Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1312 | Last Full Update: 17 Mar 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Legal Name | Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc. |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Kanata |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | March Rd and Carling Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Provides encouragement, opportunities and experiences in friendly, supportive environments, that will promote self-development, and foster interdependent relationships with other members of the community to individuals who are developmentally disabled. Community Participation Support (Day Program): a traditional lifeskills program, pre-vocational program and a relaxed/sensory program. Home Share Program: supports individuals with a developmental disability who live with staff in the staff's home. Residential Support: 7 residential program locations where total care/high medical needs or those requiring skill development in daily living and/or behavioral supports are offered. Support Independent Living: supports individuals who live in their own apartments, either alone or with a friend. Support Apartment Living: individuals share an apartment with one other individual and are supported by staff Mon-Fri 24 hours. There are a small number of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments close together on one or two floors. Technology is used to assist staff in supervising and monitoring individual needs and/or activities. * A Saturday day leisure program is also offered 3 out of every 4 weekends. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Developmentally disabled adults, 18 years of age or older |
| Application | Call or visit website for more information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - for non-funded individuals requiring support |
| Service Categories | Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs ; Independent Living Skills Instruction ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Prevocational Training ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities |
| Waiting List | Yes, the waiting list is maintained by Developmental Services Ontario Eastern Region for funded spots. * Sometimes a waiting list for Fee for Services spots. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-254-9400 |
| After Hours Phone | 613-720-4473 |
| Fax | 613-254-8414 |
| info@ocl.ca | |
| Website | www.ocl.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Kim Caron, Director of Operations; Phone: 613-254-9400 ext 225; Email: kcaron@ocl.ca |
| Primary Executive | Jocelyne Paul, Executive Director |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 889993348 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Brochure |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No, licensed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. |