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• Promotes and ensures the successful participation in recreation for children and youth with disabilities
• Provides free, limited support and facilitation for children and youth with disabilities who are accessing Recreation and Culture Children and Youth Programs, including summer programs Chippewa Summer Camps, Playgrounds, Canada Games Complex Adventurer's Camp, Kidventures and Youth Move
• Provides support during the fall-spring programs of Learn to Swim (Volunteer Pool, Churchill Pool or the Canada Games Complex), Children's Programs at the Complex, the Neighbourhood Recreation Program and Youth Move
• Staff are adaptable to modified forms of English such as written, gestures, and gazing

Drop-In activities take place in the Community Resource Hub and are designed to help build peer connections

Includes:

• access to community resources, printer, computers, puzzles, colouring, fidget toys, snacks and more
• weekly self-directed programming: craft club, board games, trivia and educational workshops

Note: the Community Resource Hub is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible bathroom available to participants. If accommodations are needed, let staff know. There is naloxone and a sharps disposal bin on-site, as well as first aid kits

• Offers residential support options so individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability can live on their own
• Supports provided are determined by choice, skills, current situation and desires of the individual and range from 24 hours per day to periodic or monthly follow-ups
• Supports and services are developed by involving the individual, family members, and other people important to the individual

• Empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition
• Offers children and adult athletes year-round training and competition in many Olympic-type sports at Invitational and Regional meets

• Basketball
• Bowling (5 and 10-pin)
• Floor Hockey
• Power lifting
• Swimming
• Soccer
• Softball
• Track and Field
• Alpine Skiing
• Curling
• Figure Skating
• Nordic Skiing
• Snowshoeing
• Speed Skating

Operates a 100-unit seniors' supportive housing building

• Owned by the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) who manages building rentals
• Offers 24-hour on-site non-medical support services to residents, supported by the City of Thunder Bay

• Promotes participation in recreation for adults with disabilities
• Offers support to individuals with disabilities in City of Thunder Bay Recreation and Culture programs at the following facilities:
  • Canada Games Complex
  • Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre and West Thunder Community Centre 55+ programs
  • Volunteer Pool
  • Sir Winston Churchill Community Pool
  • Community Centres
  • Golf at municipal courses (Strathcona and Chapples)
• Provides information and special resources such as newsletters, personal consultation and referral, recreation equipment loan, and library
• Staff are adaptable to modified forms of English such as written, gestures, and gazing

Operates a recreational facility consisting of the following:

• Diving tower
• Elliptical trainers
• Exercise Bikes (stationary, recumbent and spin)
• Indoor track
• Olympic-sized pool
• Rowing machines
• Saunas
• Stairmaster
• Squash courts
• Treadmills
• Waterslide
• Weight room
• Whirlpools
  
• Offers accessible swimming and water activities to individuals with disabilities
• Provides equipment for individuals who are physically disabled, such as upper body conditioning equipment, arm-ergometer and parallel bars
• Fitness Coaching is available
• Offers babysitting services for recreation participants

• Funds adults with a developmental disability so they can purchase support that helps them participate in their communities
• Assists caregivers to purchase the supports they need in order to take a break from their caregiving responsibilities

• Supports individuals with a developmental disability to live in a home of their choice, to acquire work, and to participate in recreational and leisure activities
• Supports are designed to directly enrich the quality of life by encouraging individuals to maintain their independence and learn new skills

• Strives to achieve "Real Jobs for Real People" by assisting adults with a developmental disability to become employed
• Provides customized employment and career services to meet the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities
• Assists in developing an employment plan, resume, and interview preparation as well as job search
• Provides job coaching and follow up to promote employment success

• Enhances a person's involvement in the community
• Develops supports with individuals to meet their needs and desires
• Supports individuals to acquire and maintain skills that will assist them to be a part of their community
• Participates in community programs offered in recreation, leisure, and/or education
• Assists with personal shopping, grocery shopping, menu planning, list preparation, food storage, food safety
• Utilizes various community services such as public transportation and financial institutions
• Encourages individuals to participate in various community volunteer opportunities

• Provides the necessary support to enable people to live in their own homes
• Emphasizes and develops all aspects leading to independent living
• Provides support services based on the individual's wants and needs, with the goal of independence in the community
• Determines the required support through the development of a personal plan
• Support can range from a few hours a week to 24 hours a day

• Provides supportive housing for adults living with mental health and/or developmental challenges
• Supports residents to live independently in an apartment
• Offers recreational and life-skills programming

• Uses a person-directed approach to help individuals identify their goals and the steps to take to reach their goals
• Assists people with direct funding to learn how to create their own support networks within their available funding

• Supports individuals who are living on their own to live as independently, safely, and securely as possible in the community
• Assists in developing strategies for coping and adapting to life in the community
• Ensures that individuals are informed of their rights and are treated with respect, fairness and dignity (Advocacy)
• Assists individuals in managing income support from Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) (Temporary Trusteeship)
• Helps individuals use natural supports as a way of enhancing lives and understand the range of opportunities that exist in the community

• Supports individuals with a developmental disability who want to live in the community but require additional supports in order to maintain their independence
• Creates an individualized care plan based on a person's needs and goals

• budgeting
• cooking
• cultural and religous activities
• education
• employment
• housing
• life skills
• medical needs (dental, vision, mental health)
• shopping

Provides assessments, counselling, consultations and in-service training for individuals with a developmental disability, their families and agencies that support them

Provides or has access to specialized services in:

• Health care
• Occupational Therapy
• Social Work
• Speech/Language
• Dual Diagnosis
• Psychology
• Positive Behavioural Services
• Children's Behavioural Services (ages 6-18 years)
• Community Outreach/Non-Traditional Supports
• Partnership with TBRHSC-Forensics Program
• Partnership with Children's Centre Thunder Bay to provide Single Plan of Care Services

• Provides personal and residential supports to individuals with a developmental disability who require assistance to reach their fullest potential and to remain within their community
• Works in partnership with community agencies to provide and encourage a full range of services and supports for individuals

• Community Resource Team
• Community Support Services

• Operates a cooperative non-profit housing project made up of the members/tenants
• Provides a total of 80 units in 5 buildings; 35 one-bedroom and 44 two-bedroom units
• Includes 32 handicapped-accessible units (16 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom)
• Administers 10 supportive care units through Handicapped Action Group Inc (HAGI)
• Offers 24-hour attendant care service

• Provides services and supports to meet the needs of adults with an intellectual and/or developmental disability
• Works on a "person-centered" model to address the values, priorities and preferences of each individual

• Provides support services for Passport recipients
• Supervises a Training and Leisure Centre which coordinates leisure activities and supported employment opportunities
• Offers individualized supports through supported independent living apartments

• Offers individualized residential support services in individual apartments or person's home
• Aims to meet all aspects of the individuals needs, including but not limited to personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning, socialization, financial management and health
• Provides one to one personal support within the home or community
• Supports required are determined by the individual receiving supports and their families

• Provides advocacy and support to adults with a developmental disability as well as activities of daily living
• Assist clients with obtaining and maintaining accommodation
• Provides assistance with legal, financial and medical issues
• Provides assistance with the application for Ontario Disability Support Program
• Offers assistance with transportation to out-of-town appointments and accessing social and recreational opportunities

• Frequency/duration of support required
• Natural supports present
• Additional paid supports required
• Specific supports related to health conditions
• Behavioural intervention

• Activities of daily living
• Leisure activities
• Personal care

• Offers Group Living homes (3-4 residents per home)
• Offers Supported Independent Living (in home support)
• Provides leisure activities, community access and participation
• Assists with dietary needs, medication and treatment needs and personal care/hygiene

• Oversees various types of housing options available to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Provides supports to individuals living in the homes as determined by individual needs; supports can range from a few hours to 24-hour supports with a focus on assisting the individuals to gain the highest possible level of independence and community inclusion

• Group Homes
• Host Family Program
• Supported Independent Living

• Communication
• Community awareness
• Cooking and meal planning
• Financial management
• Functional academics
• Healthcare
• Housekeeping
• Hygiene
• Laundry and clothing care
• Nutrition
• Recreation and leisure
• Shopping
• Social skills
• Transportation

• Offers assistance and guidance to learn skills required to meet job requirements for both on/off site employment opportunities
• Provides supervision and training at the various job sites until individual is able to perform job independently
• Provides transportation to/from places of employment

• Provides supports to businesses that employ individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
• Provides training to the employed individual

• Supports can vary from a few hours to 24 hours per day, depending on the individual's needs
• Aims to meet all aspects of the individuals needs, including but not limited to personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning, socialization, financial management and personal health care
• Provides one to one personal support within the home or community
• Teaches and/or maintains daily living skills and problem solving skills
• Degrees and types of supports provided are determined by the individual receiving supports, their families and service professionals such as Community Support Workers

• Coordinates leisure and learning activities outside of the home environment to promote social experiences
• Provides a variety of settings for participation to help meet the goals or interests of the individual

• Age-related activities such as senior centre participation
• Educational and general interest activities such as cooking and sewing
• Sports and recreation supports such as fitness programs, swimming, camping and music groups
• Trips for shopping, sports events and concerts
• Volunteer opportunities such as animal shelters, community food banks and libraries

• Provides programs, services and supports for adults with an intellectual and/or developmental disability
• Provides education, information and resources on various mental health and developmental disability issues

• Clinical Services (Video conferencing)
• Community Inclusion Hub
• Employment Services
• Host Family Program
• Healthy Generations (Sioux Lookout only)
• Residential Services
• Supported Independent Living

• Identifies what individuals needs and wants are in relation to life in general (assistance from family requested)
• Identifies individual's personal, educational, vocational, medical, and safety support needs in relation to wants
• Connects and supports individuals in accessing resources to meet identified needs and wants of the individual

• Provides assistance in securing rent geared to income (RGI) housing units
• Operates under the Residential Tenancy Act
• Focuses on independent living with minimal assistance
• Provides 24-hour on-site support staff

• Advocacy with other programs and services
• Assessment and monitoring
• Case management
• Life skills training
• Linking and referrals to other services
• Medication management and monitoring
• Service coordination
• Supportive counselling