Service Information  
  
            How to Apply:
          
          
            To apply, or for more information contact our ABI Intake Coordinator at ext. 2507.          
        
        The Opportunity Centre - Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Day Program          
                  
      
      
      
      
      
            Traverse Independence          
          
          
                      
            Category:
                
                  Adult Day Program                
              
            Target Population: Acquired Brain Injury
              
            Service Details
          
        
          
          
              Description:
            
            The Opportunity Centre is a day program focussed on connecting and empowering adults with acquired brain injuries (ABI) in a supportive, social environment.
Whether their needs include socializing and connecting with other adults or developing specific cognitive and physical skills enabling them to live more independently, the Opportunity Centre's programs assist our clients on their journey of growth. The Opportunity Centre incorporates recreation and leisure activities into its programs. Attendant services are available if participants require additional assistance. Free lunch is provided.
Activities include:
- Exercise classes 
- Glass fusing classes 
- Crafts 
- Movies 
- Pottery 
- Music
- Tai Chi
- Meditation
                  
                    Personnel Security:
                    Vulnerable Persons Police Check
                
                              
                  
                    Languages:
                    English
                
                          
              Meal Options:
            
            
                  
                    Cultural Cuisine Adaptability
                    
                
                                            
                  
                    Food Allergy Adaptability
                    
                
                                                      
              Special Accommodation:
            
            
                              Wheelchair AccessibleYes
                
                          
          
              Cost to Client:
            
            
              Free            
          
            
              Eligibility Criteria
            
          
                  
          
              Other Criteria:
            
            
                  Minimum Age:
                  18 yrs                
                          
              Criteria:
            
            
              - Have a valid Ontario Health Card- Have a brain injury diagnosed by a regulated health professional- Be medically stable- Demonstrate the desire to be involved in programs- Not be dangerous to themselves or others- Not have severe behavioural problems- Not have ongoing psychiatric or substance abuse issues            
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