Karis Disability Services - East District Office

Organization:	Karis Disability Services - East District Office

Phone Numbers:	613-225-5900

Fax:	613-225-5955


Email:	info@karis.org

Website:	www.karis.org

Address:	1950 Merivale Rd, Units 2 and 3 Ottawa, ON K2G 5T5

Intersection:	Merivale Rd and Slack Rd

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * selected services Mon-Sun 24 hours

Executives:	Stefan Thomas - East District Executive Director 613-225-5900 ext 24

Contacts:	Gord Wiens - Systems Manager gwiens@karis.org

Service Description:	Works with people who experience disabilities to accomplish their goals and nurture communities where everybody belongs Community Participation: opportunities for adults over 18 to engage in skills development, community involvement, employment, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities Employment Supports: opportunities for career assessment, skill development, employment workshops, support to network and navigate the job market and interview process, short term job coaching and ongoing follow up supports for career development Community Residences: residential setting for people with exceptional needs who require assistance in daily living * In this type of setting, an individual may share a home or apartment with one to five people, while having access to support 24-hours a day * All support is person centred to help each individual reach their personal goals

Fees:	Fees for some services

Application:	Through Developmental Services Ontario at www.dsontario.ca.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Adults with developmental disabilities 18 years and older * Children's Respite is limited to individuals 8-18 years old

Languages:	English

Area(s) Served:	Eastern Ontario


This information was last completely updated on: 1-23-2024

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