People with a developmental disability today want to be active participants in their communities. To do that, they rely on a variety of local programs and services that promote inclusion and involvement.
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. Community agencies deliver most of the available services and supports.
Services for children and youth under the age of 18 who have a developmental disability are offered through the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
Services and supports
- Help with daily living and respite
- Residential supports
- Supports for young adults
- Specialized and clinical supports
- Services for children and youth
- How to apply
Thinking about a career in developmental services? Learn more about working in this rewarding field.
Twenty-one ServiceOntario centres across Ontario are now offering a new photo card that will provide government-issued identification to more than 1.5 million Ontarians who do not drive.
Read about Ontario’s new photo ID in the latest issue of Spotlight on Transformation (Issue 28, August 2011).
Spotlight on Transformation: Index of past issues
What's new
Developmental Services Ontario is the new, single window to adult developmental services in Ontario, opening in July 2011. Find out more.
Read:- Spotlight on Transformation, Issue 27, July 2011 [Index of past issues]
- news release and backgrounder dated June 29, 2011
Watch our video.
In video
See how people with a developmental disability, with the right services and supports, can live and participate in their own communities.
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