Community Living York South offers options for people and families seeking support in life such as with daily life skills, communication and learning. People may require support so that they can live in the community, go to school, volunteer, work, make friends, and participate in the community. Offices are in Markham and Vaughan and servicing Kleinburg, Gormley, Maple, Markham, Nobleton, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Vaughan, Whitchurch-Stouffville.
This Employment Centre has resources and services for job seekers from all backgrounds and situations, including support for individuals with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, at-risk youth and mature workers.
March of Dimes Canada provides a wide range of services to people with disabilities throughout the country. Programs include camps, devices, travel and much more-Housing available in Toronto. There is a location in Newmarket.
Read this to learn about the rules that the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) use to decide:
- Whether 2 adults who live together are spouses
- When 2 people who live together must apply as a couple for social assistance
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/cohab-en.pdf
Read this to learn what you can do if you disagree with a decision about assistance from Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). This can include a decision to: Refuse to give you financial assistance Reduce the amount of assistance you get Cut off your assistance. https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/apir.pdf
Located in Vaughan, the clothing and footwear firm that supplies clothing and specialty footwear to seniors and the physically challenged, providing easy dressing solutions for any level of mobility * adaptive clothing and footwear is designed specifically for those facing physical challenges or for elderly seniors with arthritic, handicapped, disabled and/or lowered mobility issues * adaptive clothing incorporates domes/snaps, VELCRO, Easy Touch and Zipper closures in order to facilitate ease of dressing * free shipping and discount offers available
A care home is a place you rent, where you get health care services, attendant care, or help with daily living. If you live in a care home, you are a tenant and have legal rights. https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/carehome.pdf
The DSO (Developmental Services Office) has the responsibility for helping adults with developmental disabilities access services and supports in their communities. For those who live in the Central East Region, which includes the Regional Municipality of York, contact the DSO Central East Region, which is run by York Support Services Network.