| Record #: BAR0559 |
Last Modified: 28 Jan 2013 |
Last Full Update: 21 Aug 2012 |
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| Location, Telephone & Internet |
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| Address | The Common Roof
165 Ferris Lane
Barrie, ON L4M 2Y1
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| Location | Barrie |
| Intersection | St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E |
| Office Phone | 705-733-3227 Ext 2232 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-803-3227 |
| Website | www.mcss.gov.on.ca |
| Description & Services |
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| Description | Created by the Ontario government to provide opportunities for individuals who have a developmental disability and who have left school to find more ways to participate in their communities * participants can receive funding for activities that encourage their personal development and help them achieve their potential * also helps to improve the quality of participation in the community by providing supports that focus on individual goals, work activities and community participation, smooth the transition from school to life as an adult in the community, promote independence, foster social, emotional and community participation skills, promote continuing education and personal development * individuals and families have the option of receiving Passport funding directly and making their own arrangements to purchase supports and services or choosing to access services through community-based agencies * community based agency serving Simcoe County for this initiative is Catulpa Community Support Services
For more information on the Passport Initiative go to www.mcss.gov.on.ca * click on "Developmental Services" then look to the left hand side of the screen and click on "Services and Supports" and then click on "Help with daily living" * click on "Passport" |
| Hours | Catulpa Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Dates | Year round |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 14 year(s) and up
Resident of Ontario * developmental disability * have left school and would benefit from community participation supports * or have been waiting for service and are in need of community participation supports * priority will be given to applicants who are living at home with their families |
| Application | Online at Developmental Services Ontario * see website |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
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| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Print Material | Planning guide entitled 'Creating a Good Life in Community: A Guide on Person-Directed Planning' |
| Established | 2006 |
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