Association des personnes handicapées de Drummond Inc.

The Association des personnes handicapées de Drummond Inc. (APHD) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the social integration and improving the quality of life of adults with disabilities. It operates primarily in the Drummondville region of Quebec.[1][2][4]

Mission and Objectives

The primary mission of the APHD is to facilitate the social inclusion of people with disabilities while ensuring they benefit from enhanced living conditions. This is achieved through various programs, services, and activities tailored to their needs.[1][2]

Services and Activities

APHD provides a broad range of resources and assistance to its members, including:

• Information and Resource Services: Reception, information dissemination, referrals, and personalized listening services to meet individual needs.[5]

• Drummondville Accessible: An initiative providing information on the accessibility levels of businesses and public locations within the Drummondville area, aimed at improving mobility and access for people with disabilities.[5]

• "Remue-méninges" Newsletter: A quarterly publication that keeps members informed about the association’s news and offers entertainment content.[5]

• Leisure Activity Support: The organization offers accompaniment services for members wishing to participate in leisure activities, pairing them with volunteers or staff as needed.[5]

• Individualized Meetings: Personalized one-on-one sessions to address specific needs, provide information, and assist members with disability-related issues.[5]

• Group Meetings: Facilitated gatherings that foster social inclusion and community support among members.[5]

Beyond these, the APHD offers various additional programs designed to respond to diverse member needs, emphasizing social integration and quality of life enhancement.[5]

Community Role

By designing and delivering tailored activities and services, the Association des personnes handicapées de Drummond actively contributes to improving living conditions and social participation for adults with disabilities within its community. It serves as a vital resource hub and advocate for accessibility and inclusion in the Drummondville region.[4][5]

The organization is registered under the Canadian business number 120584842RR0001.

[1] https://www.aphdr.ca [2] https://www.lappui.org/fr/organisation/association-des-personnes-handicapees-de-drummond-inc [3] https://cophan.org/membres/association-des-personnes-handicapees-de-drummond-inc-a-p-h-d/ [4] https://sante.gouv.qc.ca/repertoire-ressources/ressource/?nofiche=31164&ch_type=&bt_rechType=&theme=autres-ressources&ch_choixReg=&ch_rayon=0&ch_code=&page=76 [5] https://www.aphdr.ca/services/