June is National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month. 🧡 This month, we honour and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. It is a time to listen, learn, reflect, and recognize the resilience, strength, and diversity of Indigenous communities across Canada. Together, we can deepen our understanding of the […]

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National AccessAbility Week 2026

National AccessAbility Week 2026 This week, we celebrate the strength, talents, and contributions of persons with disabilities while recognizing the importance of creating a barrier-free future for everyone. The 2026 theme, “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada,” reminds us that accessibility is not just about removing barriers, it’s about creating opportunities, fostering inclusion, and ensuring every […]

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NEW: 2026 RESPITE SERVICES

An initial intake is required before accessing any of these services.   SATURDAY PROGRAM AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: VAUGHAN LOCATION: 7465 Kipling Avenue (inside Veneto Centre) 9:00 AM TO 3:00PM & TORONTO: 401 Champagne Drive 9:00 AM TO 3:00PM _____________________________________________________ EVENING RESPITE SOCIAL CLUB: 7465 Kipling Avenue (inside Veneto Centre) Tuesday’s & Thursday’s 3:00PM […]

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Over 53,000 Adults Are Waiting to Belong. Help Us by Calling for Change Today

Over 53,000 Adults Are Waiting to Belong. Help Us by Calling for Change Today: More than 53,000 adults with intellectual disabilities in Ontario are still waiting for vital services. Decades of delay have left too many at risk of homelessness, human trafficking, criminal exploitation, and extreme poverty. This cannot continue. Sign the petition today at […]

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New Passport Guidelines Effective April 1, 2023

The Ontario Passport Program has updated its funding guidelines, with changes that came into effect on April 1, 2023. These new guidelines revise what expenses are eligible for reimbursement under the program that supports adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. They reflect a return to pre-pandemic rules for some items while permanently incorporating others […]

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MCCSS Journey to Belonging, Easy read version of the Developmental Services Reform plan

The “Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion” framework is Ontario’s long-term vision for transforming developmental services so that adults with developmental disabilities can fully participate in and belong to their communities. Released by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, this reform plan prioritizes person-directed supports, equitable access, and greater choice and flexibility in […]

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