Association des personnes handicapées actives de Mékinac

Record #: MAN1239
Last Full Update: 04 Mar 2023

Organization Information

Alternate name APHA de Mékinac

Description and Services

Description Social and cultural living environment improving quality of life of disabled adults and their families 
 
* Defense of rights 
* Place of exchange to break isolation 
* Information and reference to resources 
* Psychosocial support and active listening - friendly phone 
* Viactive fitness program, aquafitness classes 
* Art workshops, singing lessons, other multisensory stimulation activities 
* Integration and cultural outings with an escort 
* Community meals 
* Collective kitchens 
* Conferences

Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website, Location

Address 301 rue Saint-Jacques, local 210 
Sainte-Thècle, QC G0X 3G0
Office phone 418-289-3630
Fax 418-289-2460
E-mail direction@apham.org
Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/aphamekinac
Website www.apham.org

Contact Information

Primary executive Marie-Claude Nadeau, General manager

Additional Information

Accessibility Fully accessible
Public transport CTA Mékinac - paratransit and demand responsive transit
Languages French ; English ; Spanish
Areas served Mékinac (MRC)
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Adults with physical (PD) or intellectual (ID) disability or autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Application Call or email to make an appointment
Fees Membership - annual $20 ; Service - Friendship Soup $2-$3 * Brotherhood Dinner $10-$12 * Outdoor activities at variable prices
Hours Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm * Fri Call Center 
 
Flexible hours according to schedule activities

Subjects

Categories Adult Out of Home Respite Care ~ Adults With Disabilities ; Adult Out of Home Respite Care ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Community Meals ~ Adults With Disabilities ; Developmental Disabilities Activity Centres ; Disability Associations ; Disability Rights Groups ; Food Preparation Facilities ~ Adults With Disabilities ; Friendly Telephoning ~ Adults With Disabilities ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Adults With Disabilities ; Physical Fitness ~ Older Adults