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Salvation Army Lawson Ministries Hamilton, Skills Training Recreation Integration Vocation and Employment (STRIVE), Passport
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Address & Map	533 Main St E Hamilton, ON L8M 1H9
Major Intersection	Wentworth St S and Main St E
Office Phone	905-527-6212
Fax	905-527-1377
E-Mail	deannafinch-smith@lawsonministries.org
Website	www.lawsonministries.org
Primary Contact	Lisa Schumph, Program Coordinator
Alternate Contact	Deanna Finch-Smith, Executive Director
Volunteer Coordinator	Brenda Trotter; Email: brendatrotter@lawsonministries.org
Service Details
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Located In Community	Hamilton Central
Ward	Ward 3
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.
Hours	Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm, or based on individual needs
Areas Served	Hamilton (City of)
Eligibility	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	Develomental Services Ontario (DSO) is responsible for administering Passport for residents of Hamilton. Individuals and families that are interested in Passport can call DSO at 905-297-5604. DSO 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 http://www.contacthamilton.ca.    Fully completed application forms are sent to:  Developmental Services Ontario  4-140 King St E,   Hamilton, ON, L8N 1B2
Bus Routes	(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK
Fees	None
Languages	English
Funding	Provincial
Indexing
Service Categories	Developmental Disabilities Social/Recreational Programs ~ Service Cost Payment Assistance
Subjects	Developmental disabilities ; Disability benefits ; Financial assistance