Programs & Services | Community Integration Services
Case Management Program
The Community Integration Services program (CIS) is a specialized community-based support program for adults with an intellectual disability
Intellectual Disability / Developmental disability is a term used to describe life-long disabilities attributable to mental and/or physical or combination of mental and physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18. The term is used to refer to disabilities affecting daily functioning in three or more of the following areas:
• capacity for independent living
• economic self-sufficiency
• learning
• mobility
• receptive and expressive language
• self-care
• self-direction
or a dual diagnosis (adults with a developmental disability
Intellectual Disability / Developmental disability is a term used to describe life-long disabilities attributable to mental and/or physical or combination of mental and physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18. The term is used to refer to disabilities affecting daily functioning in three or more of the following areas:
• capacity for independent living
• economic self-sufficiency
• learning
• mobility
• receptive and expressive language
• self-care
• self-direction
and mental health needs), who have little or no supports. Services and supports are person-centered and person-directed. A case manager can assist individuals in accessing the necessary supports and services from various service systems available in their community in order to participate fully in all aspects of community life.
Members of the team also work to enhance the community’s capacity to connect with and serve individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Areas of case managementCase Management refers to the coordination of services such as community, health or legal on behalf of a party. This typically includes creating a case file and following a process to ensure delivery of services. A case is handled by a case manager or case team. and advocacyAdvocacy is the pursuit of influencing outcomes — including public-policy and resource allocation decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions — that directly affect people’s current lives. (Cohen, 2001) support include but are not limited to matters involving:
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Housing
- Health
- Income
- Access to Services
The program’s case managers can also work with individuals and members they have identified as part of their support network, to develop short term and/or long term plans which meet individual needs and goals, while building on strengths and talents.
Service delivery is based on a voluntary relationship between the individual and a case manager.
Referrals can be made by the individual, family members, community professionals and agencies. Third party referrals however, require the consent from the individual being referred.
Transitional Aged Youth Program
The Transitional Aged Youth Program (TAY) offers assessment and planning to youth exiting the child welfare system and preparing to enter the adult developmental services system. Referrals are received from the Children’s Aid Society of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
The Transitional Aged Youth Planner along with members of the individual’s support network will develop an Individualized Support Plan reflecting the individual’s goals and needs. The planner will then strive to secure the necessary supports and services required as identified in the plan from local service providers.