Participation House |
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| Record Details | ||||
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| Established | 1972 | |||
| Funding | Grants - Ontario Trillium Foundation | |||
| Alternate Name | Cerebral Palsy Parent Council of Toronto ; LBS ; Literacy and Basic Skills | |||
| Address Notes | Markham | |||
| Address | 9 Butternut Lane Markham, On L3P 3M1 View Google Map | |||
| Mailing Address | 9 Butternut Lane Markham, ON L3P 3M1 | |||
| Office Phone | 905-294-0944 | |||
| Fax | 905-294-7834 | |||
| postmaster@participationhouse.net | ||||
| Website | participationhouse.net | |||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jackie Booth, Manager, Lifeskills & Activation; Phone: 905-294-0944 ext 227; Email: jackie.booth@participationhouse.net | |||
| Areas Served | York Region | |||
| Intersection | 9th Line and Church Street | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Adults who have varying levels of physical disabilities within the catchment area of York Region * clients include adults with the following: Cerebral Palsy; Epilepsy; Developmental Disabilities; Neurological Disorders; Head Injured; Spinal Bifida Agencies with programs as outlined, or having an interest in literacy issues (for adults 19 years and older who would like information on literacy or basic skills upgrading) | |||
| Application | Application for admission into our programs includes completion of full needs assessment, detailed medical information and interview by panel Admission/Discharge Committee | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Description | Operates various community projects and one main residence unit with 24-hour support and supervision for physically disabled adults * special focus on cerebral palsy * offers independent living program * day support * respite care and recreation * Markham facilities have: residence and services for 44 clients including respite bed, 24 hour nursing care, pool therapy, recreation, lifeskills, adult literacy, full service dinning and laundry Umbrella organization representing literacy programs * information on and referral to literacy programs * literacy assessments * public awareness and education * resource centre * professional development for member groups * literacy service planning * clear language consultation | |||
| Subjects | Academic upgrading ; Adult education ; Cerebral palsy ; Coordinating organizations ; Information and referral ; Literacy ; Literacy instruction ; Residential care | |||
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