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Organization:
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Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills
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Address:
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1 Brewer Hunt Way, Unit 9
Ottawa, ON
K2K 2B5
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Map
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Executives:
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Brigid FitzPatrick - Executive Director
613-254-9400 ext 375 * bfitzpatrick@ocl.ca
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Service Description:
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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 (virtual, mobile and in-person)
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
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Application:
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Call or visit website for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Developmentally disabled adults, 18 years of age or older
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