Surrey Place

Augmentative Communication & Writing Aids Program (ACWA)


Description
Supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities * assess the benefit of assistive devices in order to determine funding eligibility

Services include:
  • face-to-face and written communication assessment
  • intervention
  • consultation
  • equipment support
  • skill-building workshops
  • drop-in support
Eligibility
Infancy & Early Childhood Program: ages 0-6 with a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of developmental delay
Clients of all ages with a confirmed diagnosis of an intellectual disability
All clients live in the city of Toronto and have a postal code that starts with 'M'
All clients must be referred by a SLP or OT * the referral form and eligibility is on the website under specialized programs

Residency Requirements: Toronto
Application Process
Contact Intake by calling 1-833-575-5437. Referring Speech Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist faxes ACWA referral to 416-925-3402.
Office
Children and youth (0-18) central intake: 1-833-575-5437 (1-833-575-KIDS)
Adults (18+) central intake: 1-855-372-3858 (1-855-DS ADULT)
Fax
416-925-3402
Web Site
www.surreyplace.ca/directory/augmentative-communication-writing-aids-program/
Languages
English
Fees
Some fees may apply
Agency Information
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Copyright
Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
Last Verified On
December 16, 2025
Address
2 Surrey Pl
ON, M5S 2C2
Cross Street: Bay St and College St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thurs 8:30am-8:30pm * Fri 8:30am-5:30pm * Sat 8:30am-4:30pm
Service Area(s)
Toronto