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Durham Association for Family Respite
supports families throughout Durham region who have:
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- a child with a developmental or physical disability or high medical needs
- an adult aged family member with a developmental disability.
Services include in and out of home respite, individualized day and living supports, and in home/school nursing support.
About 500 families are supported each year.
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The Association began in 1978, a collaborative initiative of families, service providers and the
Ministry of Community and Social Services. From its inception, the Association has retained a strong commitment to
supporting families with a focus on
- Individualized approaches that focus on meaningful, community based experiences for people supported,
- Family leadership through learning, networking and working in partnership to support family members with a disability
- Promotion and protection of the rights and interests of people who have a disability and their families
The Association is governed by a voluntary board of directors representing various fields of expertise and experience.
Guided by clearly articulated values and principles, their focus is on the provision and development of responsive and quality service.
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