Resources
Organization |
Notes |
Link |
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Developmental Services Ontario |
Developmental Services Ontario agencies can help adults with developmental disabilities find services and supports in their community. We can also provide information and help you or someone you care for with planning for the future. | Visit website |
Ministry of Community and Social Services |
The Ministry of Community and Social Services financially assists with developmental services and programs that support inclusion for adults with a developmental disability and their families. These services allow them to live, work and participate in a wide range of activities in their communities. | Visit website |
Quality Assurance Measures |
The Ministry's new plain guide to the Regulation on Quality Assurance Measures under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 | Visit website |
Spotlight on Transformation |
The ministry's newsletter for people interested in services and supports for people with a developmental disability. | Visit website |
Autism Ontario |
The leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. | Visit website |
Ontario Disability Support Program |
The Ontario Disability Support Program (O.D.S.P.) was created in 1998, to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities. The program provides income support including health and other benefits for people with disabilities in financial need. The program also provides employment supports to help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain or retain a job. The intent of the program is to provide the supports necessary to enable individuals and families to meet their basic daily living needs, increase economic independence through employment, participate meaningfully in the community and lead more productive, dignified lives. | Visit website |
Ontario Trillium Foundation |
An agency of the Government of Ontario since 1982, the Ontario Trillium Foundation has granted hundreds of millions of dollars to thousands of charitable and not-for-profit organizations in every part of the province. | Visit website |
International Order of Alhambra |
The International Order of Alhambra is a fraternal organization of Catholic men, dedicated to assisting the developmentally disabled. The Order's prime mission is to provide assistance, education and residences for persons with developmental disabilities. In the Lambton County area a Caravan was formed in 1967 and has been active in a number of fundraising events with the funds raised being used to accomplish its prime mission. | Visit website |
Special Olympics Canada |
The mission of Special Olympics Canada is to ensure that a full continuum of sport opportunities is available to people with a developmental disability. | Visit website |
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 |
Service Ontario e-Laws | Visit website |
Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 |
Service Ontario e-Laws | Visit website |
Care of Seniors with Autism |
Family support can be life-changing. To ensure good self-esteem and results in individuals with autism in older stages in life, it is important to have a good, caring, and healthy family environment. |
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