Resources

ConnectABILITY is a website and virtual community dedicated to lifelong learning and support for people who have an intellectual disability, their families and support networks. The core of our community is accessible, self-directed access to valuable information and tools, ready on demand.

The P4P Planning Network helps families build their capacity to plan effectively. Their resources support parents and caregivers with a variety of planning objectives and tools.

Developmental Services Human Resources Strategy is a partnership between the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) and the Provincial Network on Developmental Services. It was initiated with a vision to professionalize the sector and ensure the best quality of support for people with developmental disabilities in Ontario. It continues to make significant strides in positioning employment in the developmental services sector as a “career of choice” in Ontario and improving and maintaining a quality workforce in Ontario DD.

The programs of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services help to build communities that are resilient, inclusive and sustained by the economic and civic contributions of all Ontarian’s. We offer: Social Assistance (Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program) and Community and Developmental Services.

ConnectABILITY is a website and virtual community dedicated to lifelong learning and support for people who have an intellectual disability, their families and support networks. The core of our community is accessible, self-directed access to valuable information and tools, ready on demand.

An innovative online resource that assists families in creating a good life and secure future for their loved one.

The Passport program, funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), helps adults with a developmental disability be involved in their communities and live as independently as possible by providing funding for community participation services and supports, activities of daily living and person-directed planning. The program also provides funding for caregiver respite services and supports for primary caregivers of an adult with a developmental disability.

Individuals with disabilities along with their families now have an online, comprehensive toolkit available to them as they consider their financial obligations and objectives.