In 2009, the Ontario government closed its last three residential institutions for people with a developmental disability. Nearly 1,000 people moved into new community-based homes with the help of the province, families and agencies.
Explore this section of the website to learn more about the transition from institutional to community living.
Learn more About Ontario's last three institutions for people with a developmental disability Watch our videos to find out more about institutions in Ontario and their closure:
See how people with a developmental disability, with the right services and supports, can live and participate in their own communities. |
Services and Supports
Developmental services system
