Families Matter Co-operative Inc.
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0474 | Last Full Update: 16 Apr 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Best Buddies College/University Program ; Best Buddies Program ; Families Matter Coop ; Socialhood |
| Legal Name | Families Matter Co-operative Inc. |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Albert St and City Centre Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Autonomous family organization * offers support, information, networking, innovative solutions for families whose loved ones have disabilities * circle of support for full participation in community, including support with housing and recreation Best Buddies Program: pairs students in post-secondary institutions with adults from the community with intellectual disabilities * buddies call their “Peer Buddies” on the telephone once per week, and see them every two weeks Socialhood: Online community that empowers families and individuals by connecting like-minded people to each other and creating a platform for collaboration |
| Hours | Virtual office - there are no office hours. Email admin@familiesmattercoop.ca to arrange a time to connect. |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | No restrictions for access to the information in the resource database. Individual and family memberships are available. Visit the website for eligibility criteria. |
| Application | A membership profile can be created online |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - $40 per year; includes voting privileges (2018) |
| Service Categories | Adult Mentoring Programs ; Disability Rights Groups ; Internet Information Resources ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Internet Information Resources ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Internet Information Resources ~ Mental Health Issues ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Developmental Disabilities |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-797-2416 |
| info@familiesmattercoop.ca | |
| Website | www.familiesmattercoop.ca |
| Primary Executive | Jeff Bond, Executive Director; Email: ed@familiesmattercoop.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 2004 |
| Funding | Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 805308079 RR0001 ; Fees - membership |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is appointed. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |