Foundations / Transitions
For young people who have a developmental/intellectual disability and their families, the transition from school to adult life presents additional challenges. The Foundations program is designed to assist young adults to make a successful transition from school to begin the journey of realizing their goals and aspirations as an adult. Opportunities are provided for skill development in innovative, time limited experiences. Life skills training is provided through enjoyable, hands on, course curriculums and evaluation in 24 areas. Course selection and teaching methods are individualized based on the needs and interests of the person. Areas of learning may include: socialization, money management, shopping, community safety, meal planning & preparation, job performance & attitudes, and home safety.
Individuals will have the opportunity to be successful in reaching goals and gain the skills necessary to become independent in many areas of their lives. Community participation is an important part of the approach, bringing the family, community and individual together to achieve mutual goals.
Our Services
Child and Family Community Counsellors offer a variety of clinical and support services for children and families.
Learn MoreYouth and Adult Community Counsellors (also known as Adult Protective Service Workers) provide a range of services to youth and adults.
Learn MoreA variety of specialized services are available for both children and adults. These include; Psychological Services, Behavioural Services, Social Work Services, Psychiatric Clinic, Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy as well as Occupational Therapy (OT)
Learn MoreCommunity Participation Supports
Supports are designed to provide adults living with a developmental/intellectual disability with meaningful leisure, recreational and community outings. A variety of individualized activities emphasize integrated community outings and assist individuals to achieve personal growth and develop relationships with others.
For young people who have a developmental/intellectual disability and their families, the transition from school to adult life presents additional challenges.
Learn MoreRespite Services
DSLG facilitates a number of respite options for both children and adults. Referrals are considered on an individual basis, depending on the needs and length of respite required.
Family Home expands the range of residential options available in the community and allows individual needs to be met in a more flexible and personal manner.
Learn MoreTeaching Respite was designed to offer adolescents and young adults opportunities to learn and practice adaptive skills necessary for independent living in a safe and supervised setting, while at the same time providing their families with a weekend of respite.
Learn MoreThe Distress Centre provides a confidential crisis telephone service to anyone in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville needing support and assistance.
Learn MoreSnoezelen is a concept in which an indoor environment is created mainly to produce gentle relaxation, security and comfort by using controllable stimuli.
Learn MoreShort-term treatment is provided to individuals with a developmental/intellectual disability and/or dual diagnosis who are experiencing personal difficulty, or require a behavioral, adaptive, or medication review/assessment.
Learn MoreA variety of clinical, recreational and life skills training programs are offered on an individual or group basis.
Learn MoreThree student awards are available to a first year student pursueing a career related to the field of developmental disabilities.
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