Resources

Useful Government Links

• A List of Government Websites
• Members of Parliament (MPPs) Currently in Government
• Developmental Services Ontario
• Passport
• Special Services at Home

Links Relevant to Our Work

• Ontario Independent Facilitation Network
• Microboards Ontario
• Abilities Canada
  Abilities Canada has written articles on lots of topic areas including belonging, travel, family life, and social policy.
• The Learning Community
  The Learning Community has a number of articles on this website about person centred planning and approaches
• Creating a Good Life: A Guide on Person Directed Planning

National & Provincial Groups of Interest

• Individualized Funding Coalition for Ontario
  Individualized Funding Coalition for Ontario advocates for individualized family funding.
• Special Services at Home Provincial Coalition
  Special Services at Home Provincial Coalition is a group that works to make Special Services At Home funding more widely available.
• People First Ontario
  A self-advocacy group.
• Family Alliance Ontario
  People with disabilities and their families working together for self- determination, inclusion, quality of life, human rights.
• ARCH Disability Law Centre
  ARCH’s activities include legal advice and ensuring new laws in the developmental service system are based on full citizenship values.
• Ombudsman in Ontario
  The Ombudsman of Ontario is an Officer of the Provincial Legislature. The Ombudsman’s job is to ensure government accountability through effective oversight of the administration of government services.
• Community Living Ontario
  Community Living Ontario is a non-profit, provincial association that advocates for people who have an intellectual disability to be fully included in all aspects of community life.
• Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)
  Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) is a family-led organization founded to secure the future of people with disabilities.
• Canadian Association for Community Living
  Promotes the full inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.