Gage Transition to Independent Living Service

What We Do

The Gage Transition to Independent Living (GTIL) offers a community setting in midtown Toronto for people with physical disabilities to learn and practice independent living skills within a 12-month transitional program.

Clients are provided with a one-bedroom apartment, access to 24-hour on-site attendant services, and support with health and life skills-related goals.

​The GTIL program offers a self-directed learning environment with practical learning in a variety of topics, including:

• ​​​Directing attendant care
• Buying groceries and planning meals
• Budgeting and money management
• Accessing community services and funding resources
  
• Managing one's health
• Applying for permanent housing
  

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals applying to GTIL must:

• Be age 18 and older
• Have a physical disability and require attendant services for personal care
• Be medically stable. Health care needs must be met by a family doctor, or local health services including Ontario Health at Home (formerly Home & Community Care Support Services, LHIN, and CCAC) and not at risk for frequent hospitalization
• Have a desire to learn independent living skills
• Have the cognitive ability to learn and manage independent living skills especially directing your own care, health, and financial management
• Be able to participate in ongoing program education sessions
  
• Be able to return to the community with established discharge supports
  

Please note: ​​GTIL is unable to support individuals with developmental disability, significant cognitive or mental health needs, or health needs that cannot be met through community services.

Costs

Attendant services and education are covered for clients with a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card. Clients are responsible for paying rent for the subsidized unit and regular living expenses (e.g., groceries, phone, cable).​​