Hospital Special Needs Inc.
Group Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Hospital Special Needs Inc. is a charitable organization. We operate Care Coaches which are specially designed to carry seniors and people with disabilities. Many seniors and people with disabilities reside in nursing homes, homes for the aged, disability centres and hospitals. Without our services, they are unable to travel in groups to places that the rest of us take for granted. It is our aim to augment services for people with disabilities to improve their quality of life, other than medical and basic care, which are addressed by institutions and other specific care agencies.
The need for transportation which enables seniors and people with disabilities to participate in leisure activities is recognized by government agencies.
Hospital Special Needs is pledged to help to help fulfill this requirement so that many citizens may enjoy a variety of organized and recreational activities. This is our mandate. However, with the steady rise in operating cost, we cannot do it on our own.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
User Groups Served
To continue providing this service to the community, we are going to be purchasing two new care coaches to replace our aging fleet. We would like to thank the generous donors who have helped us over these years and urgently reach out to you to help us replace our Care Coaches.
July 12, 2010
Upcoming meetings:
July 23, 2010 (board of directors)
August 23, 2010 (Board of Directors)
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History
Late in 1965, a group of interested individuals met to consider the special needs of patients in Sunnybrook Hospital. Later, the scope of the group's aims was extended to include patients from any caregiving organization in the Greater Toronto Area. The "Hospital Special Needs Committee" was formed in 1966, the organization was incorporated in its present form.
The Corporation is a registered charitable organization, comprised of members of the community who give their time, skills and exoerience on a voluntary basis. A small dedicated staff ensure that reservation are effieciently handled and that all vehicles are properly maintained and operated.
Who We Are
Our Mission
ABOUT
Our Services
We operate two Care Coaches which are specially designed to carry seniors and people with disabilities. Each coach is equipped with:
- Hydraulic wheelchair lift
- Safety belts securing wheelchairs and passengers
- Certified drivers
- First aid kit
- Cellular telephone
- Radio and tape deck
Many seniors and people with disabilities reside in nursing homes, homes for the aged, disability centres and hospitals. They are unable to travel in groups by public transportation to such places as:
Libraries and shopping malls
Public parks and conservation areas
Churches or other religious gatherings
Theaters, concerts, movies and sporting events
Special events in the GTA
And many other places most of us take for granted.
It is our aim to augment services for people with disabilities, other than medical and basic care, which are addressed by institutions and other specific care agencies.
SERVICES
Income
Our Program receives partial support for operating costs from the Province of Ontario, and the City of Toronto.
Contributions made by sponsors, and groups receiving our service also help to partially defray the high operating costs, including those for mandatory vehicle inspections.
However, we rely on the generous support of the public to make up the difference.
Donations of any amounts are appreciated.
We also seek capital funds from time to time to replace aging vehicles.
Annual Operating Costs
2001 - $218,000
2002 - $219,000
2003 - $221,500
2004 - $224,500
2005 - $226,000
2007 - $225,000
2008 - $229,000
We have been providing this much needed service
for 45 years and have carried over 300,000 people
in our Care Coaches since we began in 1965.
Donations - Check
You can help us by sending your donation now. Cheques should be made Payable to Hospital Special Needs Incorporated and mailed to:
The Treasurer,
170 The Donway West
Suite 208b
Don Mills Ontario M3C 2G3
All donations are income tax deductible.
License #10749 3074 RR001
We need your help.
May we count on you?
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Gifts and Bequests
Occasionally the phraseology of a will does not clearly indicate the correct name and address, which may cause problems because of a similarity of names, or confusion of names with other organizations. We suggest that the general wording of a bequest be:
I give, devise and bequeath to the Hospital Special Needs Incorporated, of Toronto, the sum of dollars
Donors considering a bequest should consult their lawyers.
SUPPORT
Patron
The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor, Province of Ontario
Officers
Chairman, Board of
Directors Robert Bittle
President Ian Graham
Vice-President Mark Morency
Secretary Jean E. Hill
Directors
Robert Bittle Jean E. Hill
Shanta Chikarmane Gerry Kileeg
Christine Fischer Micheal McKeown
Ian Graham Monika Mogilnicka
Sandy Griffin Mark Morency
Dennis Hill Jeremy Weeks
Hounourary Members
Harris Al John E. Purkis
Edna Beange Bev Salmon
Robert Evans
H.S.N.I. Staff
Office Manager Juanita Ash
Manager Bus George MacRae
Operations
Vehicle Drivers Vincent Marshall
Winchester Jean
Treasurer Jeremy Weeks
Our People
TELEPHONE: (416) 391-2937
FAX: (416) 391-0807
E-MAIL: hospitalspecialneeds_bellnet.ca
Hospital Special Needs Incorporated
170 the Donway West,
Suite 208
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