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Program:
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S.T.E.P. (Foundations Program)
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Address:
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Box 274
Kirkland Lake, ON
P2N 3H7
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Street Address:
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51 Government Rd W
Kirkland Lake
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Intersection:
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Government Rd W and Lebel Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Ramp at rear of building and a push door button
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Executives:
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Lauri Lambert - Executive Director
17055687563 * lauri.lambert@communitylivingkl.com
Kim Harvey - Supervisor
705-567-9331 ext 232 * kim.harvey@communitylivingkl.com
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Service Description:
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Provides students with an intellectual disability, a transition plan that is used to facilitate a smooth and successful transition from school to community life
Classes
- transitions curriculum
- life skills curriculum
- healthy relationships
- anger management
- conflict resolution
- dealing with bullies
- budgets and ledgers
- life skills
Services
- assists students to find and complete Coop placements
- transitions youth out of school to post-secondary education, training, certificate programs, apprenticeships, volunteering or employment
- job readiness skills and supporting students at work
- links to other agencies for resumes, job search, assessments, etc
- links to programs, such as, Community Integration Program, Special Olympics Ontario, Volunteer Services Program, and Supported Independent Living/Residential Programs.
- links to agencies, such as, D.S.O., O.D.S.P., H.R.D.C., Community Employment Program/Employment Options, etc.
- the development of Person Centered Plans (individual support plans)
- assisting students to find and complete placements in order to graduate secondary school
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Application:
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Applications must be made through Development Services Ontario (DSO)
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth between 16 to 29 years of age with an intellectual disability preparing to leave school
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Kirkland Lake and area
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