Community Resources and Links

The Access Waterloo Region website is the first step in creating a unique resource specific to this area for those living, working or supporting someone with a disability. It offers an easy way to search for options and make decisions about programs that may meet needs and interests.

Access Waterloo Region Resource Book 2011

The Access Waterloo Region Booklet is divided into 9 sections. To view the complete 2011 version please click here.

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Section 1 - Advocacy and Supports
These services provide assistance, mutual support and information to individuals with disabilities, their families and service providers. Advocacy work often focuses on raising public awareness and disability-related issues.

Section 2 - Education
Life-long formalized learning supports commencing at birth.

Section 3 - Financial Assistance
Financial supports that can assist individuals and their families with costs associated to their disability.

Section 4 - Health
Specialized health programs for people with disabilities.

Section 5 - Personal Care and In-Home Supports
Personal support services to those who require assistance with the activities of daily living.

Section 6 - Recreation
Year-round recreation, leisure and social activities within the community that are inclusive and/or specialized for individuals with disabilities. (For more information on seasonal activities, please see the note at the beginning of the Recreation section.)

Section 7 - Respite and Residential Programs
Respite Services provide temporary relief to families and individuals from the physical and emotional demands involved in caring for a family member who has a disability. A variety of community based residential services exist for people who have disabilities and need alternate supported living arrangements.

Section 8 - Transportation
Specialized/adaptive transportation for people with disabilities.

Section 9 - Work, Day Programs and Volunteer Supports
Programs that assist individuals with disabilities to obtain employment and/or volunteer placements.