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Halton Support Services (HSS) - Family Support Group
HSS is organizing a support group for families and caregivers. This group will feature discussions on a variety of topics and will sometimes include presentations from other professionals. The first meeting will take place on Monday October 4, 2010 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. There is no fee for this group and registration is required. For more information or to register please call 905-849-8000 or 1-800-600-2013 (toll free) or email info@haltonsupportservices.ca.
Special Services at Home (SSAH) – It’s Renewal Time Again!
If you currently receive Special Services at Home (SSAH), you would have received a renewal package for the upcoming fiscal year (April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012). If you would like assistance completing your renewal application, clinics are being arranged by Halton Support Services. See below for dates and times. Registration is required.
Service Coordinators, Special Agreement Officers (SAO) from the SSAH program and Respite Coordinators will be on hand to assist families with any questions and/or concerns.
If you are interested in attending one of these sessions please contact Halton Support Services at
905-849-8000 or 1-800-600-2013 to register.
Reminder: deadline for the submission of SSAH renewal applications is November 30, 2010. This is a strict deadline. The Ministry has indicated there will be no reminder letters or phone calls.
Respite Program Notice
Just a reminder for families receiving respite funds through Halton Support Services, we are now in the second 6 month allotment for respite dollars. Hours claimed between October 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011 will be taken from your second 6 month allotment. Invoices for claims from your respite allotment from April 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010 must be received in our office by October 12, 2010. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Cyndy or Janice at 905-849-8000 ext. 433/333.
Note: If you are looking for information or an individual to potentially work with your family member please visit www.respiteservices.com or call Cyndy or Janice.
Respite Training
The Central West Region Autism Respite Training Initiative Committee is pleased to offer free training workshops designed specifically for parents, families, respite workers, agency staff and friends. The training sessions are as follows: Understanding the Social World Tuesday October 19, 2010 and Planning for Successful Daily Transitions Friday November 19, 2010. For more information or to register please visit www.kerrysplace.org/respitetraining or call 1-888-928-5463.
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Revised Connections Booklet Available – A Guide to Transition Planning for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
 is a self-help manual on transition planning written for parents. The information in the Connections Guide can assist parents in making decisions for the future that are right for their child and their family. Revised copies of this guide are available at Halton Support Services.
For more information or to request a copy please call 905-849-8000 or toll free at 1-800-600-2013. Please note that this guide is available to view and download on our website with access from the front page and in Resources.
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
The Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) program provides help to families to assist with extraordinary costs related to caring for a child with a developmental disability. The child must be 17 years of age or younger and the income of a family will be evaluated to determine qualification. For more information please visit www.children.gov.on.ca or contact your Special Agreements Officer.
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
The RDSP is a long-term savings vehicle to help families save for the long-term financial security of an individual with a severe disability. For more information please click here: www.hrsdc.gc.ca. For general inquiries please call Service Canada at
1-800-O-Canada.
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Autism Ontario – Halton Chapter
All members of Autism Ontario – Halton Chapter are eligible for rebates for specific programs offered by the chapter. All persons with a diagnosis of ASD, or a disorder that falls under the Autism Spectrum umbrella, regardless of age, are eligible to apply for participation in the Chapter’s subsidy program. The subsidy is not available for one on one therapy. Subsidies can be put towards the cost of programs operated by the Chapter, or camps and group programs operated by other organizations. For more information please call 905-631-1233 or visit www.autismhalton.com.
Halton Region - Child Care Subsidy
Child care subsidy or financial assistance with the cost of child care is available to families who are working, attending school or looking for work. Eligibility for financial assistance is based on your family’s income, other eligibility criteria may apply. For more information please call Coordinated Intake Services at 905-825-6000 and ask for Intake for Child Care Subsidy or visit www.halton.ca.
YMCA Fee Subsidy
The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign ensures that those with financial limitations can access the YMCA for an individual membership or a family membership in the YMCA Facility. Eligibility for financial assistance is based on your family’s income, other eligibility criteria may apply. For more information: Oakville, please call 905-845-3417 or visit www.ymcaofoakville.com or Burlington residents please call
905-632-5000 or visit www.ymcahbb.ca.
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