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Cheshire is part of the Leonard Cheshire Disability Global Alliance, started in 1948 in the United Kingdom by Group Captain Leonard Cheshire.

Cheshire has now become a worldwide movement, helping people . Cheshire supports adults with significant physical disabilities to live actively, independently and with dignity in their own community .By providing attendant services through outreach programs and supportive housing, Cheshire, helps adults with a physical disability live a life of freedom and independence

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rovide consumers with 24-hour availability of service and daily bookings for attendant services. Outreach Attendant Service provides assistance on a pre-arranged basis. Attendant Services help people with significant physical disabilities to remain independent in their own homes.

08/20/2026

Are you passionate about the law, independent living, and wanting to make a difference? Join our board! Apply today: https://www.cheshirelondon.ca/join-board-directors/

08/13/2026

Are you an HR professional looking to lead and make a difference in independent living care? Joining a nonprofit board like Cheshire is a fantastic way to make a difference in your community. Apply today: https://www.cheshirelondon.ca/join-board-directors/

Please share this opportunity with your network or with those who may be interested.

08/12/2026

Look up at the stars tonight! 🌟 A fun summer activity is stargazing, and today is the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. 💫 You could see up to 50-100 shooting stars per hour.

Today is also a partial solar eclipse at 12:58 PM ☀️ , so make sure to not look at the sun, protect your eyes, and use proper solar eclipse glasses if you are going to look at it.

08/05/2026

Heat stroke is a medical emergency! It occurs when body temperature rises above about 40°C (104°F). Seek medical help immediately if you or someone else has any of these signs:

• High body temperature
• Changes in sweating
• Flushed skin
• Confusion or changes in mental state
• Rapid pulse
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Fainting or decreased consciousness
• Muscle cramps or swelling
• Dizziness
• Dark urine or reduced urination
• Cold, clammy skin or rapid, shallow breathing

Try to cool the person right away: move them to shade or a cool room, apply cool water to the skin, use a fan, and keep them hydrated if they are conscious. If you live alone or care for someone vulnerable, contact a neighbour, carer, or Cheshire for support during extreme heat. Community cooling centres also open during heatwaves.

If symptoms are severe or consciousness is reduced, call emergency services immediately.

If you need help keeping a client or loved one safe during extreme heat, contact Cheshire. We’re here to help.

07/28/2026

When the temperature climbs above 25°C, it’s important to protect yourself from the heat. Stay safe by following these tips:

✅ Wear light, loose layers
✅ Stay in the shade & avoid peak sun hours
✅ Keep curtains & blinds closed
✅ Drink lots of water (even if you don’t feel thirsty!)
✅ Take cool showers or baths
✅ Use fans to help circulate air
✅ If using a wheelchair, try cooling pads and breathable fabric
✅ If limited mobility, try an ice pack vest or cold cloths on pulse points
✅ Visit a cooling centre if needed
✅ Avoid using the stove or anything that heats your home
✅ Get friends, family, and neighbours to check in on you

07/21/2026

Looking for Accessible camping spots or outdoor adventures in Ontario? Check out Spinal Cord Injury's article on the top 10 accessible parks! Near the bottom there is also a link to read more about beach accessibility too: https://heyor.ca/dkOY4N

07/20/2026

Since 1979, Cheshire has enabled adults with significant physical disabilities and frail seniors to live independently and with dignity. Are you a professional with a legal background eager to apply your expertise at a strategic level? Join Cheshire’s Board of Directors to expand your governance experience, grow your network, and help shape services that matter. Learn more and apply at cheshirelondon.ca/join-board-directors

07/16/2026

It's hot out there. 🥵

Did you know that discretionary benefits through Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will provide funding towards the purchase of an air conditioner for people at the very lowest income level, below what’s called the Low Income Cut Off (LICO)?

Learn more by reading the section on discretionary benefits: https://london.ca/living-london/community-services/ontario-works

07/09/2026

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July. It honours the history, achievements, and lived experiences of the disability community, including disability identities, culture, and positive contributions to society.

It is a time to:
• Advocate for equal rights, accessibility, and inclusion
• Raise awareness about ableism and the barriers people with disabilities face
• Recognize that everyone experiences the world differently

If we don’t understand, the kindest and most respectful thing we can do is ask.

The Disability Pride flag reflects this diversity:
• All colours: Disability exists across every culture, community, and nation
• Black background: Honours those lost to ableist violence and neglect
• Zig-zag design: Shows how people navigate barriers in daily life
• Blue: Psychiatric disabilities
• Gold: Neurodivergence
• White: Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities
• Red: Physical disabilities
• Green: Sensory disabilities

06/30/2026

Are you a HR professional wanting to learn something new? Shift your daily HR responsibilities to top-level governance priorities by joining our board at Cheshire! Grow your network and drive impact with us. Apply online at cheshirelondon.ca/join-board-directors

Address

1111 Elias Street
London, ON
N5W5L1

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15194394246

Website

http://www.cheshirelondon.ca/

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