Resource Centre

"The Resource Centre is a great place.  It has everything I need to help me find answers to my questions.”        - Visitor

The Resource Centre, located in the main lobby of The Rehabilitation Centre at 505 Smyth Road, is a partnership between the Rehabilitation Centre and The In Community.

Employees from The In Community and volunteers from Volunteer Services at The Rehabilitation Centre staff the Centre and are available to assist visitors with their information search.

The Centre provides information to people with physical disabilities, their families and the community at large.  Membership is FREE and is required to borrow resources or to use the on-site computer.  The centre houses books, brochures, videos, and other materials covering disability related topics including:

• Accommodation and Housing
  How to search for specific types of housing for people with physical disabilities.

• Assistive Devices
  Assistive Devices Program, incontinence supplies, specialized equipment, rentals, loan and second-hand equipment, repairs and modifications.

• Barrier Free Design

• Community Support Services
  Meal delivery services, respite services, safety and emergency systems, food banks, special services, homecare services as well as visiting and delivery services.

• Counselling
  Resources on abuse, addiction, counseling services, caregiver support, spirituality, support and self-help groups.

• Information on Specific Types of Disabilities

• Education and Training
  Assessments for adaptive equipment, student services, scholarships and financial resources and options for literacy and numeracy training.

• Employment and Vocational Supports
  Legislation, employment supports, employer supports, evaluations.

• Financial
  Equipment, supplies & prescriptions, eviction prevention, income programs, income tax, rebate programs and renovations and modifications to home and vehicle.

• For Your Information
  Adaptive clothing, ASL interpretation, medical advances, parenting, youth and sexuality.

• Legal
  Consumer rights, landlord/tenant act, legal advice and mediation services, long-term care act, power of attorney.

• Recreation and Leisure
  Team sports, individual leisure and recreation, day programs.

• Transportation and Travel
  Accessible taxis, Para Transpo, medical transportation and travel.

For more information contact the centre at 613-737-7350 ext. 75689.

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