston@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Learning Academy: offers an educationally-based curriculum, with a focus on the practice and improvement of various literacy skills and community based activities * It is offered in two locations: Vaughan and Richmond Hill
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext 380
cjohnston@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Residential and Day support:
The following services are available through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) through the Regional Prioritization Process (https://www.dsontario.ca/):
Residential Services: Group Homes, Supported Independent Living, Community Participation Programs
Services and Programs:
- Markham
- Vaughan
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Services
- vocational training
- supported employment program
- life skills/education
- recreational, and social programs
- day program
- music and art programs
- person-centred planning
- Virtual Inclusive Learning Academy
- Kosher Food Services: cafe, catering, events
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Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
Adults with special needs program at Participation House, 9 Butternut Lane, Markham
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Adults with special needs program at Participation House, 9 Butternut Lane, Markham
- individualized instruction and support
- adults with varying levels of abilities build and enhance their employability and life skills for success and independence at their own pace
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Offers supportive living and employment supports for people with developmental disabilities
Services and Programs:
Services and Programs:
- Employment Services
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A non-profit, faith-based organization providing services to adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Ontario
Supports and services in Simcoe County include:
Supports and services in Simcoe County include:
- community residences in Barrie, Orillia, Keswick and Bradford and throughout Ontario
- supported independent living - assistance with meal preparation, banking, house keeping and medical appointments and more
- employment supports, community involvement and access to volunteer opportunities and recreational activities
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Services
- vocational training
- supported employment program
- life skills/education
- recreational, and social programs
- day program
- music and art programs
- person-centred planning
- Inclusive Virtual Learning Academy
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Person Directed Planning -- helps clients to set goals and find the supports necessary to enable them to reach their goals
Academic Supports -- assists clients enrolled in college or university programs with individualized academic support
Day Supports
- arts, recreation
- life skills development including money management and emotional/social skills
- respite for teens
- pre-employment training
- employment counselling and placement
- employment supports for clients of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Community Support Services: supports individuals with intellectual disabilities of all ages and their families in accessing resources and opportunities in their community including:
The Community Support staff offer services in a variety of languages including:
Cantonese; Mandarin; Hindi; Punjabi; Urdu and Tamil. Contacts:
Winny Ho (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110, ext 382
who@communitylivingsouth.ca
Crystie Lau (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110 ext 267
clau@@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Puja Jit (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) at 905-884-9110 ext 640
pjit@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Thaniyia Manohararajah (Tamil) at 905-884-9110 ext 703
tmano@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Fee For Service Options:
Marketplace: provides a selection of group educational courses, social activities and recreational opportunities for adults in collaboration with local municipalities and school boards
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext. 380
Learning Academy: offers an educationally-based curriculum, with a focus on the practice and improvement of various literacy skills and community based activities * It is offered in two locations: Vaughan and Richmond Hill
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext. 380
Residential and Day support:
The following services are available through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) through the Regional Prioritization Process (https://www.dsontario.ca/):
Residential Services: Group Homes, Supported Independent Living, Community Participation Programs
- individualized guidance and support: immediate assistance (no w/l)
- education and self help workshops/groups
- respite options: March Break and Summer Camps for Children, Youth, and Adults in Stouffville, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan * weeknight and weekend programs are offered on an as needed basis
- parent operated programs: led and driven by parents and participants to create program options with the support and guidance of CLYS Coordinators
The Community Support staff offer services in a variety of languages including:
Cantonese; Mandarin; Hindi; Punjabi; Urdu and Tamil. Contacts:
Winny Ho (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110, ext 382
who@communitylivingsouth.ca
Crystie Lau (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110 ext 267
clau@@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Puja Jit (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) at 905-884-9110 ext 640
pjit@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Thaniyia Manohararajah (Tamil) at 905-884-9110 ext 703
tmano@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Fee For Service Options:
Marketplace: provides a selection of group educational courses, social activities and recreational opportunities for adults in collaboration with local municipalities and school boards
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext. 380
Learning Academy: offers an educationally-based curriculum, with a focus on the practice and improvement of various literacy skills and community based activities * It is offered in two locations: Vaughan and Richmond Hill
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext. 380
Residential and Day support:
The following services are available through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) through the Regional Prioritization Process (https://www.dsontario.ca/):
Residential Services: Group Homes, Supported Independent Living, Community Participation Programs
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