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Respite Options
Explore respite options available for your family. Contact agencies directly or for assistance in connecting to a Respite Option in Toronto contact an Access Facilitator. Please note that some options may have a waiting list.
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Program Title :
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Respite Visit Program
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Program Time :
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24-hour period, 7 days a week
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Program Runs from :
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Ongoing
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Program Length :
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21 day maximum
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Program Cost :
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None
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Admission Criteria :
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New Visions Toronto’s Respite Visit Program serves adults who are medically fragile, physically and /or developmentally delayed. Individuals must reside in the City of Toronto. Families who want to access its respite program will go through the screening process prior to involvement:
1) Phone intake
2) Home Visit
3) Completion of application and information package
4) Tour of respite location
5) Short visit to meet residents and staff
5) Confirmation of dates for respite visit
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Activities :
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Individualized supports according to each individual’s activity interests.
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Comments :
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Due to the location and the fact that there is currently no charge for the visit, it is expected that the program will be utilized by many people. In order to accommodate visitors, visits may be limited.
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Disability / Special Needs :
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Acquired Brain Injury, Alternative Communication Devices, Assistive Devices (wheelchair, etc.), Developmental Disability, G/J Tube, Medical, Medically Complex, Mobility, Personal Care (toileting), Physical, Physical Disability, Seizures, Visual Impairment
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Individual(s) Served :
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MaleandFemale
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Type of Respite :
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Residential Respite (Overnight)
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Age Category :
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18-21 Young Adult, 22-30 Adult, 31-50 Adult and 50+ Seniors
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Agency :
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New Visions Toronto
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Agency Contact :
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Paula
Murphy
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Phone :
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416 868 1493 x.229
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Fax :
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Email Address :
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pmurphy@newvisionstoronto.com
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Option offered at :
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2 Market Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1Y9
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Nearest Intersection :
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Front and Jarvis
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Regions :
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Central
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