The mission of ADS is to support and protect seniors and persons with disabilities at risk of abuse or self-neglect via compliance, programme delivery, education, and stakeholder collaboration. ADS provides the following services:
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Receives and investigates reports of senior abuse and maintains the Senior Abuse Register.
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Offers assistance with: care needs assessment, coordinating care, and identifying access to services. |
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Provides advice to developers on accessibility requirements and best practices |
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Provides seniors and persons with disabilities information about community and government resources |
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Care Homes and Adult Day Care Facilities
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In January 2021 care home regulation and licensing and adult day care registration were moved from under the remit of Ageing and Disability Services to the Bermuda Health Council. |
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Home Care Provider Registration
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In January 2021 home care provider registration was moved from under the remit of Ageing and Disability Services to the Bermuda Health Council. |
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Education
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Develops and implements public education and awareness events to enhance the community’s understanding of services, actions and issues pertaining to persons with disabilities and ageing. |
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Lists community events geared towards seniors and persons with disabilities |
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Manages enrichment and training programmes for persons over 18 with cognitive, developmental and physical disabilities. |
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Policy and Programme Development
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Supports the planning, development and coordination of policies and programmes for seniors and persons with physical and intellectual disabilities. |