Developmental Services

Adult Protective Services Program (A.P.S.P.)

The objective of the Adult Protective Services Program is to support adults with a developmental disability to live as independently, safely and securely as possible in their community.

The Adult Protective Services worker fulfills the following roles for adults with developmental disabilities:

Advocacy
Personal planning support
Support the coordination of resources and the development of personal support networks in the community
Assist in strengthening a person's ability to manage and gain the skills needed for daily living
Enhance a person's knowledge of support networks, community-based resources and government-funded services to foster greater personal and social inclusion.

We offer support in completing forms and applications, including:

Ontario Disability Support Program application
Developmental Services Ontario application
Passport funding forms and invoicing
Legal Services, Health Card and Social Insurance forms
Referrals to other community supports.

We can provide assistance with:

Support and transportation to medical appointments and other essential services
Budgeting skills and short-term, voluntary trusteeships
Confidential counseling and person-centred planning
Crisis and non-crisis situations

The Role of the APSW

Advocacy – Ensure the rights of the adult who has a developmental disability are acknowledged and respected, and to inform the individual of their rights.
Case Management – A collaborative process to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the options and services needed to meet the individual’s service needs.

Service Principles

Citizenship – to promote community participation & enhance the perception of people with a developmental disability
Fairness & Equality – to promote independence and inclusion in the community tailored to meet an individual's needs and goals.
Accessibility – to promote flexible supports and participation in decision making
Safety & Security – supports and services will promote safety and respect the individual's rights of privacy & confidentiality.
Accountability – individuals are provided opportunities to participate in the planning & delivery of the services they receive.

The APSW program establishes a voluntary working relationship based upon mutual accountability between the individual and the APSW. Individuals are active participants in all steps of the working relationship.

While the APSW program follows guidelines set out by the Ministry of Community & Social Services, the Adult Protective Services program understands the limited resources and services available in rural communities. The program makes every effort to support the unique needs and goals of each individual.

For more information on the A.S.P.W. program, please call Jilene @ 613-336-8934 x228 or 1-877-679-6636

Supported Independent Living (S.I.L.)

The Land O’Lakes Community Services SIL program provides support to individuals who live in the community on their own. Our SIL Support Worker meets with individuals regularly and provides various supports including:

Assistance with menu planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation
Assistance with laundry
Assistance with cleaning
Assistance with hygiene, health care appointments as well as assistance with following through on the recommendations provided by health care practitioners
Assistance with bill payments, advocacy and financial planning
Assistance with social skills and community integration
Assistance with achieving goals and maintaining independence

Community Participation Program

The Land O’Lakes Community Services Community Participation program provides support to adults with a developmental disability who want to become more involved in the community. These supports can be delivered one-on-one or in groups and include things like:

social activities, meeting with other adults who have similar needs and interests in the community
developing self-help skills such as simple measurement/recipe reading and basic cooking
Practicing work-related tasks or skills to succeed at work or as a volunteer.
help build independence
building social/communication skills
learning and personal development, eg: taking a course, using public internet access or participating in activities at Connections adult learning center

For more information on the SIL or Community Participation programs, please call
Kate Turl @ 613-336-8934 x223 or 1-877-679-6636

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Working hours

Monday - Friday: 08:30am - 04:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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