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Organization:
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RISE: Resource Centre for Independent Living
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Address:
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21 William St
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 1V2
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Hours:
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Non-profit, charitable organization that focuses on empowering adults with disabilities by eliminating barriers, promoting, and encouraging their citizenship, and assisting them in attaining and maintaining their own independent living goals
Programs and services includes four pillars:
- research
- information, Referral, and Resources for individuals through community programs, workshops and other community agencies
- peer support for groups and individuals
- empowerment
Direct Funding - Self-Managed Attendant Services Program - Allows people with permanent physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendant services.
Coffee Break Newsletter - RISE creates, produces, and distributes 1000 copies of the Coffee Break Newsletter biweekly to over 40 local business in the Parry Sound area.
Button Making - for all occasions including family reunions, political parties, events, community events/fundraisers, etc.
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Fees:
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Free Services * Membership Fees: $20 single * $35 family * $55 Corporate
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Application:
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Call or email for more information * Directing Funding application is available at www.dfontario.ca
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with permanent physical disabilities.
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Area Served:
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Parry Sound District ; Muskoka District
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