 Helpful Resources: Helpful Links |
| Helpful links to keep you informed. *Important Notice* |
| Ability Online |
| Ability Online is an extraordinary and absolutely free Internet community. Here, young people with disabilities and illnesses connect with all kinds of possibilities. |
| Audio Presentations from the May 2007 Information Fair |
| Audio broadcasts of presentations from the May 2007 Information Fair are available on ConnectABILITY. The following DSTO Information Sessions are located in the Library of the ConnectABILITY site. To hear these ‘audio presentations’ you will need Windows Media Player installed. Navigating Developmental Services in Toronto |
| BLOOM |
| A “how-to” magazine on parenting children with disabilities. |
| Building the Path to Home |
Building the Path to Home An Online Guide to Finding Sustainable Housing for People with a Dual DiagnosisHousing Guide 2004-2006 |
| Community Networks of Specialized Care - Toronto Region |
| The Toronto Network is a multi-agency, cross sectoral partnership of organizations for adults who have a developmental disability and mental health issues (dual diagnosis) and/or challenging behaviors. Our goal is to improve the quality of services for individuals and families by easing the access to specialized services in an efficient and timely way. Our role is also to enhance the continuum and continuity of care. To find out more please visit our website at www.community-networks.ca and click on Central Region -> Toronto |
| Door 2 Adulthood |
| Disability Ontario Online Resource aims to improve the process of transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities and their families by providing information about services, resources and events related to transition, and the opportunity to network and share ideas. Dawn Lunan |
| DramaWay |
| DramaWay provides a creative outlet for both young and old. Using dramatic techniques, participants are led down the paths of discovery. Participants are given the opportunity to engage in drama and other art forms. DramaWay places emphasis on the process of creation, and the experience of the journey. At DramaWay, we believe that drama allows everyone the opportunity to connect with others in their community, and to learn about themselves while doing so. Our programs aim to promote social development, enhance self-esteem, and improve communication. |
| OPADD - Ontario Partnership on Aging and Developmental Disabilities |
| A ground-breaking informal partnership of service providers in long term care and developmental disabilities, eight regional committees, local cross sector pilot projects, provincial associations, planning bodies, educational institutions researchers and policy-makers. |
| Registered Disability Savings Plan |
| Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Registered Disability Savings Plan |
| What it is, How you Qualify, Where you Get it and an RDSP Calculator |
| The Ministry of Community and Social Services |
| The Ministry of Community and Social Services envisions thriving communities sustained by the economic and civic contributions of all Ontarians. |
| www.211Toronto.ca |
| Access community information from the 211 web site. The web site is a fully searchable, online directory, that provides information on 20,000 programs and services in Toronto |
| www.watchthatpage.com |
| WatchThatPage is a service that enables you to automatically collect new information from your favourite pages on the Internet. New information is presented to you in an email and/or a personal web page. The service is Free! |