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Independent Living Centre Programs:* ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM * COMPUTER TRAINING * DIRECT FUNDING PROGRAM - SELF MANAGED ATTENDANT SERVICES * DISABILITY MANAGEMENT SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM * INFORMATION SERVICES * PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS * PUBLIC AWARENESS & EDUCATION PROGRAMS * REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLANACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMOffers free public Internet and computer access for the Kingston community. The Centre computers are equipped with current accessible hardware and software (Zoom Text; Dragon Naturally Speaking; Jaws; Kurzweil 3000; Read & Write Gold; Inspiration; and a number of freeware accessibiltiy programs).Return to Programs List COMPUTER TRAININGThe Centre provides one-to-one training and group workshops on a variety of topics that include adaptive computer technologies, introduction to Word, Excel, and the Internet.Return to Programs List DIRECT FUNDING PROGRAM - SELF-MANAGED ATTENDANT SERVICESThe ProgramThis is an innovative program 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. As an employer, you would be fully responsible for managing your own employees within a budget that is developed on an individual basis.
Do I qualify? Criteria for eligibility DISABILITY MANAGEMENT SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMDo you need financial help from the government because of new or existing barriers to participation in daily life? Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is an Ontario Government program that provides financial and employment assistance for people with disabilities. Independent Living Centre Kingston provides a Disability Management Skills Training Program that assists people with disabilities apply for ODSP.Information Services helps applicants understand:
Skills Building Services helps applicants: Applicants will: INFORMATION SERVICESILCK provides information on services and programs available to persons with disabilities. Some of the most common requests include affordable and accessible housing, accessible transportation, and income supports.Return to Programs List PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMSPeer Support occurs when accessing any of the programs at ILCK. The majority of staff, board, and volunteers have a disability, understand the impact of dealing with barriers related to a disability, and the value of being treated with dignity. ILCK facilitates peer support activities that include one to one peer support, a monthly dinner club at various local restaurants and weekly peer groups at ILCK.Return to Programs List PUBLIC AWARENESS and EDUCATION PROGRAMSILCK supplies services , information and resources directed to educating the community about accessibility and disability issues. We encourage you to increase your awareness of disability issues by visiting ILCK, and exploring this site.Return to Programs List REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLANThe RDSP is a new federally registered savings plan that is delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency. It is designed to ensure long-term financial security for people with disabilities. Beneficiaries may receive the added benefit of government grants and bonds. For more information: RDSPReturn to Programs List
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