Funded by Local Health Integrated Networks, attendants deliver one-on-one care to students with disabilities who live in campus housing on the Keele campus.

Attendants assist with daily activities such as:

• personal grooming and hygiene;
• taking medication;
• rising and retiring;
• meal preparation;
• toileting, bowel/bladder services;
• ventilator and tracheotomy services;
• range of motion exercises;
• essential communication tasks;
• laundry, housekeeping, shopping and banking on the Keele campus.

Eligibility Criteria for Government Funded Service

• have a permanent physical disability
• be 16 years of age or older
• have a valid OHIP health card
• have the ability to direct her/his care. For example, is she/he capable of managing, determining and communicating when and how she/he needs assistance and is able to cooperate with this provision.

The application process can be initiated by contacting the Community Support Supervisor at 416-736-5167. Applicants may be placed on a waiting list if the program is at capacity.