Supported Extended Experiences and Discoveries (SEEDS)

Support Needs

Are you considering the SEEDS opportunity, but do not have support? We can provide that for you! We can match you with a DSP based on your interest and compatibility. Support can consist of drop off and pick up, or can be more involved, such as supporting you throughout the day or night.

Support is customized! Do you have someone in your life that would accompany you? That’s okay, a simple form will need to be filled out and they would be paid the respite cost recovery rate. The only restrictions for private support are those that Passport funding has:

• Can not be your Primary Caregiver or Spouse of the Primary Caregiver
• Can not be your  Parent or Step Parent of the client.
• Can not be the your Spouse or Common law partner
• Is over the age of  18 years r.
• Is not the Person Managing your Funds
• Is not individual or family who is receiving financial compensation from the Ministry to provide residential arrangements, supports or care for an adult with a developmental disability through a Ministry-funded service agency (e.g. Adult Protective, Service Worker, LifeShare).

Accessibility

Have any accessible needs that need to be considered? Please let your SEEDS contact know of any accessible needs.

Some of the accessible needs we can provide include transportation, overnight stays, passes or transfer chairs

Don’t see what you need? That’s okay! Let us know and we will work with you to find the best solution

Am I eligible?

• Are you connected with EAFWR?
• Do you have passport funding?

Then you are eligible to apply! Please fill out the application form in the sidebar.

What information do I need?

• Your EAFWR Coordinator’s name
• Time frame (1, 2 or 3 days) and date range you would like to go your trip 
• Whether you would need a support person through EAFWR 

Our top locations include Toronto, Niagara Falls and Collingwood

Don’t see a city you would like to explore? Let us know and we can help plan the opportunity for you!

Passport funding covers activities anywhere in Ontario. There are many places you you can visit such as Niagara Falls, Collingwood or Toronto.

You can go on a day trip to Toronto, visit Ripley’s Aquarium, Toronto Zoo or take a tour of the Toronto Harbour.

Want to watch your favorite team play? You can go to a Blue Jays game, a hockey game or a basketball game.

Know of a musician or artist that you really want to see? We can plan a fun-filled day to go rock out with them!

Want to face your fears? You can plan a trip to go Zip Lining, to ride Roller Coasters at Canada’s Wonderland, or visit haunted house.

Do you love the outdoors? Want to be one with nature? No worries you can go camping and spend a night under the stars.

Can I bring my friend or family member?
Are they supporting you? If they are, they can absolutely come!

Do I have to pay for overnight accommodations through my Passport funding?
This program is subsidized by a second funding source so your overnight stays are taken care of.

I don’t have my Passport funding with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Can I still access this program?
Yes, we have opened this program up to fee for service.

I want to go on a day trip with my friend, but I don’t want to pay them. Can I still go?
Yes, but this would not be considered a SEEDS trip. You would need to book this with your Coordinator using your funding under the usual Passport guidelines.

I have questions. How can I contact?
Please email seeds@eafwr.on.ca and we would be happy to help!

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