POST 21 PROGRAMS
Kerry's Place- Autism Services
They offer respite services, Kerry’s Place Autism Services provides social and recreational respite opportunities for children, youth and adults. Our primary objective of the respite program is to provide a successful, well-deserved break for caregivers and families alike, while children and adults participate in interactive, meaningful supports which are individualized to each person’s unique abilities and interests.
Parent and caregiver -Parent and Caregiver supports are workshops or consultations that are designed to provide caregivers, support people or other family members, information, strategies or connection to other people or services. These services are available to families of children, youth and adults.
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services are customized to a person’s strengths and needs and based on family and individual goals. Through a comprehensive, strengths-based, bio-psycho-social approach, our clinical team supports the individual and their parents/caregivers to learn functional skills to participate meaningfully in their communities.
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to address the following areas:
- Communication
- Social interaction
- Play and leisure
- Motor skills
- Activities of daily living
- Executive functioning skills (e.g., planning, organization, attention, emotional regulation)
- Vocational and job readiness skills
- Interfering behaviours
After a collaborative Clinical Intake Meeting with a clinician, the individual, and/or their parents/caregivers, a clinical recommendation will be provided that includes skills to work on, intensity, duration, and setting of the service to achieve your goals.
Kerry’s Place collaborates with Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) to develop and host supportive housing options for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) is the access point to all provincially funded resources for adults with developmental disabilities.
For more information about adult funded services, visit the DSO website at: https://www.dsontario.ca/funded-services.
Group Supported Living Programs
Kerry’s Place operates Group Supported Living programs for adults with ASD at over 90 distinct locations across Ontario. Our group living approach focuses on raising a person’s quality of life by offering 24-hour supportive assistance. Individuals supported pursue personal goals such as:
- community participation
- employment
- athletics
- hobbies and interests
Supported Independent Living (SIL) Programs
The SIL program offers varied supports based on individualized goals and needs. In order to live independently, SIL program participants may be supported in daily living skills such as maintaining a home, meal preparation and/or community safety. The type and frequency of support is individualized and can range from daily to a few hours every week. In 2022, our SIL program supported 34 persons across the province.
Clinical Services And Supports
Individuals in Supported Living programs can access the Kerry’s Place team of Clinical Supervisors, Behaviour Therapists, Behaviour Technicians as well as Quality Coordinators. The Clinical Department is a multi-disciplinary team that follows a bio-psycho-social approach to treatment and evidence-based intervention. This method includes positive behaviour approaches based in the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis, specialized assessments, treatment goals and a supportive coaching clinic.
Our team of consulting professionals includes three Psychiatrists serving clinics in the Central, Toronto and East regions as well as a Nurse Practitioner supporting all regions.
Person Directed Planning
Offered to individuals in our Supported Living program, Person Directed Planning is a process of identifying short and/or long term goals. A goal plan outlines the aims and necessary actions to achieve success. Goals are individualized and focus on:
- interests
- aspirations
- preferences
- strengths
- needs
Advance Care Planning
Supported Living programs also offer long-term planning for persons supported. An Advance Care Plan outlines a person’s wishes regarding their end-of-life care. It ensures that a person’s values and beliefs are known and understood. An Advanced Care Plan enables caregivers to provide meaningful and respectful end-of-life support. Kerry’s Place has created an Advanced Care Plan interview process designed specifically to maximize the comfort and understanding of the people we support. A plan Facilitator helps the person and their support circle through every step of the process. For anyone in our Supported Living programs seeking an Advanced Care Plan, Kerry’s Place is committed to providing this service to achieve the best outcomes in the long-term.
Core brook Day program- cost $75 a day
A day program you will become more aware and develop habits of a healthy lifestyle. Participate in fitness workshops outdoors. Explore cultural and recreational activities throughout the GTA. Expand your social skills. Learn how to access the community/travel training. Visit various venues in your local community and throughout the GTA.
Services For Job Seekers
- Employment Goal Planning
- Cover Letter & Resume Writing
- Interview Preparation
- Job Development Supports
- Job Coaching
- Ongoing Job Retention Support
- Employment Workshops and Individualized Training
- Identifying Software and Mobility Devices
- Transportation Support
- Specialized Computer Training
- Services For Employers
- Skilled Employees; matching the right person to the right job
- Employment Specialists; knowledgeable in job coaching and training in various fields of employment
- Ongoing Job Retention Support
- Employer Workshops and Training
- Employer Recognition In Our Newsletter and Social Media Platform
They also runs a summer and march break camp
WEEKEND
Weekend Respite provides relief while introducing participants to all that Toronto offers. You will participate in a combination of skill-building and fun activities. This service is a great way for you to develop relationships, hang out with friends, explore interests and enjoy group activities. Activities include exciting day trips, cooking, dance, computers skills, fitness, social and recreational skill building plus much more. A Personal Development Plan is a written tool that describes an individual’s desired personal outcomes and how these outcomes will be achieved through the involvement of a variety of people, services and supports. It outlines goals and the steps to follow in order to achieve those objectives and aspirations.
The person supported guides his/her own Personal Development Plan in collaboration with Corbrook’s highly skilled planning developers. Corbrook listens to what people want in their lives and actively builds upon their strengths and natural supports. The PDP can be used to help motivate and inspire a person and his or her support network as well as to establish implementation strategies.
DANI Program
Our day program for adults with disabilities is focused on building new skills, while assisting with transition to adulthood. Components of the day program complement the interests and strengths of each participant. Computer, social, vocational and life skills are emphasized. The arts, music and drama are studied and enjoyed. Journalism, book study and literacy are important elements of the program.
Person -centered planning is infused into all aspects of our day program. Our committed and devoted staff continuously works with the adults, families and caregivers to develop a specific, outcome-directed curriculum for each participant, with goals reviewed twice a year.
Next Step Support-
The is a day program staff level free is $22.50 a day on average for 12 to 1 support. Clients that are more along the independent route are free as they help out and volunteer there time. With a 6-1 ratio and more needs its approx $415.00 a month full services.
Description of services offered:
1. Work STEP: Program: Our Facilitator in Training program teaches participants the skills of a paying position with NextStep Support. Upon completion of 300 training hours and a successful performance evaluation, trainees can become employees. Trainees will work with NextStep Support in the Outsourcing of Social and Extra-curricular Activities to public and private high school students. Participants can choose between a Group Facilitator and a Group Coordinator position.
2. Community STEP: Our Community STEP program is designed to support individuals on the autism spectrum or who are facing social and/or emotional challenges, who have support needs for community engagement and who are interested in volunteering and learning new skills. It is a flexible program that focuses on community inclusion, personal development and teaches the skills necessary for members to have flexible thinking, make their own choices and manage challenging or emergency situations.
Brighton Launch
Fees & Funding
Full-time program: $28,900
Includes both Independent Living Skills and Work Experience programs
Part-time TWTh (WE) program: $21,900
Program focusses on Work Experience (WE)
Part-time MWF (ILS) program: $19,900
Program focuses on Independent Living Skills (ILS)
All programs run from September to the end of June; 9:00 – 5:00.
Fees are paid in three installments: upon acceptance, July 1 and November 1.
They offer a full time support day program.
Part time Part-time TWTh (WE) program
Part-time MWF (ILS) program
Program focuses on Independent Living Skills (ILS)
When enrolling in the Full-time program, students get the most out of what Brighton Launch has to offer. The daily structure, learning, and social contact helps build the confidence, abilities and life skills for adults with disabilities. And, it allows our Coaches the opportunity to work with students across all areas of the curriculum.
The Full-time program runs 9 – 5, five days a week, from September until the end of June and includes a dual focus on Independent Living Skills and Workplace Preparation. Launch Coaches conduct ongoing Skills Assessments to track progress through the program.
The Full-time program content includes:
Independent Living Skills:
includes skills in the area of organization, home management and maintenance (‘Home Ec’), food and nutrition, meal planning, cooking, shopping and budgeting. The unique Real Economy program teaches personal financial management through the use of real cash stored on debit cards, ‘earned’ through work placements. Note: The Real Economy program fee is directly deposited to students’ debit cards by parents and charged weekly from the card. It is used to pay for lunch, community outings and snacks. Transportation is via TTC using their personal Presto cards supplied by their family.
Workplace Skills and Careers:
focuses on professionalism, workplace safety, basic job skills, use of technology at work, problem solving, job-specific social skills, and career planning. Twice weekly supported external work placements focus on developing workplace skills through placements with a variety of employer-partners. Twice weekly supported internal work placements continue the development of workplace skills. Students participate in creating, packaging and selling bath products made for our online ‘BLC’ (Brighton Launch Creations) store.
Community Skills:
builds skills in the areas of community safety, public transportation, citizenship, and use of public spaces.
Private Matters:
focuses on personal care, fitness, health management, human development, dating and sexual health.
Social Skills and Self-Regulation:
builds skills in the areas of etiquette, self-management, self-advocacy, social skills, and relationships.
Foundational Skills (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy):
includes the areas of functional language and vocabulary, conversation, reading, writing, digital literacy and functional numeracy.
BRANDS FOR CANADA – EDGE
97% of EDGE program graduates reported that the skills they gained helped them in effective decision making, gaining self-confidence and feeling more optimistic about the future.
Brands for Canada’s EDGE program offers one of the most comprehensive job-training programs in the country, assisting individuals living with disabilities to gain a competitive advantage in securing employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM:
Over the course of four weeks, participants build professional and life skills in the areas of:
- Emotional & social skills (EQ)
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Managing disabilities in the workplace
- Stress management
- Financial literacy
Additionally, clients receive:
- Career coaching
- New professional clothing
- A complimentary haircut
- Personal care supplies
- Mindfulness training
JOB DEVELOPMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM
Upon graduation from the EDGE pre-employment program, participants who enroll in our Job Development & Capacity Building Program are supported for three years in their and professional development. As clients encounter life changes, the program helps them address any barriers or opportunities that may arise and impact their employment.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:
- Committed to securing long-term (part-time or full-time) employment
- Completed GED or Grade 10 education
- Ability to travel to South Etobicoke
- Legally able to work in Canada
- Self-identified disability
- Project Work (for those with employability skills) last year of highschool you can take this program if you get in.
- Project Search- Pre employment program
- Reena Support Employment Services
They offer residential, Outreach programs, they have a virtual day program and in person day program, respite housing, community partnerships.
Reena was established in 1973 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, as a practical alternative to institutions. Reena strives to create and maintain an environment that respects and promotes dignity, individuality, independence and freedom of choice within a framework of Jewish culture and values. In 1977, Reena began receiving funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services and, since that time, has grown rapidly.
Reena provides programs and services to 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through:
- Communities & Participation
- Outreach
- Supported Employment
- Respite Services
- Aging With A Developmental Disability
- Judaic Programs
- Residential Programs
Bob Rumball Canadian Centre-
They offer residential services, respite and parent relief, sign language classes, mental health supports, virtual and in person day programs.
Disability applications can be filled out at 17 years old and begin receiving the funding at 18 years of age.
Needed paperwork:
IEP-Individual education plan AND or a Psychological assessment, you can always submit these documents along with any other documents outlining the students' disability.
Developmental Services of Ontario and family passport applications are to be filled out at age 18. They also need proof of disability. DSO offers case management, housing Adult support workers, help to find volunteer or job placements.
As your access point to adult developmental services, your area DSO will help connect you to ministry-funded services that may be available in your community. Some services and supports that may be available to you are listed below. Click on each item or the “+” sign for more information on each service and support.
Specialized Services
Specialized supports are provided by local agencies and funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). Agencies offer different types of specialized services and supports across the province. Some of the types of specialized services and supports that may be available to you include:
Adult protective service worker (APSW)
An APSW can meet regularly with you to help you:
- earn about community supports and ministry-funded services.
- identify your strengths and needs.
- stay informed about supports and direct you to the ones you need.
- develop problem-solving and life skills, like budgeting and learning to use public transportation.
In some communities, adult protective service workers have different titles, such as service coordinator or adult support worker.
Behavioural services
Behavioural consultants can help you by:
- assessing your ability to be independent and recommend skills for daily life.
- assisting you in developing and evaluating your behaviour support plan.
- providing behavioural strategy training to your caregiver and other supports.
-teaching you support strategies to prevent a crisis
Case management services
A case manager works with you and your family to coordinate formal and informal services and supports to meet your unique goals. These services are often provided on a short-term basis.
Person-directed planning
A person-directed plan reviews your individual dreams and goals. With the support of an agency or other support person, a person-directed plan helps you find the tools you need to make it happen.
Creating a person-directed plan will help you:
- define a vision of your future life.
- identify your strengths and gifts.
- set goals and make choices.
- find ways for you to participate in communities.
- locate people who can help you achieve your dreams.
Passport Program
The Passport program is a reimbursement program that helps adults with a developmental disability participate in their community. You can either choose to receive the money directly, or purchase your support and services through an agency. Passport provides funding for services and supports so you can:
- take part in community classes or recreational programs.
- develop work, volunteer, and daily life skills.
- hire a support worker.
- create your own life plan (this is called person-directed planning) to reach your goals.
- get temporary respite for your caregiver(s).
Housing Supports
Housing supports are provided by agencies and funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). Here are some types of housing supports that may be available in your community:
Group homes and group living supports
- You will live with a few unrelated people.
- Provide you support for up to 24 hours per day.
- Accommodate you based on your needs and abilities.
Supported independent living
- You live more independently.
- Someone helps you with daily activities.
- You receive between 2 and 10 hours of support during the day every week.
- You must be able to be alone overnight and do things like shower or brush your teeth without help.
Host family home/associate living support
- You live with a family who can provide you with care and supports.
- You are encouraged to become an active member of the household.
- You are matched with a family that has similar interests, needs and lifestyle
Community supports
If you are looking to connect to your community through meaningful experiences that promote your personal interests, skills, growth and development, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) funds local agencies who provide Community Participation Supports. Agencies can help you participate in the following community activities:
- recreation,
- volunteering,
- life skills,
- employment opportunities.
Passport funding
For programs and support workers, yearly amount is based on the individual needs and disability and assessed every March. Funding is from April- April each year. The Passport program is a reimbursement program that helps adults with a developmental disability participate in their community. You can either choose to receive the money directly, or purchase your supports and services through an agency. Passport provides funding for services and supports so you can:
- take part in community classes or recreational programs.
- develop work, volunteer, and daily life skills.
- hire a support worker.
- create your own life plan (this is called person-directed planning) to reach your goals.
- get temporary respite for your caregivers.
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