Passport Initiative Program 

Purpose

The goal of the Passport program is to improve the quality of participation in the community for adults with a developmental disability.

Passport funding can be used to purchase a day program, to hire a worker to assist the person to participate in community activities, or a combination of both.

Services Provided

• Funding for community participation supports
• Information about community participation supports and resources
• Access to the worker registry through respiteservices.com

Eligibility

Individuals with a developmental disability who have permanently left the school system and are in need of supports to participate in community activities.

Referrals

Application forms for Passport can be found below or by calling the Passport coordinator at 733-3227 ext. 2232.  Completed applications can be submitted by mail or in person to: Passport Program, 165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON L4M 2Y1 

Area Served

The program is available across Simcoe County.

Funding

Funding is provided through the Ministry of Community and Social Services.

There is no fee for this service.

Application

Guide on Personal-Direct Planning

Application Guide for Families and Caregivers

Individuals and/or families have the option of receiving funding to purchase services or they can choose to access services through Ministry funded agencies

For further information please contact the Passport worker at:

(705)733-3227 ext 2232     

 passport@catulpa.on.ca