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Service Description:
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Provides and advocates for a full range of community-based services for people with intellectual disabilities including accommodation, employment, respite, community access, planning and family supports
Supported independent living/innovative residential services:
- provides assistance with medications, personal hygiene, banking, doctor appointments, cooking and meal supervision, grocery and personal shopping, social skills and transportation
- promotes independence, quality of life, health and safety
Adult Group Home Living
- offers accommodations at a variety of homes located throughout the district with supports provided by trained staff
- equipped to cater to individuals needs, including medical and/or behavioral needs
- supports may include personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, recreation and leisure activities
Day/drop in programs services include:
- employment/volunteer job placement opportunities
- life skills training
- offers a variety of leisure/recreation activities
- alternative communication assistance
- community integration/exposure such as community events, guest speakers, fundraising
Adult respite services
- provides temporary relief for family member/ guardians caring for individuals with developmental disabilities
Host Family Program
- provide a safe and secure place to live in a family home setting
- promote a high quality of life
- support community involvement, social inclusion, individual choice, independence and rights
Passport Program
- individualized supports provided to individuals in receipt of Passport funding
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