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COVID-19: Office is closed to the public until further notice. Accepting applications for the program by email only.

A program for low and modest income households in Niagara that funds:

• affordable housing repairs
• housing modifications for persons with disabilities
• the creation of a secondary suite in single family homes

The total loan is provided as a fully forgivable loan, which is written off at an equal rate over a 10 or 15 year period. Maximum loan amount includes a grant portion for accessibility repairs, if required, of up to $5000 that does not need to be repaid.

Examples of eligible repairs include:

• structural (including building exterior such as roofs, foundations or walls)
• plumbing
• fire safety
• electrical and/or heating

Examples of eligible work include:

• ramps
• handrails and chair/bath lifts
• height adjustment to counter tops
• cues for doorbells/fire alarms

Some projects that are not eligible include: landscaping, routine maintainance, cosmetic renovations and repairs.

CSSN staff member provides an individualized home assessment and summary of recommendations to promote independence and mobility. Referrals to other services can be made when required.

Homeowner Ontario Renovates offers financial assistance to low-income households who own and occupy substandard housing to enable them to repair their dwellings to a minimum level of health and safety.

Person with Disabilities Ontario Renovates offers financial assistance to low income households occupied by persons with disabilities who require special modifications to improve accessibility to their residence.

Provides home assessments and recommendations at no cost to help seniors remain safe and independent in their homes, and falls prevention education program to both seniors and caregivers.

Safety at Home services include:

• free home assessments
• referrals for installation of assistive devices, minor home repairs, and modifications
• subsidies for assistive devices (such as grab bars) and coordination of installation for those who qualify
• fall prevention education
• community and professional presentations

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

Housing department

Programs include:

• Housing Loan Program - assists Six Nations members in obtaining housing loans for new or renovation/repair construction purposes
  
• Approved Lender Loan (Bank) Program - provides Six Nations members with the option of obtaining for an on reserve home from a financial institution
  
• Accessibility Program - provides loans for seniors and/or physically disabled Six Nations members
  
• Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) - federally-funded program that addresses mandatory repairs for structurally damaged homes and for health and safety reasons
  
• Housing Inspections - inspections for new house construction, repairs, additions or to inspect prior to purchase
  
• Rental Properties - 1 to 3 bedroom units for rent
  
• Commercial Properties - a portfolio of commercial buildings developed to provide suitable infrastructure for Council projects, community services, and private enterprise
  
• Sanitation Incentive Program - assists Six Nations members in obtaining safe and environmentally friendly septic systems, cisterns and wells

Specialized in home modifications for people with disabilities and seniors * in-home mobility construction and renovations * installation of roll-in and walk-in showers, bathroom and kitchen modifications, ramps and decks, grab bars and railings, wheelchair lifts and elevators, and the widening of doorways and hallways * lighting (light switches and electrical outlets placed in accessible locations), motion-activated lighting (throughout the home and exterior entrances)

Volunteers build custom-designed solutions and modification to help meet the daily needs of people with mobility issues and to maintain independence to the greatest extent possible. Projects are taken on if there is no commercial solution available or the cost of a commercial solution is prohibitive.

Provides funding to eligible applicants for basic home and/or vehicle modifications which enables children and adults with mobility restrictions to continue living in their homes, avoid job loss, and participate fully in their communities.

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


Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities

Attendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily living

MODC Non-Profit Housing -- supportive care in 6 unit house, capacity 8, in Meynell House with additional houses around Ontario

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

Acquired 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, polio@marchofdimes.ca, www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors

After Stroke, afterstroke@marchofdimes.ca, afterstroke.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke

Business and training services for other non-profit agencies

Provides free home assessments and recommendations to help seniors remain safe and independent in their homes

Services include:

• referrals to other agencies including installation of grab bars, home repairs, home modifications and in some areas - snow removal
• falls prevention education to clients and families
• community and professional presentations
• 'Wellness Guest Speaker' can also be requested

Retail location to purchase assistive devices. Full range of services on all the equipment provided, and equipment purchased elsewhere

Services include:

• basic repairs
  
• tune-ups of existing equipment (walkers, lifts)
  
• installation & set-up of new equipment in your home (grab bars, platform lifts, ramping systems)
  
• home and vehicle adaptations to make the lift more accessible

Products sold include:

• mobility products
  
• bathroom safety
  
• aids for daily living
  
• power mobility
  
• lift chairs
  
• ostomy products
  
• incontinence products
  
• bedroom products
  
• compression
  
• supports and braces
  
• lift and transfer devices
  
• ramps
  
• medical supplies
  
• bariatric

Program offers financial assistance to low to moderate-income families to:

• repair their home to bring to acceptable standards while improving the energy efficiency of the unit
  
• increase the accessibility of their unit through modifications and adaptation
  
• create a new affordable rental unit in an existing single family home

Supports for older adults and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
  
• referral to other community services

Additional Services:

• free home assessments
  
• referrals to brokerage service for installation of grab bars, minor home repairs, modifications
  
• assistive devices subsidies for those who qualify
  
• falls prevention education
  
• community and professional presentations upon request
  
• snow buddies volunteer snow removal program that matches students and seniors to help clear their driveway and sidewalk of snow. Students may obtain community service hours for school credit

Program offers financial assistance to low to moderate income families to:

• repair their home to bring to acceptable standards while improving the energy-efficiency of the unit
  
• increase accessibility of their unit through modifications and adaptation

Financial assistance for assistive devices -- subsidizes mobility equipment, ramps, tub transfer benches, wheelchairs (both manual and electric), grab bars, seat cushions, commodes, beds, transfer boards, bath chairs, computer software

Subsidized gym memberships -- for persons with disabilities

Accessible gym equipment-- funded by RH Mobility and housed at Ed Sackfield Fitness Centre

Community development -- works with other organizations to foster inclusion and create new programs and events for persons with disabilities

Volunteers and community work together to build affordable housing and promote home ownership


Home Ownership Program
Partners in home ownership, work with volunteers to build an affordable home

ReNew It
0% financed loan to cover home repairs that are needed to maintain health and safety

ReStore
Accepts and sells new and donated building supplies

Salvage Program
Volunteer salvage crew recover re-useable materials at no cost including kitchen and bathroom fixtures, kitchen cabinets

Ontario Renovates is a component of the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative program and is being delivered by the Region of Waterloo on behalf of the Provincial government.

One section of the program provides qualified low to moderate-income households with forgivable loans to assist with housing repairs as well as housing modifications to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities.

The other section of the program provides a forgivable loan, to homeowners, to assist with the cost of building a legal secondary apartment suite in their home, and renting it at an affordable rental rate to qualified tenants.

Maximizes functionality of all people regardless of age and ability, and provides opportunities for people with disabilities by bridging gap between funding and services

Programs and Services

• attendant care funding
• orthotics and prosthetics
• physiotherapy and suit therapy
• provides information on modifications for home accessibility
• estate planning workshops
• martial arts

The County of Dufferin Ontario Renovates program is designed to provide moderate income households, with an interest free loan to assist with necessary home repairs.

Funding is subject to availability

Referrals to local services to provide maintenance services such as snow removal, lawn maintenance, fall clean up, spring clean-up, eavestrough cleaning and exterior window cleaning * program provides adaptation services within the home once a free in-home safety assessment is completed * minor handyman repairs can be provide if materials are provided

Tenancy Risk Reduction Program - Hoarding and decluttering * email trrs@chats.on.ca

Consulations to help manage living space and furniture discussing ageing in home and other options. Discussions based on ergonomics, safety and mobility in home with individuals and any support staff. Creating functional spaces that support life transitions. Consultations can be in person or online.

Homecare and nursing services

• Registered Nursing Services
  • Motor Vehicle Accident Care
  • Complex Care/ Catastrophic Injury Care
  • Spinal Cord Injury Care
• Home Support Services
  • Homemaking - meal prep and light housekeeping
  • Personal Care Services
  • Companionship
  • Respite Care
• Child Care Relief
• Foot Care Services
• Palliative Care
• Home and Vehicle modifications
• Medical Equipment Sales/Rentals, a registered ADP vendor
• minimum of 3 hours per visit

Residential and commercial sales, service and installation of stair lifts, platform lifts, and elevators

Provides assistance to resident through a range of services for housing related needs, including:

• help to maintain housing
• help to find housing
• help with financial assistance
• help for landlords
• help with support services
• help with emergency housing