In 2008, the government passed the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008. It received Royal Assent on October 8, 2008. When it is fully in place, the new Act will replace the Developmental Services Act.

For many years now, Ontario has been changing the way it delivers services and supports for people with a developmental disability. We want to have a system in which adults with a developmental disability and their families can have more choice and control over their lives.

With the new Act, we can build a system of services and supports that:

• is fair, so that everyone gets treated the same way
• is flexible, so that people’s needs are addressed, and
• lasts for a long time.

The first regulation has been drafted. Before it becomes final, we are asking you to tell us what you think.

Please provide us with your comments by Tuesday, August 18, 2009.