Community Links
Many web sites, books and pamphlets provide excellent information on issues. You can keep informed by:
- Reading Community Living York South distributes a regular newsletters
- Call our community information like @ 1-877-737-3475 with questions about programs and resources in York Retion
- Request information and/or assistance from any one of the organizations listed below.
SUB-MENU: EMERGENCY HOME PLAN • INFORMATION • RECREATION
Make sure everyone in your family knows what to do before, during and after an emergency. Set up a family meeting to discuss how you can best prepare for an emergency. (If you live alone, develop a plan for yourself with links to neighbours and friends.) After creating a home emergency plan, review it with your family every six months.
For steps to take in creating a home emergency plan see york.ca's "Make a home emergency plan" mini-site.
Information Resources
Association for the Neurologically Disabled of Canada: 416-244-1992
Autism Society, York Region Chapter: 905-780-1590
Behavior Management Services: 905-773-2362
Canadian Association for Community Living: 416-661-9611
Community Care Access Centre of York Region: 1-888-470-2222
Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS): 905-713-3373
Community Inclusion Initiative (national)
Community Living Ontario : 416-447-4348
Down Syndrome Association of Toronto: 416-966-0990
Down Syndrome Association of York Region: 416-410-3696
Down Syndrome Family Support Association of Canada: 416-291-1052
Early Intervention Services of York Region: 905-294-0762
Epilepsy York Region: 905-508-5404
Geneva Centre for Autism: 416-322-7877
Kerry's Place, Community Services: 905-713-6808
Learning Disabilities Association - York Region: 905-884-7933
Ministry of Community and Social Services, Developmental Services : 1-877-669-6658
respiteservices.com - York Region: 1-866-257-9776
Social Services Network - for the South Asian Community in York Region: 905-471-7921
Special Services At Home Advisory Committee
Under the Banyan Tree: 905- 947-0036
York Support Services Network: 1-888-695-0070
Recreation Resources
Special Olympics Ontario
Special Olympics Ontario contributes to the physical, social and psychological development of people who have an intellectual disability through positive and successful experiences in sport. Special Olympics Ontario (York South Community) offers bowling, floor hockey, swimming, skiing and speed skating.
For more information contact the Special Olympics Ontario Community Coordinator for your area.
Ontario Camping Association (OCA)
Several camps have facilities that support people with special needs. A book listing all of the camps is published annually and can be obtained from the OCA office at 416-485-0425 or you can search for camps online.
Bowling Leagues for the Developmentally Challenged
For information on Markham and Richmond Hill bowling, contact your Community Support Coordinator.
The Vaughan in Action Strikers bowling team meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. The team is registered with the Ontario Special Olympics and takes part in invitational and regional bowling tournaments. They celebrate hte team's accomplishments with a banquet at the end of June. The bowling team runs from October to June for individuals 16 years of age and older. Please contact them through their website.
Markham Soccer Association
The Thumbs Up Soccer program, the first of its kind in Ontario, provides mentally challenged young people the opportunity to play soccer.
See their website for information and contact numbers.
Parks and Recreation
To learn more about recreation opportunities available to people with disabilities in your community, see the Parks and Recreation brochures at a local community centre:
Woodbridge Warriors Softball Association
In partnership with Special Olympics Ontario, offers sport training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Contact the Region 6 Community Development Coordinator at 1-888-333-5515, ext. 247 or Michael J. Cini at 905-856-1500.
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