Avenues
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Windsor
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519-966-5010
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Toll-Free: 1-888-933-1831
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Fax: 519-256-5258
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Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Last update: Aug 14, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Adults (18 years and older) with a developmental disability that have been allocated individualized or Passport funding from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCSS).

Fees
Varies depending on the services chosen

Languages
English

Language Note
French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served
Windsor

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
The Avenues Program provides personalized human resource and financial support for people with individualized or Passport funding.  The qualified staff help adults with developmental disabilities recruit, hire and maintain independent contractors and employees, as well as providing support in the following areas:
 
  • Budgeting – Helping decide how to best use Individualized or Passport funding
  • Finances – Direct payment of bills to other services and agency supports. Reimbursement of invoiced expenses
  • Staffing – Support with recruiting, training, monitoring of independent contractors/employees. Support with administering their contracts and annual reviews
  • Liaison – Linking to the wider community
  Support is provided at the main or satellite offices across Windsor-Essex, as well as virtual and telephone support. Most support happens in the community in places like people’s homes, workplaces, volunteer locations, schools, community centres, police stations, courts, coffee shops, and libraries.
Last update: Aug 14, 2024: Suggest an edit

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