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Respite Program – Seasonal Funds Available for 2010/2011
The Halton Support Services Respite Program has received limited
seasonal funds to assist families/caregivers with costs related
to sending their child to camp. If you would like to apply for
these funds please contact the respite program by Friday June
4, 2010 at 905-849-8000/1-800-600-2013 ext. 333 or 433.
Passport
Initiative
Passport is designed for individuals who have a
developmental disability and are no longer able to access school
supports and who would benefit from community participation supports.
This initiative can provide funding to create day-time activities
or purchase services from existing day programs. If your son/daughter
will be graduating from high school this June 2010 please contact
Isabel Pereira at 905-849-8000 ext. 336. Please be advised that
there is a waitlist for this initiative.
Interesting
Information/Workshops
If
Your Family Member is Turning 18, here is Some Important Information
on ODSP
•
Six months prior to his or her birthday contact the Ontario Disability
Support Program (ODSP). ODSP is an Ontario
government program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals
who have developmental disabilities and are in
financial need or who want to work and need support. You must
be 18 years of age to apply for ODSP.
• The program has two parts; Income Supports and Employment
Supports. Income supports provide financial
assistance and other benefits to eligible individuals that can
include accommodation and basic living expenses as well
as prescription drugs and basic dental care. Employment supports
provides services to eligible individuals to assist
them with overcoming barriers to employment.
• To apply for this benefit please contact your local Ministry
of Community and Social Services ODSP office at 905-637-
4500 or toll free at 1-800-567-6388 and ask to speak with Intake
to conduct a phone interview.
• When you are applying for ODSP you will need to provide
them with your Social Insurance Number (SIN), Health card,
Date of Birth (DOB), information regarding your current accommodation,
next of kin and proof of income and assets
(e.g. Bank statement).
• If you need assistance obtaining a SIN card please contact
your local Service Canada office at 1-800-206-7218.
Where
to Get Help in Halton
‘Where
to Get Help in Halton’ is a booklet that has been put together
by the Halton Region. The newest edition of this booklet came
out in 2009 and includes information on different services available
to assist families within Halton Region. To obtain a copy of this
booklet dial 311 or call 905-825-6000 or visit www.halton.ca.
EatRight
Ontario
Questions
on healthy eating? Call a registered dietitian for free at 1-877-510-510-2
or visit www.Ontario.ca/EatRight.
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Community
Network of Specialized Care Workshops Educational Events for
Families;
How to Make the Most of Medical Appointments for People with
Developmental Disabilities
Saturday
May 29, 2010 from 10:00am to 2:00pm in Guelph
Please RSVP by May 21, 2010 to kstockdale@cwsds.ca or 905-844-7864
ext. 246.
Please note there is no cost to attend this workshop and lunch
will be provided.
Reach
for the Rainbow (RFTR)
Reach for the Rainbow is a registered charity serving children
and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
RFTR works in partnership with organized children’s camps
and recreational programs within Ontario to provide integrated
opportunities for children and youth. Participants are included
in program activities while 1:1 support staff responds to any
requirements associated with the individual’s disability.
For more information please visit www.reachfortherainbow.ca
or call
416-503-0088.
Access
2 Entertainment Card
The
Access 2 Entertainment card provides free admission (or a significant
discount) for support workers who are accompanying an individual
with a developmental disability to a member movie theatre (e.g.
AMC or Famous Players). The individual who requires support
will pay regular admission. Individuals who have a permanent
disability who require a support worker when attending a movie
theatre are eligible for this card. The Access 2 Entertainment
card now also provides free or discounted admission to Casa
Loma, Ontario Place and the Toronto Marlies.
For
more information or to apply for one please visit www.access2.ca
or call 416-932-8382 ext. 227. Please allow four to six weeks
for processing of your application and delivery of your Access
2 Entertainment card.
Active
Living Alliance
The Active Living Alliance for
Canadians with a Disability (ALACD) promotes supports and enables
Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. They
provide nationally coordinated leadership, support, encouragement,
promotion and information that facilitates healthy active living
opportunities for Canadians of all abilities across all settings
and environments.
For more information please visit www.ala.ca.
Crisis
Outreach and Support Team (COAST)
This
service is operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association
and provides 24/7 telephone support and mobile intervention
to persons who are in crisis and have a mental health concern
that are over the age of 16 years. Mental Health
professionals and specially trained, plain-clothed police officers
assess and assist individuals. It is also the access point for
Safe Beds which is a 3-5 day crisis bed facility for individuals
who are in crisis and have mental health concerns. For more
information or to contact COAST please visit www.cmha-halton.ca
or call 1-877-825-9011.
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