The MILE Program (Mobile Independent
Living Education)was
started by Bellwoods Centres in 1996 to enable clients
to perform activities meaningful to them.
The MILE team, consisting
of one educator and two occupational therapists, collaborates
with clients to identify and pursue goals related to independent
living.
MILE is available to all
people sixteen years or older with a permanent physical disability
living in the greater Toronto area.
The MILE Program is mobile:
our staff meet with clients in their homes or the community.
MILE provides professional
support to enable independent living skills in areas such as:
learning
to direct your own services becoming
more mobile finding
employment or a volunteer opportunity preparing
a meal managing
finances linking
to community resources, such as swimming instruction learning
healthy lifestyle choices how
to be safe at home and in the community making
home more accessible enhancing
face-to-face and written communications being
safe at home
learning
to direct your own services
enhancing
face-to-face and written communications
