Disability Services in the Community

Posted on: 28 November 2023

Legal blindness can be a challenging condition to live with, and it’s essential to know what resources are available to support you. Various services are available to improve the quality of life for legally blind individuals. These services are designed to aid their independence and enhance their ability to carry out day-to-day activities.  Guide Dogs Guide dogs help make daily living easier for those with full or partial blindness. With guide dogs, individuals are able to navigate through public spaces with a greater sense of confidence, security and independence.
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Posted on: 7 March 2023

For families caring for a disabled child, home living assistance can be invaluable in providing quality care and support. Home living assistance provides a unique opportunity for families to provide personalized care to their disabled child in the comfort of their own home environment. Here are a few ways home living assistance can help care for your disabled child.  Mobility Assistance Home living assistance can help care for your disabled child by providing them with the necessary mobility assistance.
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Posted on: 2 February 2023

The stress, frustration and sometimes embarrassment that can come with incontinence after often overwhelming challenges for children with spina bifida—and their parents. While doctors can often recommend many strategies to manage continence, keeping up with appointments isn't always easy or pleasant. Thankfully, with the advancement of technology, there's now an even better solution for children's continence assessments: telehealth. Typically held over online video calls, telehealth assessments and check-ups are transforming the lives of children with spina bifida and incontinence.
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Posted on: 4 April 2022

When you reach the stage of life where you're considered a senior citizen, getting some additional support can allow you to retain your independence and enjoy the same activities and quality of life you're used to. Everyone needs some help from time to time and what that help looks like will vary for each individual. There are a few different elder care options available for senior citizens who need some support, but not all options are suited to those who want to remain in their own home.
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