Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Site: Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Service: Direct Funding - Self-Managed Attendant Services Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CWD1257 | Last Modified: 07 Mar 2019 | Last Full Update: 07 Mar 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Program provides monthly funds for adults with a disability to hire an attendant of their own choosing to assist with activities of daily living Allows individuals to schedule attendant services around their own 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. Assistance providing to people living in the Simcoe, Bruce and Grey Counties in the application process for funding to self-manage their own attendant care services |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County ; Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Resident of Ontario living with a permanent physical disability Individuals must be capable of managing their own funding, according to provided guidelines |
| Application | Must complete a written application, 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 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Between Simcoe and Ontario Sts, just past Giant Tiger parking lot |
| Located In Community | Collingwood |
| Address & Map | 234 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON L9Y 3K5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - use the ramp via the parking lot and come in the side door. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-445-1543 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-843-6943 |
| Fax | 705-445-1656 |
| adminsupport@breakingdownbarriers.ca | |
| Website | www.breakingdownbarriers.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Breaking-Down-Barriers-Independent-Living-Resource-Centre |
| Primary Contact | Teresa Gal, Executive Director; Phone: must press the * key before the extension ext *300; Email: executivedirector@breakingdownbarriers.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Debbie Carey, Administrative Services & Support; Email: adminsupport@breakingdownbarriers.ca |