let’s build independent living in southeastern ontario
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Let’s Build
Independent Living
in
SoutheasternOntario
Southeastern Ontario
1000s of people in this area
need us
3.8 millionCanadians
have disabilities
450,000people live in
Southeastern Ontario
40,000adults with disabilities
100,000
consumers including families
We receive 5,000
service requests
and provide 1,000
support sessions
each year
Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act(AODA)
Requirements
HIGHLIGHT
Our Mission
Independent Living Centre Kingstonprovides resources and support to
all people with disabilities in Southeastern Ontario.
Our Impact
Independent Living servicesaddress life with disabilities.
They are more general and longer-termthan most services.
They are peer-based, empowering andcentered on skills development.
Our Impact
We help people change their communities and their lives.
And we can do this because we understand and we are accepted.
We ARE people with disabilities.
Now we’d like todo more
participation
income
volunteering
skills
Suggested Projects
• Access Guides• Access Reviews of locations• Workplace Accommodation Workshops
… present key accessibility information covering many locations.
And they offer more.
Our
Access
Guides
… are conducted by teams of people with disabilities. The teams are trained and supported by experienced staff.
Our
Access
Reviews
… provide key information and support to organizations with employees, customers, volunteers and families who have disabilities.
Our
Workplace Accommodation
Workshops
These projects can help build stronger services for people with disabilities in the region.
This is a great beginning!
With hard work, from this beginning, we can help people to help themselves … and each other.
Our plan for the region
A Look At Our Successes
For a complete look at our services today, or plans for tomorrow, just let us know you’re interested and we’ll provide information one to one.
And there’s more!
… for looking at this offer!
Thank You so much
Presented by
Independent LivingCentre Kingston
Some of our partners
Our Location
Independent LivingCentre Kingston
540 Montreal Street, Kingston
613-542-8353 www.ilckingston.com