Disability Resource Centre | Independent Living Centre Kingston

Independent Living Centre Building

COVID-19 Update

The staff of Independent Living Centre Kingston continue to support people with disabilities in our community. We are available to assist you over the phone, by email, via video, and in person by appointment. Our public computer lab will soon reopen by appointment to offer internet access to community members. Please call us at 613-542-8353 or email us at info@ilckingston.com. We can help you find the resources you need during these challenging times. We’re all in this together.

23. Mar 2020

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Drop in Fall Schedules

Looking for social activities? Every Tuesday, everyone is welcome to come in for cards and board-games between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, attendants welcome, bring a friend!

29. Oct 2018

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Diner’s Club

Join the Diners’ Club once a month when we visit accessible local restaurants. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy an evening out at one of your favourite restaurants or to experience somewhere new to you.

29. Oct 2018

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Our Services During COVID-19

Independent Living Centre Kingston is still operating and putting measures in place to meet the needs of people with disabilities in our community

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Access to Independence

We continue to assist individuals in applying for programs such as the Ontario Disability Support Program and the Disability Tax Credit. Meetings are conducted by phone and in some cases using video conferencing. We are also offering in person meetings by appointment as needed.

Peer Support

We are offering one to one support by phone and video during this time. We have also resumed out monthly Diners Club peer group. Please contact us for more information if you would like to participate.

Information and Support Services

We are continuing to provide this service to ensure that support to people with disabilities is available and that needs are met. Now more than ever, individuals may have questions about available community services and support. We continue to provide access to support on issues such as: attendant services, income supports, assistive devices, counselling services, and crisis relief programs. We provide this service over the phone, by email, and in person by appointment.

Self-Managed Attendant Services, Direct Funding

Direct Funding participants continue to receive support by phone, email and video calls. New policies are being developed to address the unique needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Direct Funding staff are working with participants to find flexible individualized solutions to meet their attendant service needs.

Phone: 613-542-8353

Email: info@ilckingston.com Website: www.ilckingston.com

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