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The Access Waterloo Region Booklet is divided into 9 sections. To view the complete 2010 version please click here.

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Section 1 - Advocacy and Supports
These services provide assistance, mutual support and information to individuals with disabilities, their families and service providers. Advocacy work often focuses on raising public awareness and disability-related issues.

Section 2 - Education
Life-long formalized learning supports commencing at birth.

Section 3 - Financial Assistance
Financial supports that can assist individuals and their families with costs associated to their disability.

Section 4 - Health
Specialized health programs for people with disabilities.

Section 5 - Personal Care and In-Home Supports
Personal support services to those who require assistance with the activities of daily living.

Section 6 - Recreation
Year-round recreation, leisure and social activities within the community that are inclusive and/or specialized for individuals with disabilities. (For more information on seasonal activities, please see the note at the beginning of the Recreation section.)

Section 7 - Respite and Residential Programs
Respite Services provide temporary relief to families and individuals from the physical and emotional demands involved in caring for a family member who has a disability. A variety of community based residential services exist for people who have disabilities and need alternate supported living arrangements.

Section 8 - Transportation
Specialized/adaptive transportation for people with disabilities.

Section 9 - Work, Day Programs and Volunteer Supports
Programs that assist individuals with disabilities to obtain employment and/or volunteer placements.