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Community Resources<\/h1>\n
<\/div>\nABA Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Autism Services in Ontario are changing.\u00a0 You must register to receive funding for services through the government website.\u00a0 This will enable you to register to receive a childhood budget\/funding to purchase autism related services such as speech and language services, respite, travel, technology aids, behavioural services.\u00a0 For more information about the Ontario Autism Program <\/strong><\/p>\n

Autism in Ontario | Ontario.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/div>\nApplied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-based services and supports for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a joint partnership between Thames Valley Children\u2019s Centre (TVCC) and John McGivney Children\u2019s Centre (JMCC). Providing a collaborative process to support children and youth with a confirmed ASD diagnosis, by offering consultation and training for parents\/care givers and community providers and group-based services for children an d youth with ASD. This service focuses a priority goal in one of four areas of development: communication, social\/interpersonal, daily living and behaviour management\/emotional regulation using ABA strategies.\u00a0 Services are available to purchase.<\/p>\n

Whether you are a parent\/caregiver of a child or youth with ASD, or a community; you can purchase ABA-based services and supports.<\/p>\n

Thames Valley Children’s Centre<\/strong>
\n779 Baseline Rd.E. | London, Ontario N6C 5Y6
\nIntake Department Phone: 519-685-8700<\/strong> or Toll Free at 1-866-590-8822<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.tvcc.on.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ability Online Support Network<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone: 1-866-650-6207<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.abilityonline.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Avenues:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Avenues Program helps adults with developmental disabilities by providing a flexible support.\u00a0 This service is\u00a0provided by Family Services Windsor Essex.\u00a0 Through this program, families receive personalized human resources and financial support for people with individualized funding or Passport funds.\u00a0 Staff from Family Services Windsor Essex help families to recruit Direct Support providers.\u00a0 There are fees for this program.<\/p>\n

Avenues Program | Family Services Windsor-Essex (fswe.ca)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Autism Ontario Windsor-Essex Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the largest Chapter in Ontario supporting families in our community. Newsletters, 4 issues of Autism Matters, information on support workers, assistance with school issues, summer support, an annual Summer Picnic & Holiday Party are provided to our members.<\/p>\n

1168 Drouillard Road, Windsor, ON N8Y 2R1
\nPhone: 519-250-9410<\/strong>
\nWebsite: Windsor Essex | Autism Ontario<\/a><\/p>\n

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Autism Services Incorporated of Windsor and Essex County<\/strong>
\nThis agency serves the needs of those in our community with\u00a0Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)\u00a0\u00a0and the people who are close to them. ASI has a lending resource library and runs a summer camp program for children and youth.<\/p>\n

Maryvale Campus, Cottage 2
\n3640 Wells Street
\nWindsor, Ontario N9C 1T9
\n<\/strong>Phone:\u00a0519-966-7283
\n<\/strong>Website:\u00a0<\/strong>www.autismservicesinc.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Canadian Hearing Society<\/strong>
\nThe Canadian Hearing Society helps to remove barriers to communication, advance hearing health, and promote equity for people who are culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing. The services offered through the Canadian Hearing Society, include: sign language interpreting; one-on-one language development for deaf and hard of hearing children using play as the medium of learning; employment consulting; sign language instruction; speech reading training; hearing testing; hearing aids; counselling; and, the most complete range of communication devices that assist and augment communication, including TTYs (text telephones), visual smoke detectors, baby monitors, signaling devices and alarm clocks.<\/p>\n

300 Giles Boulevard East, Unit A3, Windsor, ON N9A 4C4
\nPhone: 519-253-7241<\/strong>
\nTTY: 519-254-1704<\/strong>
\nHAP\/Audiology: 519-253-8831<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.chs.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Canadian National Institute for the Blind Essex-Kent District<\/strong>
\nThe CNIB-EKD provides support and information to individuals, who live in the Chatham-Kent, Essex County, and Windsor areas that are affected by vision loss, which cannot be corrected by eye glasses and impacts their day-to-day activities and functions.<\/p>\n

245 Janette Avenue,Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2
\nPhone: 519-253-1900<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.cnib.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Child Life Services<\/strong>
\nProvide therapeutic play and developmentally appropriate preparation for surgery and medical tests.<\/p>\n

Windsor Regional Hospital.
\n1995 Lens Avenue, Windsor, ON N8W 1L9
\nPhone: 519-254-5577<\/strong> ext 53408 or 53402
\n<\/strong>Website: Windsor Regional Hospital – Paediatric Program (wrh.on.ca)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Children First<\/strong>
\nChildren First provides services to families with children birth to six years of age who have special needs. These needs may include developmental and mental health challenges, which may be multiple and complex. Children First workers will visit children and families in their homes, in licensed childcare centres, and in other early childhood settings in Windsor and Essex County.<\/p>\n

2565 OUELLETTE AVE. UNIT 105
\nWindsor, Ontario
\nN8X 1L9
\nPhone: 519-250-1850<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.children-first.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Children with Hairloss<\/strong>
\nOffers assistance in the form of hair replacement to children with any form of short or long term medically-related hair loss.<\/p>\n

12776 South Dixie Highway, South Rockwood, Michigan
\nPhone: 1-888-4-KIDS-HAIR<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.childrenwithhairloss.us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Community Living Essex County<\/strong>
\nIn-home support, respite care, coordination of services, and advocacy are provided to families with a family member who has an intellectual disability to meet their specific needs. An accessible transportation system and a resource library are also available. Funds for summer programming may be available to those who qualify. Community Living Essex County provides supports and services to over 600 people who have an intellectual disability and their families in Essex County. The role of Community Living Essex County is to support new possibilities for people who have an intellectual disability that leads to a better life, to promote empowerment and to create new opportunities for building an inclusive community.<\/p>\n

372 Talbot Street North, Essex, ON N8M 1A3
\nPhone: 519-776-6483<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.communitylivingessex.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Community Living Windsor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide support to adults who have an intellectual disability, while creating opportunities and strengthening relationships within our community.<\/p>\n

7025 Enterprise Way, Windsor, ON N8T 3N6
\nPhone: 519-974-4221<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.clwindsor.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Computers for Kids<\/strong>
\nThis program transforms unwanted computers and electronics that have been donated from the community into educational tools for children in need so that all children have equal access to computers, regardless of social or economic status. Computers for Kids also has an active role in the responsible recycling of electronic waste.<\/p>\n

4150 Sandwich Street, Windsor, ON N9C 1C5
\nPhone: 519-253-KIDS (5437)<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.cfkcanada.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ensemble<\/strong>
\nEnsemble is a parent network that provides resources and supports to families.<\/p>\n

372 Talbot Street North, Essex, ON N8M 1A3
\nPhone: 519-776-6486<\/strong> ext\u00a0225<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.ensembleunderstands.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Family Respite Services Windsor-Essex<\/strong>
\nFRS works in partnership with families who have children with disabilities.\u00a0 They coordinate support and provide short breaks that strengthen families and contribute to children having meaningful lives in their community.\u00a0 FRS provides a range of respite\/short break supports for families and coordination of the Special Services at Home program for Windsor and Essex County.<\/p>\n

2565 OUELLETTE AVE. UNIT 150
\nWindsor, ON N8X 1L9
\nPhone: 519-972-9688<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.familyrespite.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare-Regional Children’s Centre<\/strong>
\nAssists families with information, support and linkages to appropriate community services. Service Coordinators provide support while accessing relevant community agencies for children 18 year(s) and under experiencing emotional, social and behavioural problems and developmental delays, or mental health concerns.<\/p>\n

Huot Building, 3901 Connaught St.
\nPhone: 519-257-5437
\nWebsite: HDGH – Regional Children’s Centre<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor – Essex County<\/strong>
\nThe main purpose of LDA-WE is to provide information and referral services to individuals, parents, professionals, and other people interested in learning disabilities and ADHD.<\/p>\n

Herb Gray Centre for Non-Profit Excellence<\/strong>
\n647 Ouellette Avenue, Suite 101, Windsor, ON N9A 4J4
\nPhone: 519-252-7889
\n<\/strong>Website: www.ldawe.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care: Health Care Connect<\/strong>
\nOntarians without a family health care provider can call to register for the Health Care Connect patient database. Must have a valid OHIP card. Once registered, a Care Connector will work with local family health care providers in the community to determine what providers may be accepting new patients.<\/p>\n

Phone: 1-800-445-1822<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.health.gov.on.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

Multicultural Council Windsor Essex<\/strong><\/p>\n

Website: The Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex County (themcc.com)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ontario Early Years Centres<\/strong>
\nA place for parents and caregivers of children between the ages of 0 and 6 to take part in programs and activities together with their children, and to get the information they need about their children’s development and services that support their development. Various locations are located throughout Windsor and Essex County. Please see the website or call the above listed phone number for more information.
\nPlease visit the link below for further information regarding all locations\/hours.<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.citywindsor.ca\/residents\/socialservices-\/Childrens-Services\/EarlyON-Child-and-Family-Centres\/Pages\/EarlyON-Child-and-Family-Centres.aspx<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ronald McDonald House<\/strong>
\nA Ronald McDonald House is a ‘home-away-from-home’, a temporary residential facility where families of seriously ill children can reside while their children receive treatment. Families who use the London House have children mainly in the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario and St. Joseph’s Health Centre. The children receiving treatment must be 18 years of age or under.<\/p>\n

London Location:<\/strong>
\n741 Base Line Road East, London, ON
\nPhone: 1-877-848-8188 (Toll Free)<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.rmhlondon.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Toronto Location:<\/strong>
\n26 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON
\nPhone: 1-416-977-0458<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.rmhtoronto.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Windsor Location:<\/strong>
\nRonald McDonald House\u00ae Windsor, Windsor Regional Hospital
\n(3rd Floor of Met campus)
\n1995 Lens Ave.
\nWindsor, ON N8W 1L9<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.rmhc-swo.ca\/staying-with-us\/ronald-mcdonald-house-windsor\/what-you-need-to-know<\/a><\/p>\n

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Special Services At Home Provincial Coalition
\n<\/strong>is a coalition of individuals, families and agencies dedicated to ensuring that families in Ontario receive the meantingful support they require through the Special Services at Home Program and the Passport Funding Program.<\/p>\n

c\/o 2495 Parkedale Avenue, Unit # 4, Brockville, ON K6V 3H2
\nWebsite: www.ssahcoalition.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ontario Early Years Centres<\/strong>
\nA place for parents and caregivers of children between the ages of 0 and 6 to take part in programs and activities together with their children, and to get the information they need about their children’s development and services that support their development. Various locations are located throughout Windsor and Essex County. Please see the website or call the above listed phone number for more information.<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0www.citywindsor.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Connections Early Years Centre<\/strong>
\nConnections Early Years Family Centre provides integrated support, learning and early identification\/intervention services to advance the health development of families and children (birth to six years) in Windsor-Essex County. \u00a0Services include Ontario Early Years, Essex Preschool Speech and Language (Talk 2 Me), Essex-Kent Infant Hearing Program, Essex Kent Blind Low Vision Program.\u00a0Drop in programs also available.<\/p>\n

795 Giles Boulevard East, Windsor, ON N9A 4E5
\nPhone: 519-252-9696<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.smflc.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Summit Centre for Preschool Children with Autism<\/strong>
\nThe Summit Centre provides a treatment program to service families and their young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Windsor and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n

940 Prince Road, Windsor, ON N9C 2Z5
\nPhone: 519-255-1195<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.summitcentre.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Telehealth Ontario<\/strong>
\nTelehealth Ontario is a free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse.<\/p>\n

Phone: 1-866-797-0000 (Toll Free)<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.health.gov.on.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Tiny Light Foundation<\/strong>
\nA non-profit organization that provides professional photography free of charge for children and families that have been faced with a life altering diagnoses.<\/p>\n

Website: www.thetinylight.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Up About Down<\/strong>
\nThis group is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with Down Syndrome. Group meetings, presentations, social functions, and activities are offered.<\/p>\n

5060 Tecumseh Road East, Suite 206, Windsor, ON N8T 1C1
\nPhone: 519-973-6486<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.upaboutdown.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Windsor-Essex Family Network & Resource Centre<\/strong>
\nThe Windsor-Essex Family Network & Resource Centre is a parent-networking group that support, strengthens, and educates families who have a family member with a disability. Family-to-family support, workshops, and information are provided.<\/p>\n

7025 Enterprise Way, Windsor, ON N8T 3N6
\nPhone: 519-974-1008
\n<\/strong>Website: Windsor-Essex Family Network \u2013 Families Helping Families Open Doors (windsoressexfamnet.ca)<\/a><\/p>\n

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211: Windsor<\/strong>
\nThis is a directory of over 3,000 community, social, health, and government services.<\/p>\n

Phone: 2-1-1<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.211ontario.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mission: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is a multi-service charity that provides opportunities for growth in spirit, mind, and body for people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0 www.ymcaswo.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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