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Hi,
I am looking for a family or two who are looking for arrangements living arrangements for a young adult or independent older adult. My mom has a physical disability and is in a wheelchair, but can perform a lot of duties on her own with a little help from the CCAC workers.
I am looking to have her move into a home/condo or create a home with another person or other people with physical disabilities. The support from the family is important as I would love to work together with you to ensure we have complete peace of mind and to know that our loved ones are always safe. She is on the waitlist for CILT, but that could take 10 years. The only other option I have found is a retirement home, but she would prefer to be with people her own age or younger.
My mom has an amazing attitude and people say she lights up their world.
Please email me at lauramcbride99@gmail.com if you are interested.
Kind regards,
Laura
Hello Laura I can help Initial Consultation form This form is used to collect some initial contact information about the individual and their family. It also asks about the type of assistance the individual and family would like from LIGHTS Click here to download. Downloadable Forms
The following forms are designed to assist individuals and families through the LIGHTS journey. They will help the Facilitator understand what support individuals and families are looking for and then provide support that will bring them one step closer to their family member’s dream! Send the completed form to the LIGHTS Facilitator at LIGHTS@cltoronto.ca or fax to 416 968 7320. You can also check out the Lights website http://www.lights.to I am also involed in the lights program it’s very great for people who has a disabilty. And I think the Lights Program will be very helpful and supportive to yourself and your family to consider. I just wanted to pass this information to you for you to consider and think about for your mother. Think about it
Everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance in their community. Living in your own home; choosing where and with whom you live, and forming social relationships are fundamental to being part of society do you agree?
Jenna’s story
I was born and raised in Toronto, live with my Mom and Gary and have lived in the same house for over 20 years. I’m 22 years old and an only child. I sometimes wished that I had a sister to spend time with and do things with. Like many people, I wish for a lot of different things. For example, I wish that I had a boyfriend, I’d like to travel and I’d really like to move into the basement apartment of Mom and Gary’s house.I think it is very important for adults with disabilities and their own parents to think about their future and not to be afraid of moving out of their house-it’s a natural step when people grow up. I heard about LIGHTS and contacted them on my own. Later I told my Mom about it and she was surprised to hear that I wanted to one day, move out. Mom and Gary are supportive and want to help me achieve my dream. I want other people to learn about what is involved with LIGHTS and what it really means for us to move out of our parent’s house someday. That way we can teach our parents how smart we can be and how we can be successful doing things independently and get support when we need it.
I called LIGHTS because I need help to plan and find a room mate. I think my first step is going to be to live in the basement apartment of our house and I still need to find a room mate that I get along with who would like to do things together.
I would recommend that you contact LIGHTS for support if you are thinking about your future or your family member’s future because it’s never too early to start thinking about the future.
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