The Day Program
The Day Program operates Monday through Friday from 9am – 4pm, providing support for individuals with developmental disabilities age 18+ with a 3:1 or 1:1 participant to staff ratio. Please note there are limited spots for 1:1 support.
The 3:1 participant to staff ratio is for participants that can travel safely in small supervised groups throughout the community, who are generally independent in the washroom, and who do not have running away behaviours.
In order to recognize their individual needs and abilities, all applicants will be evaluated during a meet and greet interview to ensure Hazelwood House can provide the support and care that is required.
Application Process:
1. Complete and submit the online application form.
2. You will then be contacted to further discuss the application.
3. If the day program is an appropriate fit for the applicant, the applicant (and their parents/legal guardians) will be given a date and time for a meet and greet interview with the program coordinators. During this time we will further discuss the support for the applicant, along with their goals, specific interests, and any possible challenges which may occur. Also enrollment fees will be discussed.
4. Within a week of the Meet and Greet, applicants will be contacted to be informed of their eligibility for the program.
5. Once offered a spot in the Day Program, applicants will receive a service contract and a start date will be confirmed.
What Are Programming Initials?
Our programming is developed around the interests and needs of registered participants, providing both a socially and community active day program that has participants looking forward to their day!
Highlighted Life & Social Skills Activities
- Transportation Training
- Gardening
- Grocery Shopping
- Cooking/Baking Class
- Personal Hygiene
- Cleaning
- Learning Essential Social Skills:
- Respecting Personal Space
- Using Manners
- Listening
- Patience
- Following Directions
- Sharing
- etc.
- etc.
Highlighted Community Involvement Activities
- Volunteer Placements: Freshco Barrhaven, Longfields Manor
- Attend/Volunteer at Events: Condors Golf Tournament
- Shopping At Our Local Market
- Community Giving
- etc.
Highlighted Leisure & Recreation
- Yoga
- Zumba
- Boat Rides
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Arts & Crafts
- DIY Projects
- Swimming
- Workout At The Gym
- Bowling
- Horseback Riding
- Community Walks
- Games: Scavenger Hunt, Bingo, Board Games
- Theme Days/Spirit Week/Holiday Parties
- etc.
Highlighted Community Outings
- Museums
- Farms, Parks, Beaches
- Fire Station Tours
- Exploring Downtown Ottawa: Parliament Hill, The Market, Royal Canada Mint
- Mall/Stores, Lunch Out
- Fairs
- Movie Theatre
- etc.
Add-On Option
Hazelwood House offers Morning and Aftercare for participants enrolled with 3:1 support. Morning and Aftercare is offered at an additional charge of $25/hour.
| Morning Care | 8:00am-9:00am |
| After Care | 4:00pm-5:00pm |
Here at the Hazelwood House we know how important communication is, which is why we’re excited to offer you access to Procare Solutions’ best-in-class parent app. This App allows us to keep in touch and for you to stay up to date on all things necessary regarding your enrolled participant.
Tell Me More About Procare's Parent App
Connect with us whenever you want! This App allows you and Hazelwood House to keep everything in one place, as well as keep you in the loop on upcoming events and time-sensitive information.
Features include:
– Photos/Videos
– Daily Activities
– Messaging
– Newsletters
– Files
– & so much more
How Do I Get The App?
You’ll get an email soon after your first meeting with Hazelwood House with all the instructions including a unique 4-digit pin and information to download the mobile app via email.
Clients Love Us!
We treat our participants like family. As a result, our participants and their families continue to express their satisfaction with our programs.. We strive to exceed expectations and provide a comfortable environment where participants can laugh, learn, and grow.
From the first day, we were amazed by the engaging and accepting atmosphere at Hazelwood House. Deanna and Jordan both showed an immediate ability to connect with our son, Josh, making him feel not only welcomed but wanted. They challenge and encourage him to try new activities while ensuring he has a lot of fun doing it – he is genuinely excited to go there each day. The love they have shown Josh has been wonderful, as has been their dedication to his care, development and happiness. They have inspired not only our admiration but our trust and enduring gratitude.
Angela & Scott
We are very happy sending our son, Matt to Hazelwood House! Deanna and Jordan are running a terrific program that suits Matt perfectly. Every day he is eager to go to “his day program” and his day is filled with terrific activities… life skills, like shopping, cooking, bus training as well as recreational outings like swimming, brisk walks and outdoor exercise. Deanna has also got him out in the community meeting people and packing groceries. He refers to this as “my job!” and he bursts with pride as he says it.” “We recommend Hazelwood House without reservation.