Ontario March of DimesRehabilitation for the Disabled, Ottawa Office, Independent Living Program, Supportive Housing Program |
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| Description and Services | ||||
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| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Support Service Living Unit Mon-Sun 24 hours | |||
| Dates | Year-round | |||
| Description | Provides 24 hour on-call as well as scheduled attendant care services to adults with physical disabilities who are living in their own units within an apartment complex. The units provided by the housing provider are accessible and have been retrofitted to the needs of the consumer. Attendant service hours are customized to suit each individual lifestyle and to promote independence. | |||
| Waiting List | Yes, 1 to 5 years | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Adults with physical disabilities | |||
| Application | Application is through VHA Health and Home Support, call 613-238-8420 | |||
| Fees | Program - In most cases, the service is fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Ontario March of Dimes accepts private clients on a fee-for-service basis | |||
| Languages of Service | English ; French | |||
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Office Phone | 613-823-6609 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-487-5222 | |||
| After Hours Phone | Answering machine | |||
| Fax | 613-825-7655 | |||
| Website | www.marchofdimes.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Jo-Anne Shields, Independent Living Resource Worker; Phone: 1-888-252-9008 ext 6408 | |||
| Alternate Contact | Debra Williams, Community Support Supervisor; Email: dwilliams@marchofdimes.ca | |||
| Primary Executive | Edwin Greenfield, Regional Independent Living Manager; Phone: 1-888-252-9008 ext 6405; Email: egreenfield@marchofdimes.ca | |||
| Names | ||||
| Legal Name | Rehabilitation Foundation For The Disabled | |||
| Alternate Name | Attendant Care Program ; Attendant Services Program ; OMOD | |||
| Location & Accessibility | ||||
| Address | 3001 Jockvale Rd, Unit 3 Ottawa, ON K2J 4E4 ![]() | |||
| Intersection | Strandherd Dr | |||
| Located In Community | Ottawa | |||
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules | |||
| Parking | Free parking | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Subjects | Adults ; Attendant care ; Charitable status ; Housing ; Nonprofit organizations ; Physical disabilities ; Supportive housing ; Supportive settings | |||
| Accreditation | No * Licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care | |||
| Resources | Website | |||
| Established | 1951 * Program: 1996 | |||
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected | |||
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 891557084 RR0001 | |||

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