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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0447 | Last Full Update: 18 Jun 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 613-761-9522 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-222-2138 |
| TTY Phone | 613-725-6175 |
| Fax | 613-761-9525 |
| info@able2.org | |
| Website | www.able2.org/ |
| Primary Contact | Maria Redpath, Manager: Communications, Engagement & Fundraising; Phone: 613-761-9522 ext 222; Email: mredpath@able2.org |
| Primary Executive | Heather Lacey, Executive Director; Phone: 613-761-9522 ext 225; Email: hlacey@able2.org |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Supports people across the disability spectrum and their families through a number of programs: Matching Program: one-on-one, long-term matches between a volunteer advocate with a child, youth, adult or senior living with a disability Lifetime Networks: aims to build a self-functioning, committed network of individuals around a person living with a disability and by doing so increase the capacity of parents/caregivers * see separate record for details Person-Directed Planning and Facilitation: a process to develop a good life for someone with a disability * focuses on helping a person to discover their dreams and aspirations, and then to develop a plan to reach their goals, based on their strengths, interests and abilities Funding Brokerage: takes care of the timely and professional maintenance of the individualized funding received by individuals Fetal Alcohol Resource Program: provides community capacity development across multiple sectors of service providers, along with clinical support and service navigation for individuals with FASD (or suspected FASD) and their families * see separate record for details Family Education Series: for parents/caregivers of individuals who are living with a disability * provides information and support for them to plan a good life for their family members * a space for people to connect, share and learn Sibling Groups: support to children/teens (6-17 years) who have a sibling with a disability * facilitator-led, therapeutic groups providing an opportunity to connect with others, share resources and discuss common concerns with others who share similar experiences |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Sep-Jun * Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Jul-Aug |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | People with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health, age-related and multiple diagnoses challenges |
| Application | Call or send an email for more information |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None - for most programs, call or send an email to confirm |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Other Details | |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABLE2Ott/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/able2ott Twitter: twitter.com/ABLE2Ott YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmeH-ARShAOW5UVT3sa0xsA?view_as=subscriber |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1974 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial ; Grants - Foundation grants ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 130362817 RR0001 ; United Way ; Membership fees |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected |
| Date Updated | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Older Adults ; Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Physical Disabilities ; Disability Related Parenting Programs ; Disability Rights Groups ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders |