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Organization:
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RISE: Resource Centre for Independent Living - Parry Sound
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Phone Numbers:
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705-746-6996
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-634-6828
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Fax:
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705-746-2323
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Address:
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Canadore College
1 College Dr
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 0A9
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Intersection:
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Parry Sound Dr and College Dr
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Accessible parking, accessible doors, and accessible washrooms
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Hours:
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Mon, Tue, Thu, 9am-4pm * Wed 9am-12noon
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Executives:
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Tammy Gould - Executive Director/Direct Funding Program Coordinator
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Public Contacts:
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Laurie Doyle - Administrative Assistant
admin@risercil.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides services such as:
Information and Referral - provides information on a variety of programs and services available locally and provincially
Peer Support - allows people to share experiences, ideas and concerns
Research - looking for new and relevant information for people with disabilities
Independent living skills - provides one-on-one group training to achieve independent living
RISE's Accessibility Plan - improves opportunities with the removal and prevention of barriers
RDSP Registered disability savings plans - provides information on bonds and grants through the government * helps to fill out forms
Direct Funding-Self Managed Attendant Services Program - innovative program which enable adults (16+) with physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendants
Accessible and Afordable Transportation - available through West Parry Sound Community Support Services, 705-746-5602
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Meetings:
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Board of Directors' Meetings: 4th Thu of every month
Direct Funding (DF) Conference Calls: 3rd Thu of every month
Direct Funding Interview Study Prep: Weekly at 2 pm every Tue
Ontario Network of Independent Living Centres (ONILC) Conference Calls - 1st Tue every 3 months
ED Conference Calls with Independent Living (IL) Canada: 3rd Tue of every month
RISE AGM: 3rd Thu in June every year
IL Canada AGM/Conference: annually, last weekend in September |
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call or email * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults and youth 16 years and older
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound
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Last Updated:
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9/23/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=91263
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