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Address:
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1712 Ellesmere Rd
Toronto, ON
M1H 2V5
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Intersection:
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McCowan Rd and Ellesmere Rd
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Location:
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Toronto (Woburn, Scarborough)
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Accessibility Notes:
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entrance, elevator, washrooms
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Service Description:
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Advocates for and provides supports and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability
Children and Youth
Information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans * help in accessing funding and programs * development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs * employment programs for youth * Person Directed Planning
Adults
Skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training * job placement * Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community * case management, counselling, advocacy * Person Directed Planning
Families
Family and parent support groups * in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services * membership
Residential Services
Supported group living * supportive home share * supportive independent living * LIGHTS, http://www.lights.to/index.html -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility
Respite Services
Adult fee-for-service programs * residential respite for children and adults * summer camps
ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networksv
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Fees:
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Fees vary by service (Passport funding is available to those over 18)
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Application:
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Contact Developmental Services Ontario, Toronto Region 1-855-372-3858 (1-855-DS-ADULT)
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability
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