Independent Living Skills Instruction

Programs that assist people who have disabilities to learn the basic skills of daily living through individual and group counselling and instruction, experience and practice in coping with real or simulated life situational demands; or through the use of assistive devices, special equipment and specialized assistants. Services include but are not limited to training in the ability to travel about the community alone; to live independently in a private residence; to maintain health through self-care and use of medical services; to live within personal income; to maintain acceptable grooming and appearance; to deal with legal, family or social problems; and to cope with other requirements for successful independent living.

 

Services

Promotes independence in living and self-determination in decision-making for individuals with serious mental illness. 

Provides community based supports for adults with developmental disabilities with a focus on skill building, pre-employment opportunities and literacy skills.

CHOICES Office, located in Dundas.

Location of the Hess Street Residence for the Baldwin Housing and Community Support Program, operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Location of the Bay Street Residence for the Baldwin Housing and Community Support Program, operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association. 

Provides a variety of life-skills training services for people who are blind or partially-sighted. Services are provided by certified specialists who will create a personalized rehabilitation plan.

Services include:

Program provided in partnership with Vision Loss Rehabilitation that provides support for individuals with vision loss and additional functional needs due to a permanent physical disability.

Services include:

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