Canadian Helen Keller Centre

Rotary Cheshire Apartments

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Description
Rotary Cheshire Apartments provides affordable housing to deafblind adults and is a sensory barrier free building where all staff are fluent in the communication systems used by tenants * all tenants are independent adults and seniors who are responsible for all aspects of living independently including personal care, finances and meals * intervener services are provided to gain knowledge and independence so they can participate in the community * the building consists of 16 one bedroom apartments that offer the following features: contrasting colors on walls, floors, doors, electrical outlets, door handles, tactile surface alerts, alerting systems with loud horns, vibrations and strobe lights for emergencies, telephones, doorbells etc, tactile signage with raised print and braille, matte surfaces to minimize glare and evenly distributed lighting, accessible interphone system

Services and Programs:
  • Outreach Intervenor Services
Eligibility
Adults with dual disability of deafness and blindness * Must be able to live independently
Residency Requirements: Toronto
Application Process
Call or visit to request application form
Average waiting period of 5 to 10 years
Phone
416-730-9501
Toll Free
1-877-748-6964
Office
416-730-9501
Fax
416-730-1350
Web Site
www.chkc.org
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
422 Willowdale Ave
Suite 101
Toronto, ON, M2N 5B1
Canada
Languages
English; Other - ASL (Adapted Sign Language)
Fees
Rent subsidy available for persons with low-income by the Ministry of Community and Social Services
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Copyright
Central Local Health Integration Network
Last Updated On
March 22, 2026
Last Verified On
August 11, 2025
Address
422 Willowdale Ave, Suite 101
Toronto, ON, M2N 5B1
Cross Street: Yonge St and Finch Ave E
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Daily 24 hours * administration available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Service Area(s)
Toronto