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Organization:
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Independent Living Centre Kingston
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Phone Numbers:
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613-542-8353
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Fax:
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613-542-4783
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Address:
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540 Montreal St
Kingston, ON
K7K 3J2
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Intersection:
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Montreal St and Joseph St
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Location:
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Kingston (Rideau Heights)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Laura Allen - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Disability resources and support centre run by and for people with disabilities who promote independent living * leadership, support and skills development for people with disabilities and the community * non-profit organization
Direct Funding Program - Self-Managed Attendant Services
- Enables adults with physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendants who can assist with routine activities of living, such as dressing, grooming and bathing * participants are fully responsible for managing their own employees within a budget that is developed on an individual basis
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Independent Living Skills Development Services
- Assists individuals to find the resources they need and develop life management skills to reach their goals * provides a computer lab with internet access equipped with accessibility features such as voice input and voice output software
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Information and Referral
- Connects people with community programs such as recreation, attendant services, poverty relief, social supports * assistance applying for programs such as Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and the Disability Tax Credit
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Self-refer - Phone
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Anyone with a disability * families of people with disabilities * general public
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Languages:
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English ; Sign Language
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Area Served:
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Kingston and area ; Southeastern Ontario for some programs
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Last Updated:
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8/20/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=72317
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