Community Based Programs -

The Community Based Rehabilitation program is designed to bring services to the client in their home or the community. It provides the support necessary to allow individuals to participate in the rehabilitation process in the real life setting of home and the community.

The focus of Community Based Rehabilitation is to re-learn or re-build functional skills; develop adaptive strategies, identify equipment, orthotics or other devices to enhance independence; social role re-entry and supported access to the community. Client are consistently invited to engage in meaningful and supported activities within the community

Program services can include but are not limited to:

• Physiotherapy / Neuromotor Rehabilitation
• Occupational Therapy
• Cognitive / Education Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Behaviour Therapy
• Social Work
• Neuropsychology
• Nursing / Health Education
• Personal Attendant Care

An interdisciplinary team made up of the client, their family, case manager, insurance representative, legal representative and/or any other involved party work together to develop and implement the appropriate rehabilitation program. All team members participate in setting treatment goals and are encouraged to provide ongoing feedback regarding the direction treatment is going.

Services include direct care by a licensed rehabilitation therapist and prescriptive treatment by a rehabilitation specialist. Training in rehabilitation strategies will be provided to the client, their family members or significant other and personal care attendants. This approach increases the frequency, duration and intensity of rehabilitation services and supports the development of lasting and positive rehabilitation outcomes.