| Program: | Direct Funding - Self-Managed Attendant Services Program | ||
| Organizations: |
Breaking Down Barriers - Independent Living Resource Centre |
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| Phone Numbers: | 705-445-1543 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-800-843-6943 | ||
| Fax: | 705-445-1656 | ||
| Email: | programcoordinator@bdbilrc.ca | ||
| Website: | www.breakingdownbarriers.ca | ||
| Address: |
234 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON L9Y 3K5 |
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| Intersection: | Between Simcoe and Ontario Sts, just past Giant Tiger parking lot | ||
| Location: | Collingwood | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm | ||
| Executives: |
Teresa Gal - Executive Director 705-445-1543 ext 300 * executivedirector@bdbilrc.ca |
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| Contacts: | Maureen Smithers - Administrative Services and Support | ||
| Service Description: |
Program grants monthly funds for adults with a disability to hire an attendant of their own choosing to assist with activities of daily living.
Allows opportunity to customize attendant services around personal schedule; enabling adults with physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendants Attendants assist with routine activities of living, such as dressing, grooming and bathing. |
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| Fees: | Free | ||
| Application: | Written application is required, available at the office or the Direct Funding website * Request for the application can be made at the office * Physical assistance is available to complete the form | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Resident of Ontario living with a permanent physical disability * must be capable of managing their own funding, according to provided guidelines | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Simcoe, Grey and Bruce | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 12-11-2024 |
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