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105 University Avenue East, Unit 2
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2W1
Phone:   (519) 885-6640
Fax:       (519) 885-4526
WEB:    [www.kwa.on.ca]     {Alt-w}
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HOUSING INFORMATION LINKS

ACCESSIBLE HOUSING UNITS

  • Independent Living Centre
    • rent geared to income housing
    • accommodation for those attending the University of Waterloo

  • Participation House
    • for people 16 years and older with physical disabilities and/or acquired brain injury
    • attendant services in a supportive housing setting
    • ABI day program
    • ABI outreach program
    • for info call 519-741-5845 ext. 29

  • Ontario Housing - see Kitchener Housing
    • provides housing for people with disabilities who are single adults or childless couples under the age of 60 and able to live independently
    • for information call:
    • South Waterloo Housing Authority, 623-2686
    • Community Information Centre
    • maintains list of housing projects with accessible units and rent geared to income
    • call 579-3800

IN-HOME SERVICES
  • Independent Living Centre
    • attendant services
    • meal preparation and light housekeeping
    • respite services
    • support services for those attending the University of Waterloo

  • See the Community Support Connections link for further information on the following services:
    • Waterloo Regional Home Care Program
    • offers professional, support and homemaker services to people who are physically disabled or elderly
    • call 883-2210 for information

  • Waterloo Regional Red Cross Homemaker Service
    • for people with disabilities, seniors, convalescents, new mothers
    • personal care
    • palliative care
    • family relief
    • assistance with household chores
    • call 746-6600 for information

  • Meals on Wheels
    • delivers hot, nutritious meals to client's home
    • call 743-1471 for information

  • Lifeline Canada
    • emergency response system for people who are disabled or elderly
    • connected with St. Mary's Hospital
    • call 749-8008 for information

  • Barrier-Free Design Centre
    • provides information and consultation in the field of barrier-free design and construction
    • for information call (416) 480-6000
    • no one is denied services because of financial limitations

  • LEGAL INFORMATION ABOUT HOUSING
    • Landlord-Tenant Matters in Legal Information section of these webpages
    • Tenant's Rights in Political Issues section of these webpages