Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)
Developmental Services Ontario agencies can help adults with developmental disabilities find services and supports in their community. They can also provide information and help you or someone you care for with planning for the future. There are nine Developmental Services Ontario agencies across Ontario.
Community Living Ontario
Community Living Ontario is a non-profit, provincial confederation that advocates for people who have an intellectual disability to be fully included in all aspects of community life. Community Living Ontario is proud to serve and advocate on behalf of more than 12,000 members across the province. There are over 100 local Community Living associations that make up Community Living Ontario’s membership. This page also has a valuable page of Links (under Resources) that offers a variety of resources that may be helpful to you. See Local Resources for the Community Living agency near you.
Brain Injury Association of Durham
A charitable, non-profit organization whose members are people of Durham Region who have experienced brain injuries, their families and others who share our vision.
Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario (CMHA)
Founded in 1952, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario, is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to making mental health possible for all.
CMHA Ontario achieves its mission by being a leader in the evolution of Ontario’s mental health and addictions system. We contribute our knowledge, resources and skills to provincial policy development and implementation. We promote mental health in collaboration with others. We further equitable access to mental health services and champion the reduction of mental health disparities. And we serve our branches in building their governance and leadership capacities.
CMHA Ontario is a dedicated partner within the network of Canadian Mental Health Associations at the national, provincial and local level. CMHA Ontario works closely with its 30 local branches in communities across the province to ensure the utilization of best practices in the organization, management and delivery of services to consumers and families of individuals with mental illnesses, dual diagnosis and concurrent disorders. All CMHAs in Ontario work in a variety of partnerships to provide a coordinated, continuum of care using the social determinants of health model. See Local Resources for the CMHA office near you.
Autism Ontario
This is a great site for everything to do with Autism, at any age. Sign up for their monthly newsletter, and check out the upcoming events.
Kerry's Place
L'Arche Ontario (Richmond Hill)
L’Arche Daybreak welcomes adults with intellectual disabilities to explore their unique talents, share their gifts and grow in relationship with others. Assistants who live, work, and learn with them are drawn to our community from all over the world seeking a different way of life. L’Arche Daybreak is an example of how people of different intellectual capacity, social origin and culture, can live together.
A program designed to offer adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) an educational experience that will provide helpful tools for success in post-secondary education, employment and independent living. LIFE Academy courses will utilize community based instructional environments such as cooking schools, art studios/galleries, colleges, universities, work sites and yoga studios. LIFE Academy students will benefit from the specialized teaching skills, strategies and accommodations that will be made to meet the needs of individual learners.
Down Syndrome Association of Ontario
ATI Foundation
Our mission has continued to be focused on providing a nexus of support for both the Canadian Tamils, who face challenges with intellectual and physical conditions, but also their caregivers, who are often in need of respite and supportive care.
Our focus provincially is to raise awareness, advocate and support, promote best practices, fundraise, and to coordinate government relations. Find local chapters through this website
Christian Horizons
Connectibility.ca
Welcome to ConnectABILITY 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 site is organized by age group to help you find the right information for you. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please try our search engine.
Connected Families is a meeting place for you to connect with others. It is a private area of the site where you can share your story or ideas with the community. Register to become a member. All we ask for is your name and email address and we’ll email you a password. For more information on how to sign up and use Connected Families.
As an expression of Christian faith, Christian Horizons works together with people who experience disabilities to accomplish their goals and nurture communities where everybody belongs.
Some of their services include employment supports, respite, supportive independent living, community residences.
Participation House
Participation House supports individuals with developmental disabilities and/or complex physical needs to
live in their own homes, participate in community and enjoy life with family and friends.
Starfish Parent Support Program
Promote the ability of parents with cognitive challenges to function as a healthy and safe family unit. We are a non-profit social service organization.