Ontario March of Dimes

Rehabilitation for the Disabled, Ottawa Office, Independent Living Program, Supportive Housing Program

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Record #: OCR1340 Last Modified: 08 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 18 Jun 2012
Description and Services
HoursAdministration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Support Service Living Unit Mon-Sun 24 hours
DatesYear-round
DescriptionProvides 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 ListYes, 1 to 5 years
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Adults with physical disabilities
ApplicationApplication is through VHA Health and Home Support, call 613-238-8420
FeesProgram - 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 ServiceEnglish ; French
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone613-823-6609
Toll Free Phone1-800-487-5222
After Hours PhoneAnswering machine
Fax613-825-7655
Websitewww.marchofdimes.ca
Primary ContactJo-Anne Shields, Independent Living Resource Worker; Phone: 1-888-252-9008 ext 6408
Alternate ContactDebra Williams, Community Support Supervisor; Email: dwilliams@marchofdimes.ca
Primary ExecutiveEdwin Greenfield, Regional Independent Living Manager; Phone: 1-888-252-9008 ext 6405; Email: egreenfield@marchofdimes.ca
Names
Legal NameRehabilitation Foundation For The Disabled
Alternate NameAttendant Care Program ; Attendant Services Program ; OMOD
Location & Accessibility
Address3001 Jockvale Rd, Unit 3
Ottawa, ON K2J 4E4
 
Google Map
IntersectionStrandherd Dr
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree parking
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
SubjectsAdults ; Attendant care ; Charitable status ; Housing ; Nonprofit organizations ; Physical disabilities ; Supportive housing ; Supportive settings
AccreditationNo * Licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
ResourcesWebsite
Established1951 * Program: 1996
ElectionsThe Board of Directors is elected
FundingProvincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 891557084 RR0001