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My son’s IBI provider (DSO) will be discharging him this September. I want to request for an IRM (Independent Review Mechanism) because I’m not happy with their decision. My son is almost 7 years old and still is non-verbal or pre-verbal I should say. It will be 2 years of IBI this September for my son. I just hope to get one more year of IBI for him.
I need help. Can anyone suggest any parent support group or Parent that might be able to advise me on how to advocate for my son in this situation? I would appreciate any help. ThanksHi Afreen, I would love to help!
What area of the city do you reside? We have a vast number of parent groups all over the city and would love to connect you with the one closest to you.Best,
SarahHi Afreen,
You may also consider calling your local Member of Provincial Parliament.Regards,
EricHi Afreen,
Here is a link to the “Contact Niagara” website.
It is an independent review process that looks into situations such as these.
http://irm.contactniagara.org/en/homeGood Luck,
Here is some information from Christie-Ann, an Early Childhood Consultant who has gone through the process:
I found the process a bit confusing and overwhelming, so I typed up a brief description of the steps involved in the application process.
I hope that helps.
In my experience, families have had most success when escalating these issues to a government level. To my knowledge, that has been the only successful instance where a change in decision has been made (unfortunately).Contact Niagara Independent Review Process:
1.Parent submits in writing (writing, fax, email) to provider (in this case, Surrey Place Centre) that they would like an internal review of the decision.2.Surrey Place Centre will then send the registration form/pamphlet for the request. As well as obtain parental consent to exchange info with Contact Niagara.
3.Parents submit documentation they want to be considered (e.g. changes taken place since decision, or things not submitted yet, such as letters from diagnostitions, from family, professionals, video, etc).
Provider (Surrey Place) has 10 days to make a decision. If they decide they made the right one, then family must tell them they want an Independent Review. Surrey Place then sends all info to Contact Niagara.4.Contact Niagara takes all identifying info from the forms and submits them to a third party for review.
Christie-Ann
You might try connecting with Toronto Family Network for support or to see if they have assisted any other families through this process. Contacts for Toronto Family Network are Janis Jaffe White or Reva Schafer 416-484-1536, torontofamilynetwork@gmail.com
Hi Afreen
Another place to check out is on the web at http://www.communitylivingontario.ca. click on the right hand side where it says Administrative Justice Support Network. there is a contact section. they will help you as well.
Sorry Eric, but in answer to you question about your MPP. The individual is voted in by the public to represent you at the legislative. Every question and concern is important and they should be able to give you some suggestions and help. Best to make an appointment.
Hi Afreen,
I responded to your personal message. There is a lot of good advice for you in this thread.Eric
Hi Afreen,
Bonnie is right about your MPP question. Thanks Bonnie!Eric
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