Application
phone call or email
Eligibility / Target Population
Residents of Huron County who meet eligibility criteria
Fees
Fee for service, but may be waived
Contacts
Lori Vermeersch - Deputy Chief of Professional Standards and Community Programs
Huron County Paramedic Services
519-440-2829
Languages
English
Language Notes
alternate format is available upon request
Area Served
Huron County
Accessibility Note
Community Outreach Program
Description of Services:
Provides equipment for locating individuals living with
Alzheimers, Dementia, Autism, Acquired Brain Injury or other cognitive
disorders who may wander and become lost.
Participants
wear a lightweight wristband transmitter that emits a radio signal which can be
located up to 2 km away by specially trained OPP officers using mobile
receiving equipment * transmitter is water resistant and may be worn for
showering, bathing and swimming * home
visit is made to register the participant with information such as current
picture, history and habits gathered to assist OPP * search is started as soon as
OPP are contacted * radio signal is not accessible to the public (only to OPP search officers)
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