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Program:
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Direct Funding - Self-Managed Attendant Services Program
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Phone Numbers:
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705-445-1543
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-843-6943
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Fax:
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705-445-1656
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Address:
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234 Ste Marie St
Collingwood, ON
L9Y 3K5
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Intersection:
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Between Simcoe and Ontario Sts, just past Giant Tiger parking lot
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Location:
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Collingwood
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Teresa Gal - Executive Director
705-445-1543 ext 300 * executivedirector@bdbilrc.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Maureen Smithers - Administrative Services and Support
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Service Description:
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Program grants monthly funds for adults with a disability to hire an attendant of their own choosing to assist with activities of daily living.
Allows opportunity to customize attendant services around personal schedule; enabling adults with physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendants
Attendants assist with routine activities of living, such as dressing, grooming and bathing.
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Written application is required, available at the office or the Direct Funding website * Request for the application can be made at the office * Physical assistance is available to complete the form
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Resident of Ontario living with a permanent physical disability * must be capable of managing their own funding, according to provided guidelines
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Simcoe, Grey and Bruce
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Last Updated:
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12/11/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=206010
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