| Over 90% live on government disability incomes of $9,600 annually |
English: 55% / French: 45% - 10% of each group is
bilingual
|
| Over 50%
live in subsidized Government housing – must leave 3 days /week for ‘structured
activity* |
| Centre attendance permits members to fulfill this obligation (3 days/ wk, 6 hrs/ day) |
Regular attendance by members provides welcome respite for family and
caregivers
|
| Reduces need to
go to malls or out into the streets |
|
| * Similar
structured activities/ services at home cost +$30,000 year/ person |
