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Program:
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Developmental Services - Transitional Youth Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Programs
42 King St c/o Developmental Services
Sioux Lookout
P8T 1B8
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Street Address:
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42 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Serves as the site for MMW (Mashkikiiwininiwag Mazinaatesijigan Wichiiwewin) /Transitions Program and Developmental Services
- Located at King St next to the Sioux Lookout Sexual Assault Centre
- Closest intersection is at King St a
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with ramp but no automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Coordinates the delivery of health care services to the Anishinabe people across the Sioux Lookout region
Provides support to youth with developmental disabilities to create a life plan for the transition to life after graduating from high schoolAssists with various applications such as housing, passport, special services and Ontario Disability Support Pension (ODSP)Advocates on behalf of the family and individualOffers guidance and support for:- Community resources
- Education and learning opportunities
- Employment and training opportunities
- Recreation and leisure
- Volunteer experiences
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Application:
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Completed intake assessment required with Transition Facilitator
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First Nation individuals 16-24 years of age, identified with a developmental disability and living in any of the First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout district
Individual must:
- Agree to program by choice
- Have an identified developmental disability
- Be leaving school or have been out no more than 2 years
- Not be receiving accommodation support by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
- Have little or no daytime activities appropriate for their strength and need
- Agree to participate in a planning process, along with family and interested persons, to identify outcomes to be achieved and supported
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request
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Area Served:
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Bearskin Lake First Nation, Cat Lake First Nation, Deer Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Eagle Lake First Nation, Fort Severn First Nation, Kasabonika Lake First Nation, and Keewaywin First Nation
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