James Machado
Chris Petryna, P. Eng.
Xin Li, P. Eng.
Burcu Us
Brian Puskar
Empower Simcoe, formerly known as Simcoe Community Services, is a charitable, non-profit organization that is governed by a volunteer board of directors. The agency was established in 1953 by parents wishing to offer their children with intellectual disabilities an alternative to institutional placement. Presently, the agency operates a Preschool Services Division, a Community Living Division, and offers Regional Housing Support Services. Empower Simcoe is a multi-service agency that provides a wide range of programs and services to preschool children and their families including the EarlyON Child and Family Centres in Barrie, Innisfil, and Bradford. The agency also supports children, teens, and adults who have an intellectual disability and believes that everyone can contribute to their community.
Working alongside Jessica MacDonald Architect Inc., we were the Mechanical and Electrical Engineers of Record for this brand new, 5,000 sq. ft., single storey building with a basement, state-of-the-art residential care home in Orillia, Ontario. This facility has the capability to support up to six people with multiple complex needs who will receive 24/7 support and services.
• Basement Level with 2 individual bedrooms with bathrooms nearby, a livingroom and kitchen, a laundry room, and mechanical/electrical service space;
• Main Level with 4 bedroom and ensuites, a living room and kitchen, a laundry room
• Tamper-Proof Plumbing and Lighting Fixtures
• Fire Alarm with Lockable Covers
