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Direct Funding - Self-Managed Attendant Services Program

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234 Ste Marie St
Collingwood, ON
L9Y 3K5
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705-445-1543
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Toll-Free: 1-800-843-6943
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Fax: 705-445-1656
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm
Application
Written application is required, available at the office or the Direct Funding website * Request for the application can be made at the office * Physical assistance is available to complete the form

Eligibility / Target Population
Resident of Ontario living with a permanent physical disability * must be capable of managing their own funding, according to provided guidelines

Fees
Free

Executives
Teresa Gal - Executive Director
705-445-1543 ext 300 * executivedirector@bdbilrc.ca

Contacts
Maureen Smithers - Administrative Services and Support

Languages
English

Area Served
Simcoe, Grey and Bruce

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Program grants monthly funds for adults with a disability to hire an attendant of their own choosing to assist with activities of daily living.

Allows opportunity to customize attendant services around personal schedule; 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.
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