RISE: Resource Centre for Independent Living

Record #: PSD0159

Last Modified: 20 Sep 2024

Last Full Update: 30 Nov 2020

Description (Service)

Offers research, information, support, and empowerment to people with disabilities in the Districts of Parry Sound and Muskoka.

Programs include:

Direct Funding - Self-Managed Attendant Services Program: Allows people with permanent physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendant services.
Referrals for individuals to community programs, workshops and other community agencies.
Group support; a comfortable atmosphere for learning new skills.
Information for areas such as education, employment, housing, recreation and leisure.
Creating, producing and distributing the Coffee Break Newsletter (1000 copies) biweekly to over 40 local business in the Parry Sound area.
Button making for all occasions such as family reunions, elections, events.
Community Canvas Paint Night held twice a month.
Sit & Get Fit Yoga: FREE adaptive/all inclusive yoga class held monthly.

Hours	Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Muskoka District ; Parry Sound District
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up Individuals with any disabilities and their families. 16 years and older
Application	Call or email for more information. Directing Funding application is available at www.dfontario.ca
Languages	English
Fees	None ; Community Canvas Paint Night: $15 for members, $25 non members

Located In Community	Parry Sound
Address & Map	70 Isabella St Unit 116 Parry Sound, ON Canada P2A 1M6
Intersection	Isabella St and Beatty Street
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-746-6996 ; 1-800-634-6828, Toll Free
Fax	705-746-2323
E-Mail	tlgould@risercil.ca
Website	www.risercil.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risercil?ref=bookmarks
Primary Contact	Tammy Gould, Executive Director and Direct Funding Program Coordinator; Phone: ext 101
Alternate Contact	Tabitha Stapleton, Administrative Assistant; Phone: ext 103; Email: admin@risercil.ca