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The Progressive Independent Living program believes that by providing the training and learning experiences in the above mentioned areas, the individual resident will learn living skills, which will assist them in developing their independence.
Staff members always strive to maintain a caring and positive living environment for the residents and assist them in building their self-esteem and sense of individuality.
Our Objectives Are:
1. To provide a positive and caring living environment for the individuals who
-have developmental and/or physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy
-require visual communication (sign language, Blissymbolics, picture symbols)
2. To provide 24 hour supervision by experienced and well trained staff
3. To provide training in areas of communication, daily living, community awareness and behaviour management
Progressive Independent Living Program offers to all the individuals we support the following:
The Program is funded by the Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services. All Residents are charged a rent fee.
All applications are reviewed and screened by the Admissions committee and once accepted applicants will be placed on the waiting list. There is a twelve week assessment period to determine if the applicant will benefit from the program.
An application must be filled out by the individual, family, guardian or referring agency.
A pre-admission medical form must be completed by the individual's doctor and must accompany the application form.
Psychological Assessment as well as Audiological Assessment results are required before applicant can be processed through the Admissions Committee.
Applicant's Qualifications:
1. Non-violent for a minimum for three years
2. NOT in need of intense behaviour modification or time out facilities and care
3. Have demonstrated the potential and desire to live in the community in the future
4. Deaf
5. Additional disability or situation that impedes normal development
6. Must express the desire to live in the program and want to improve in all areas of life skills
7. Eighteen years of age and over
Other Information:
If you would like to know more information about the Adult Residential Services, please contact the Program Manager at (416) 449-9651 ext. 145.
