Searching for Developmental Disabilities

Program activities focus on social and interpersonal skills, life skills, health and fitness, food preparation skills, media arts, creative expression and community events. Focused on academic learning, recreational activities, social engagement and inclusive community experiences.Program areas include:

• Learning Day Program (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm)
• Social Club Events such as bingo, board games, art, movie nights and karaoke
• Weekend Nature Excursions
• Evening Programs and Workshops: Friendship & Dating, Understanding Your Emotions, Personal Training and much more
• Job Skills and Work Experience (Free Program)
• One-on-One Life Skills Development Sessions

Programs provide enriched learning experiences that facilitate growth, independence, self-esteem, life skills, peer interactions, and encourage community involvement for participants.

• educational day program
• evening programs and social events
• cottage getaways
• summer excursion day programs
• entrepreneurial program
• volunteering opportunities

Sunbeam Community and Developmental Services operates DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES ONTARIO CENTRAL WEST REGION, the access point for Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services funded adult developmental services in Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin, Halton and Peel Regions. Confirms eligibility, completes application packages and makes referrals for Ministry of Children Community and Social Services funded adult developmental services.

Services include:

• residential services and supports
• community participation supports
• person-directed planning
• specialized and professional services
• caregiver respite

Community and day services for adults with a developmental disability, with the goal of full participation and inclusion in community life.

Services include:

• employment / job skills development
• life skills development
• education and literacy
• personal interest courses
• support to volunteer in the community

Service Options:

• employment

Community Options:

• wrap-around services
• volunteer opportunities

Residential Options:

• residential supports or group home living
• Modified Group Living
• Supported Independent Living

Programs include:

• Attendant Outreach
• Assisted Living
• Accessibility - Transportation and Advocacy services
• Seniors Assisted and Supported Living
• Homemaking for Seniors
• Community Inclusion and Recreation
• Community Directory available on website

Attendant Services:

• Supportive Housing / Assisted Living Services - personal care and support with activities of daily living for adults with a permanent physical disability and frail seniors in designated apartment buildings.
• Attendant Outreach - Home-based personal care and support with activities of daily living for adults with a permanent physical disability.

Homemaking for Seniors: Matches eligible clients with screened homemakers to assist with light housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation and laundry.

Willow Place: Inclusive social housing environment that includes units modified for tenants with mobility challenges and units offering rent subsidies.

Provides recreation facilities, programs and consultation services for Cambridge residents

Provides recreation facilities, programs and consultation services for Cambridge residents

Provides services to older adults, people with disabilities, and those recovering from illnesses and treatment in their homes

• Meals on Wheels
  
• Transportation to and from Medical Appointments and other necessary tasks of daily living
  
• Home Help
  
• Home Maintenance
  
• Homemaking
  
• Reassurance and Security Checks
  
• Snow Removal
  
• Community Dining
  
• Gentle Exercise
  
• Crisis Intervention
  
• Caregiver Support
  

A fully inclusive hockey program for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, a co-ed team all players are part of the team and participate in all games whether they are learning to skate (with 1:1 supervision) or have played hockey for years. A member of the Canadian Adapted Hockey Alliance, creating opportunity for individuals with developmental, cognitive and physical disabilities to develop strength, hockey skills, sportsmanship and life skills, while deepening their love of the game and team. On the ice utilizing strict COVID-19 protocols as directed by Public Health and the management of the Cambridge Sports Park (Buckingham Sports)

Provides recreation facilities, programs and consultation services for Cambridge residents

Provides recreation facilities, programs and consultation services for Cambridge residents

Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre (SDRC) provides a range of services for people with an intellectual disability and/or an autism spectrum disorder, as well as their caregivers.

• Behaviour Consultation
• Autism Behaviour Consultation
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Social Work, Health Care Consultation
• Speech and Language Consultation (ages 6 and up)
• Service Coordination (Children, Youth and Adult), FASD Coordination, Coordinated Service Planning, Transitional Aged Youth, and Resource Support
• Acts as the single point of access for children's residential and respite services
• Parent support groups
• Workshops

Leisure buddies are volunteers who work one to one or with small groups doing a variety of activities (e.g., coffee, sports events, games, etc.).

Year round sports training program for youth, teens and adults with and Intellectual Disability.

Serves Cambridge community members with a developmental disability, and provides events and activities to enrich their lives

• Outreach program helps individuals to access community supports; volunteer placements, daytime recreational activities
• Community Connections
• Community Participation Support
• Residential Services
• Supported Employment Services

Adult day program focusing on life skills, maintaining health and wellness, social interaction and integration, and meeting personal needs which includes recreation and leisure.

Provides recreation facilities, programs and consultation services for Cambridge residents

Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre (SDRC) provides a range of services for people with an intellectual disability and/or an autism spectrum disorder, as well as their caregivers.

• Behaviour Consultation
• Autism Behaviour Consultation
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Social Work, Health Care Consultation
• Speech and Language Consultation (ages 6 and up)
• Service Coordination (Children, Youth and Adult), FASD Coordination, Coordinated Service Planning, Transitional Aged Youth, and Resource Support
• Acts as the single point of access for children's residential and respite services
• Parent support groups
• Workshops

Provides recreation facilities, programs and consultation services for Cambridge residents

Offers alternative programming for individuals who are 55+ years, as well as those who require special consideration due to health-related issues, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of leisure activities that are both agency and community based

Franklin Center is a thriving hub of activity and programming, where adults with developmental disabilities experience a wide range of fitness, art, recreation, and interest-based activities, as well as special events throughout the year.

Provides a wide variety of full or half-day activities for eligible community-based adults living at home.

Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre (SDRC) provides a range of services for people with an intellectual disability and/or an autism spectrum disorder, as well as their caregivers.

• Behaviour Consultation
• Autism Behaviour Consultation
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Social Work, Health Care Consultation
• Speech and Language Consultation (ages 6 and up)
• Service Coordination (Children, Youth and Adult), FASD Coordination, Coordinated Service Planning, Transitional Aged Youth, and Resource Support
• Acts as the single point of access for children's residential and respite services
• Parent support groups
• Workshops

Ice hockey team and learn-to-skate program for children and adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities