Client Rights
All individuals have rights when receiving services and supports from Hands and Developmental Services Ontario – North East Region.
Learn more by reading our Statement of Client Rights.
Client Privacy
Hands, in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act of Ontario (Nov 2004), recognizes the importance of the privacy of your personal health information. We are committed to respecting, safeguarding, and protecting your personal health information.
Learn more by reading our Statement of Protection of Privacy.
French Language Services
Hands is an official provider of French-language services under the French Language Services Act in Nipissing, Timiskaming and parts of East Parry Sound. Hands complies with all requirements under the French legislation.
Learn more by visiting the Ontario Government website on offering services in French.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedure
Hands is committed to providing a safe place for our clients, employees, volunteers and other visitors. To help keep everyone safe, we have a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedure as an added measure of protection against COVID-19.
Under the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedure, all Hands employees, volunteers, students on placement and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated or regularly tested for COVID-19.
Procurement
Requests for Proposals
Public Sector Directives
Financial Statements
Hands’ Annual Reports
View our annual reports by clicking on the links below: