WIAIHWIAIH111 Donegani, Pointe Claire111 Donegani, Pointe Claire

Max Serfaty

What is What is WIAIH?WIAIH?

Non profit organization!

Provides support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism

Offers support and education to families as well

Many different services offered

Goal and PhilosophyGoal and Philosophy

We develop and provide programs and services designed to support the independence and empowerment of these children, adults and families. WIAIH takes a leadership role in advocating for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities or autism and sensitizing the community to their rights and needs. We work in collaboration with government services rather than in competition with them, in order to provide more services to families.

All people with special needs have the potential for growth and self-fulfilment

Family and Community Family and Community SupportSupport

Informs families about government services offered

The Informer

Monthly Coffee Breaks

Monthly meetings and support meetings

Pat Roberts CentrePat Roberts Centre

Adapted Preschool for children with developmental disabilities

Children 2-5 years old can attend morning or afternoon sessions

Children under 2 years old can have an educator visit the home to provide stimulation

IntegrationIntegrationMe Too! and otherMe Too! and other

Me Too! helps to integrate children with special needs into daycares around the West Island

Regular visits and follow ups

Integration aid helps children or adults integrate into the community, activities, day camps, etc.

Paus’ActionPaus’Action

Babysitting and companion referral program

Have a bank of qualified, trained sitters

Provides respite care to families

Matches sitters to families based on needs

Valois ResidenceValois Residence

Residence for adults with various special needs

Many programs offered to residence

Respite provided on weekends for others

RecreationRecreation

Large recreation program

Monthly outings (Activities, weekends)

Fundraisers, groups, after school activities

StaffStaff

Non profit organization

Volunteer basis, 500+

Trained babysitters and SCC’s at residence

Everyone experienced

MembershipMembership

Membership is $25/year

Everyone can be a member, and will obtain access to all services

Referrals are not required, membership done online

FundingFunding

Fundraising

Donations

Non-profit!