Persons with disabilities living or planning to live independently in the community
Fees
Free
Languages
English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; German ; Italian ; Spanish
Area(s) Served
Greater Toronto Area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
Automatic entrance * elevator with braille and voice/tone features * accessible washroom
Description of Services:
An organization run by people with disabilities * promote the rights of people with disabilities for them to take control of their own lives * offer opportunities for people with disabilities to learn skills * develop and implement services, programs and activities that empower individuals with disabilities
Programs include:
attendant service application
independent living skills training
direct funding/financement direct
parenting with disability network
peer support
service navigation
Attendant Service Application Centre (ASAC)
Centralized point of access for individuals with physical disabilities to apply for the following attendant services offered by all attendant service providers in Toronto and York Region
supportive housing attendant services
attendant outreach services
transitional and life skills programs
Other services: Greenbook Online - searchable directory of attendant services in Ontario
Direct Funding Program
Enables adults with permanent physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendants. Eligible participants will receive a budget so they can recruit, hire and train their own personal care attendants. Services are portable within Ontario and allow choice, flexibility and control to individuals who want to self-manage their attendant services.
About Us
To promote the attainment and maintenance of optimum Independent Living of persons with disabilities in Toronto