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CHOICES Association IncorporatedPassport |
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| Contact Information | ||||
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| Address & Map | 245 Mohawk Rd W Hamilton, ON L9C 1W2  | |||
| Major Intersection | West 5th St and Mohawk Rd W | |||
| Mailing Address | c/o Choices Administrative Offices 59 Kirby Ave, Units 10 & 11 Dundas, ON L9H 6P3 | |||
| Office Phone | 905-388-1328 | |||
| Fax | 905-387-4987 | |||
| Crisis Phone | 905-518-2096 | |||
| choices@choicesgroup.org | ||||
| Website | www.choicesgroup.org/ | |||
| Primary Contact | Sherri Lafleur; Phone: * 905-628-6147; Email: slafleur@choicesgroup.org | |||
| Alternate Contact | Steve Corman; Phone: 905-628-6147; Email: scorman@choicesgroup.org | |||
| Service Details | ||||
| Alternate Name (Internal use only) | Links For People | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Located In Community | Hamilton (City of) | |||
| Ward | Ward 8 | |||
| Description | Passport is an initiative of the Ministry of Community and Social Services for people with a confirmed developmental disability that have left school and want to find more ways to participate in their community. Through Passport, participants can receive funding for activities that encourage their personal development and help them achieve their potential. CHOICES has been active in delivering Passport Supports since its announcement and has been a leader in delivering supports as required. | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm or as individually negotiated | |||
| Areas Served | Hamilton (City of) | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Passport is intended for residents of Ontario that have a confirmed developmental disability and: Have left school and would benefit from supports that will help them participate in recreational, vocational or educational opportunities in the community * Have been waiting for service and are in need of community participation supports * Are not receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) employment supports Participants in Passport can live independently or in supportive living. Priority will be given to applicants who are living at home with their families. | |||
| Application | Contact Hamilton is responsible for administering Passport for residents of Hamilton. Individuals and families that are interested in Passport can call Contact Hamilton at 905-570-8888. Contact Hamilton staff will send out an application form and related Passport information. A follow up appointment can be set up to address any questions relating to Passport and / or to explore other areas of need. Individuals and families can also choose to download the Passport application form and related information directly from Contact Hamilton's website. Fully completed application forms are sent to: Contact Hamilton for Children's and Developmental Services 140 King St E, Suite 4 Hamilton, ON, L8N 1B2 | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Funding | Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services ; Fundraising ; Foundation - Trillium Foundation | |||
| Established | 1981 | |||
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| Service Categories | Developmental Disabilities Social/Recreational Programs ~ Service Cost Payment Assistance | |||
| Subjects | Developmental disabilities ; Disability benefits ; Financial assistance | |||
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