Programs & Resources
NEW!
Move More
Sports For ALL
(Ages 6-9)
ICAN Swim
(Ages 3-14)
Gym and Swim
(Ages 8-16)
NEW!
Zumba for ALL
(Ages 18+)
NEW!
Fit for ALL
(Ages 18+)
... And More To Come!
You can provide your own personal support worker in any of our programs at no additional cost. This individual must be at least 16 years of age. Personal support workers participating in our registered and camp programs are required to provide an up-to-date Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and sign off on a Personal Support Worker Expectation form.
Sensory Friendly Swim (All Ages)
In today’s globalized world, chances are you are interacting with people from more than just one country. This is where our multilingual functionality comes into play. Take advantage of this unique capability to expand your reach.
· Provided by paid Inclusion Support Workers at no extra cost
· Support is not guaranteed and is based on staffing availability
· Support may include program adaptations, redirection or short sensory breaks
· ICAN support cannot be requested for swim programs (register for ICAN Swim) or adapted programs (ie Swim and Gym and Move More Sports)
Available at the Milton Sports Centre, Milton Leisure Centre and Sherwood Community Centre for use on site, free of charge. Each kit includes: noise-cancelling ear covers, fidget toys, weighted lap pads, and textured seat cushions.
ErinoakKids
ErinoakKids is one of the diagnostic service hubs designated under the Ontario Autism Program. If you have concerns regarding your child’s development and you live in Milton, you can request that your primary care physician refer your child to ErinoakKids for an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessment. A physician referral is required for this service.
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Tel: 905-855-2690, then press 6
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Toll-free: 1-877-374-6625, then press 6
R.O.C.K
Autism and Behavioral services at ROCK are delivered by therapists with experience providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and youth with autism in the Halton region. Intervention focuses on teaching social skills, functional life skills, and social communication.
Foundational Family Services is one of the options available, and is free for clients registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Additionally, direct treatment options are also available for purchase with the Childhood Budget through the OAP.
Halton Support
Services (HSS)
Halton Support Services is the initial point of contact for children up to the age of 18 years and their families who are interested in accessing services, resources and support from the children’s developmental services sector in Milton.
Kelsey Jackson:
Tel: 905-844-7864 Ext. 221
Email: kjackson@cwsds.ca
Ontario Autism Program: Urgent Response Service
Urgent response services in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) began offering services in April 2022.
Eligible children and youth who are experiencing a specific, urgent need can access supports to:
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help stabilize the situation
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prevent crisis
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reduce the risk of the child or youth harming themselves, others and property
Children and youth can get up to 12 weeks of free supports.
Urgent response services do not provide funding to purchase supports. Children and youth registered in the OAP can access urgent response services while receiving other OAP services and supports.
Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)
The DSO is your access point for adult developmental services funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) in Ontario. At the age of 18, your child’s developmental services through the Ontario Autism Program end. Which means you must apply through the DSO to see if you are eligible to receive Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) funded supports available in Milton.
Parents are encouraged to contact the DSO as soon as their child turns 16 to see if they are eligible for services. By starting the application process early, you may be able to avoid service delays when your child turns 18. The DSO will help you determine the supports that are available in Milton.
Disability Tax
Credit (DTC)
The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. The purpose of the DTC is to provide for greater tax equity by allowing some relief for disability costs, since these are unavoidable additional expenses that other taxpayers don’t have to face.