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Independent Living<\/h1>\n

ATTENDANT SERVICES, RESPITE, HOUSING & INDEPENDENT LIVING TRAINING<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (formerly APPD)<\/strong>
\nOffers a variety of in-home support services, as well as supportive living programs for persons 16+ with a physical disability. Must be able to self-direct own care.<\/p>\n

3141 Sandwich Street, Windsor, ON N9C 1A7
\nPhone: 519-969-8188
\n<\/strong>Fax: 519-969-0390<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Community Care Access Centre<\/strong>
\nCCAC provides attendant services to persons with physical disabilities according to specific criteria set out by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Short Stay Program – offers caregivers up to 30 days of respite three times per year. Persons are cared for in a long-term care home. There is a daily fee. Contact CCAC for more information.<\/p>\n

5415 Tecumseh Road East, 2nd Floor, Windsor, ON
\nPhone: 519-258-8211<\/strong> or 519-310-2222<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.healthcareathome.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gage Transition to Independent Living Program<\/strong>
\nEmpowering those with physical disabilities to live independent lives.\u00a0The Gage Transition to Independent Living (GTIL) offers a community setting in uptown Toronto for people with disabilities to learn and practice independent living skills. Clients are selected for either a six or maximum 18 month ‘transitional’ program. Clients are provided with a one-bedroom apartment and access to on-site attendant services (24 hour) and health and life skills education.<\/p>\n

West Park Healthcare Centre
\n82 Buttonwood Avenue, Toronto ON M6M 2J5
\nPhone: 1-416-481-0868<\/strong> ext\u00a0229<\/strong>
\nE-mail: ginette.grewal@westpark.org<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.westpark.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Growing Up Ready Life Transitions Checklists<\/strong>
\nYoung people and their families go through many changes as they grow up. The Growing Up Ready resources are designed to help children and youth with disabilities to get ready for adult life. A Timetable for Growing Up is a chart of things to think about at different ages and stages, starting from birth. The Skills for Growing Up Checklists are for use with children 7 years of age and older.<\/p>\n

Website: www.hollandbloorview.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Handi-Transit<\/strong>
\nA non-profit transportation service for people who, because of a physical mobility problem, are unable to board the public transit system in the City of Windsor. There is an application process and a fee for service.<\/p>\n

Phone: 519-966-0930<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.windsoressex.cioc.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hype Summer Transition to University Program<\/strong>
\nA FREE, four-day summer transition program aimed to help students with disabilities make the transition from high school to university. Participants stay in residence for free (with meals provided), gain valuable exposure to the accommodation process, partake in workshops on beneficial learning strategies, adaptive technologies, the importance of self-advocacy, financial aid and much, much more. Attendees of HYPE will also get to participate in McMaster University’s ALTITUDE ropes course.<\/p>\n

Phone: 1-905-525-9140<\/strong> ext\u00a024711<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.macinsiders.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Independence Program<\/strong>
\nFor individuals with a disability that are 17-18 years of age or up to age 21 if in high school. This program is designed to increase independence and may include topics of meal preparation and cooking, money management and budgeting, public transit and community navigation, directing attendant care needs, recreation and social skills building and supported or independent living preparation.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Sunday, July 20th 2014 to Friday, August 8th 2014
\nLocation:<\/strong> Ryerson University, Toronto \u2013 Pitman Hall Residence
\nCost:<\/strong> approx. $2,000.00 *Financial assistance may be available
\nDeadline for application submission:<\/strong> February 28th 2014
\nFor more information, contact Natalie Timbrell
\nPhone: 416-425-6220 <\/strong>ext 6451<\/strong> | 1-800-363-2440 ext<\/strong>\u00a06451<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo ID Card<\/strong>
\nFor more information, go to the Ministry of Transportation website and search for “photo card”. The card for individuals 16 years of age and over, will make it easier for people with a developmental disability who don’t have a driver’s license to do things that require official identification such as: apply for work, open bank accounts, and access government services. Designed with input from Ontarians with disabilities, seniors and advocacy groups, the card is similar to a driver’s license. It includes the card holder’s name, photo, signature, address, gender, and date of birth. It also has the same security features as a driver’s license to help prevent fraud and identity theft.<\/p>\n

Toll Free:\u00a01-800-387-3445
\n<\/strong>TTY Toll Free:\u00a01-800-268-7095<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.ontario.ca\/government\/ontario-photo-card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Life Skills Training<\/h2>\n
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Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities of Windsor Essex County<\/strong>
\nThis program is held at St. Clair College in collaboration with APPD. This program assists adult students to develop competency in basic living skills. The course is taught 2 nights a week and is 2 hours in duration. Topics include cooking, grooming, money management, transportation etc.<\/p>\n

2001 Spring Garden Road, Windsor, ON N9E 3P8
\nPhone: 519-969-8188<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Employment Supports –\u00a0Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (formerly APPD)<\/strong>
\nParticipation Industries offers skills training and sheltered work opportunities for adults with physical disabilities. Training is offered in inspection, assembly, woodworking and wicker, collating and mailing.<\/p>\n

3141 Sandwich Street, Windsor, ON N9C 1A7
\nPhone: 519-969-8188<\/strong> Fax: 519-969-0930<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS): Ontario Disability Support Program – Employment Support<\/strong>
\nAssists individuals in becoming employable and self-supporting and reduces\/eliminates any disability-related barriers to competitive employment opportunities. Application process required for self-directed clients.<\/p>\n

270 Erie Street East, Windsor, ON
\nPhone: 519-254-1651<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.mcss.gov.on.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Financial Supports<\/h3>\n
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Developmental Services Ontario<\/strong>
\nDevelopmental Services Ontario helps adults with developmental disabilities connect to services and supports in their communities. To confirm if a person has a developmental disability, we will need to review a copy of a psychological assessment. We can help you, or someone you care for, to connect with available residential supports, caregiver respite, community participation supports (like recreation, volunteering, employment, or in-home supports), professional and specialized services, person-directed planning, and other supports to help people with developmental disabilities become more involved in their communities.<\/p>\n

3200 Deziel Drive, Suite 212, Windsor ON
\nPhone: 519-945-3797<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.dsontario.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Direct Funding Program<\/strong>
\nEnables adults with a physical disability to become employers of their own attendants. Attendants assist with routine activities of living, such as dressing, transferring and toileting. Funded by: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Administered by: Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT), Inc.<\/p>\n

Phone: 1-800-345-9950<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.cilt.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS): Ontario Disability Support Program –\u00a0Income Support<\/strong>
\nThe Income Support component of the program provides financial assistance to help with basic needs and accommodation costs, up to the maximum amount allowed, for people 18 years of age or older who have a substantial physical or mental impairment that is continuous or recurrent and is expected to last one year or more and qualify financially. The amount of money you receive from the ODSP will vary depending upon your rent costs and family size. You may also be entitled to benefits such as drug and dental coverage, Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefits and Employment Start Up Benefits, or financial assistance for special diet requirements, special needs items as well as eyeglasses, hearing aids, etc.<\/p>\n

270 Erie Street East, Windsor, ON
\nPhone: 519-254-1651<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.mcss.gov.on.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Windsor-Essex Brokerage for Personal Supports<\/strong>
\nWindsor-Essex Brokerage is a Central Access Point for persons with developmental disabilities who are transitioning into adulthood in Windsor and Essex County. Information and planning support regarding housing, employment, community opportunities, legalities, and financial planning is provided.<\/p>\n

3357 Walker Road, Windsor, ON N8W 5J7
\nPhone: 519-966-8094<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.windsoressexbrokerage.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Financial Assistance for Home and Vehicle Modifications<\/h4>\n
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Ontario March of Dimes: Home and Vehicle Modification Program<\/strong>
\nThe HVMP provides funding for basic home and\/or vehicle modifications to children and adults with disabilities that restrict mobility.<\/p>\n

291 King Street, 3rd Floor, London, ON N6B 1R8
\nPhone: 1-877-369-4867<\/strong>, press “2” to speak with an Intake Counsellor
\nWebsite: www.marchofdimes.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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President’s Choice Children’s Charity<\/strong>
\nThis charity provides financial assistance to purchase expensive mobility equipment, environmental modifications, etc., for families who have children with physical or developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n

Phone: 1-866-996-9918<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.presidentschoice.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tax Credits, Financial Savings Plans and Rebate Programs<\/h5>\n
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Disabled Property Tax Relief in Ontario<\/strong>
\nThis program provides a 10% rebate on your municipal property taxes each year for owners of homes that are built or modified to accommodate persons with disabilities. This applies to people who would otherwise have to live in other premises where they can get special care. The exemption applies to any increase in value as a result of changes made to the exiting home after May 15, 1984 to accommodate an eligible person with a disability, or 10 percent of the assessed value of a new home that is built to provide housing.<\/p>\n

Phone: 1-866-296-MPAC (6722)<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.fin.gov.on.ca<\/a><\/strong>
\nRequest for Reconsideration Form:\u00a0www.mpac.ca\/property_owners\/forms.asp<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ministry of Revenue: Refund of Sales Tax – Motor Vehicles<\/strong>
\nUnder certain conditions a refund of retail sales tax may be obtained on certain licensed motor vehicles purchased for the purpose of transporting people with permanent physical disabilities. Tax paid on long term leases, those 12 months or longer, may also be refunded. Application forms are available at the Ministry of Revenue or at the above listed website.<\/p>\n

215 Eugeine Street West, Unit 103, Windsor, ON N8X 2X7
\nPhone: 519-250-0066<\/strong>
\nApplication for Refund Form: refundmotor.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Registered Disability Savings Plan<\/strong>
\nThe RDSP is a long-term savings plan for Canadian residents who have a disability, who are under the age of 60, and who are eligible for the Disability Amount or Tax Credit. A matching Canadian Disability Savings Grant of up to $3,500 per year will be paid on eligible contributions made to an RDSP. The Government of Canada will also contribute a Canadian Disability Savings Bond of up to $1,000 per year to the RDSP of eligible Canadians who have a low or modest income, even if no contributions can be made.<\/p>\n

Phone: 1-800-622-6232<\/strong>
\nWebsite: www.disabilitysavings.gc.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Henson Trust<\/strong>
\nA Henson Trust, is a special form of Trust arrangement. A child or adult who receives Child Benefits or Ontario Disability Support Program benefits will be disqualified from receiving them if left an inheritance, unless the parents’ Will creates an absolute discretionary “Henson” Trust, which will protect the inheritance. The Henson Trust is funded by insurance or assets, and suitable Trustees are chosen to carry out the terms of the Trust. For more information contact your financial advisor.<\/p>\n

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

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Scholarships<\/h5>\n

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION DEADLINES.<\/p>\n

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Aird Scholarship<\/strong>
\nIn honour of the Honourable John Black Aird, on his retirement as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario. This scholarship is intended to help students with physical disabilities to study full-time at a recognized Ontario post secondary institution. Two scholarships of $2,500 are awarded each year to two applicants who meet the following criteria:
\nhave a physical disability that is a major, long-term impairment that severely restricts their activities;
\na Canadian citizen or permanent resident;\u00a0an Ontario resident – you are considered an Ontario resident if you have lived in Ontario for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding registration for your post secondary program in September. This period excludes times spent at educational institutions.\u00a0plan to register in September in the first year of either an undergraduate degree program at a recognized Ontario university or a two- or three-year certificate program at a college of applied artsand technology or private post secondary institution in Ontario.
\nnot have previously received an Aird Scholarship.<\/p>\n

Website: www.canadian-universities.net<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)<\/strong>
\nIntended to assist students meet disability associated costs related to their participation in post-secondary education;
\nCan receive up to $8,000 from the federal government and $2,000 from the provincial government;
\nStudents must apply to OSAP to be eligible for BSWD. Amount of funding from BSWD is determined by the OSAP assessment. If nil OSAP assessment, students still may receive BSWD through a different assessment;
\nMeet with Disability Advisor at your post secondary institution to determine your disability related educational costs (what funding may\/may not be needed and what is\/is not covered by the bursaries).<\/p>\n

Website: www.osap.gov.on.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Employees of Canadian Airlines International Education Bursary<\/strong>
\nIn memory of the late Whipper Billy Watson. The employees of Canadian Airlines International in conjunction with the Bloorview MacMillan School Board have established a bursary to assist students with physical disabilities in their full-time study at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology. The $2,000 bursary is granted each year to one male and one female applicant who demonstrate potential for studies at the Community College level.<\/p>\n

Applicants must:<\/strong>
\nbe physically disabled by a major, long-term impairment that severely restricts their physical activities;
\nbe Canadian citizens or permanent residents; and\u00a0intend to register in September in the first year of a College of Applied Arts and Technology.<\/p>\n

Website: www.bloorviewschool.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award<\/strong>
\nThis is an annual scholarship, valued at $4,000 and renewable for up to four years. Students must be studying towards a first degree or diploma, be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and not over 25 years of age. Demonstration of the highest ideals and qualities of citizenship will be criteria for the selection of recipients. Further relevant qualities are courage in overcoming obstacles, involvement in humanitarian service and participation in sports, fitness and community service.<\/p>\n

Website: www.terryfoxawards.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Keith Gilmore Foundation<\/strong>
\nIn honour of the late Keith Gilmore, this scholarship was established for worthy applicants taking post secondary education in the fields of agriculture and journalism, and for those schools that offer it, agricultural journalism. The $750 scholarship is available and will be awarded in late summer to an individual enrolled in a recognized diploma program in agriculture and\/or journalism or communications. The successful applicant will have already completed a minimum of one year in a diploma program. With the application, include an official transcript of grades and a resume written by the applicant outlining:\u00a0the field of studies they wish to pursue;\u00a0the general goals to which they wish to put their degree to use;\u00a0an outline of their involvement in community service, school affairs and other extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n

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

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Global Television Network Broadcasters of the Future Awards: Internship Award for a Canadian with a Physical Disability<\/strong>
\nThis annual Scholarship-Internship Award is offered to a Canadian student with a mobility impairment and provides educational assistance as well as a challenging opportunity to work in private television in pursuit of a career in broadcasting. The Award, valued at up to $15,000, covers all tuition fees* and textbooks* for one full scholastic year of a radio and television arts program or journalism program at a recognized Canadian university or college, commencing in the Fall. The Award also includes a three- or four-month internship at the Global Television Network in Don Mills (Toronto), for the summer and moving expenses associated with the internship. In addition, the Award covers transportation, hotel and attendance expenses at the Canadian Association of Broadcasters annual convention, in November, where the award will be presented. (* As determined by the specific university or college course outline).<\/p>\n

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