OTTAWA-CARLETON ASSOCIATION FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
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Mission Statement
The Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities supports people with developmental disabilities through a holistic approach including: individualized service planning. Providing a continuum of innovative community participation and residential options. Recruiting and developing an educated and experienced workforce, advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and support networks. Linking with the community, developmental and funding sectors. Vision: Individuals with a developmental disabilities live healthy, safe and secure lives as participating members of society, through equitable access to the broadest range of societal supports and opportunities.
About This Cause
Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Founded in 1950, OCAPDD’s purpose is to support community integration and personal well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities within the City of Ottawa. OCAPDD provides support to hundreds of persons with developmental disabilities, in every aspect of life; whether seeking work opportunities, securing living arrangements or dealing with day-to-day tasks. Since fully a third of the individuals supported by OCAPDD are also affected by physical disabilities and other medical considerations, the scope of the organization’s support is in direct response to the level of need, and there is a history of providing specialized service to individuals with ‘high medical needs’. Similarly, over half of the individuals supported present with ‘dual diagnosis’ leading to OCAPDD developing approaches to respond to mental health concerns. One of OCAPDD’s strengths is that we offer a full range of residential options from Supported Independent Living to total care homes. OCAPDD supports individuals at 26 sites: 14 residences, 7 day programs and 5 community support programs in the Ottawa area, and 7 residences and one day program in the Cornwall area. Residential programs are open 365 days a year, with night and relief staff playing a crucial role. A Director is ‘On-Call’ 24/7.