Easter Seals Ontario
Site: Ottawa Regional Office
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0541 | Last Full Update: 19 Sep 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Prince of Wales Dr and Baseline Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Offers financial assistance for children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities. * Offers funds and disability solutions through direct financial assistance * camp and Recreational Choices Program * Feature Scholarships * Incontinence Supplies Grant Program * research * advocacy * public and consumer education and peer support. * Services offered: Financial assistance for families to assist in covering the cost of braces * wheelchairs * special equipment not covered under a medical insurance or government plan (based on financial need). * Camp Merrywood: Located between Perth and Smiths Falls * for children with physical disabilities ages 8 to 19; one or two week sessions * Family camp for children under 10 with physical disabilities and their families; one week sessions. * Information on Local Fundraising events in Ottawa and surrounding areas |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Cornwall ; Lanark County ; North Dundas ; North Grenville ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Renfrew County ; South Dundas |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and under Children and young adults with physical disabilities until their 19th birthday |
| Application | Call for information * referrals are accepted from family members and professionals |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None ; Fee assistance available for financial assistance for assistive devices ; assistance is provided by Easter Seals. |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ~ Adolescents ~ Physical Disabilities ; Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ~ Physical Disabilities ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Day Camps ~ Physical Disabilities ; Disability Associations ~ Physical Disabilities ; Disability Rights Groups ; Medical Expense Assistance ~ Physical Disabilities ; Therapeutic Camps ~ Physical Disabilities ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities |
| Waiting List | Yes, there may be a waiting period for some services |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-226-3051 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-561-4313 |
| Fax | 613-226-3052 |
| ottawa1@easterseals.org | |
| Website | www.easterseals.org |
| Social Media |       |
| Primary Contact | Jennie Wilson, Fundraising Specialist; Phone: 613-226-3051 ext 222; Email: jenwilson@easterseals.org |
| Alternate Contact | Rebecca Leikin, Senior Development Officer; Phone: 613-226-3051 ext 227 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1922 |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119068377 RR0001 ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |