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Email: admin@communityreach.ca
Record #:
BAR0559
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
25 Oct 2023
Location, Telephone & Internet
Office Phone |
705-733-3227 Ext 2527, Catulpa Office ; Developmental Services Ontario (DSO): 905-953-0796 ; Developmental Services Ontario (DSO): 1-855-277-2121, DSO Toll Free |
Toll Free Phone |
1-877-803-3227, Catulpa Office |
Fax |
705-735-6826 |
E-Mail |
landrews@catulpa.on.ca |
Website |
www.dsontario.ca/agencies/dso-central-east |
Social Media |
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Located In Community |
Barrie |
Address |
The Common Roof 165 Ferris Lane Barrie, ON Canada L4M 2Y1 |
Intersection |
St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E |
Description & Services
Description (Service) |
Passport Program is a reimbursement program funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) - promotes social inclusion by helping adults 18 years or older with a developmental disability participate in their community's activities by building independence and developing social and life skills
- Individuals and families have the option of receiving funding to purchase services or they can choose to access services through Ministry-funded agencies
- participation supports can include programs, classes, camps, pre-employment, employment supports, and transportation to and from activities
- program is also an aid to unpaid caregivers of those with a developmental disability, to obtain respite services and supports
- Provides program funding information to families and individuals within Simcoe County
- Assists families with funding documents and planning
- Provides program accountability to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- Passport recipients may choose an individual, agency or organization to act as a broker to manage their Passport funding on their behalf
- some examples of the types of services that may be provided by a broker include assistance with budgeting, submitting invoices to a Power of Attorney (PA) on the recipient's behalf, recruiting and scheduling workers, etc.
- Brokers may charge a recipient a brokerage fee of up to a maximum of 10% of the individual's funded amount
- Passport is funded by the Ontario government and administered by local Passport agencies, for more information visit https://passportfunding.ca/
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Hours |
Catulpa Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served |
Simcoe County |
Eligibility |
Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up
- Residents of Ontario with a developmental disability
- who would benefit from community participation supports
- or have been waiting for service and are in need of community participation supports
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Application |
Contact Developmental Services Ontario, Central Region by:
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Languages |
English, French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications |
Fees |
None |
Other Details
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
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