WIAIH is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism, as well as their families. It offers programs to develop independence, advocacy, education, integration support, respite care, recreation activities, and residential living. Funding comes from membership fees, fundraising, and donations as WIAIH works to support the rights and needs of those with special needs.

1. WIAIH
111 DONEGANI, POINTE CLAIRE
Max Serfaty

2. What is
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

3. Goal 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

4. Family and Community Support
Informs families about government services offered
The Informer
Monthly Coffee Breaks
Monthly meetings and support meetings

5. Pat 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

6. Integration
Me 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.

7. Paus’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

8. Valois Residence
Residence for adults with various special needs
Many programs offered to residence
Respite provided on weekends for others

9. Recreation
Large recreation program
Monthly outings (Activities, weekends)
Fundraisers, groups, after school activities

10. Staff
Non profit organization
Volunteer basis, 500+
Trained babysitters and SCC’s at residence
Everyone experienced

11. Membership
Membership is $25/year
Everyone can be a member, and will obtain access to all
services
Referrals are not required, membership done online

12. Funding
Fundraising
Donations
Non-profit!