This is a starting place for information and organizations focused on facilitating change and customizing supports, making it possible for people stay in control of their lives and support.
Independent Facilitation Organizations
Facile Futures is a non-profit organization, located in Stratford, Ontario, serving people with a disability and their families across London, Middlesex, Huron-Perth, Grey & Bruce counties
Windsor Essex Brokerage for Personal Supports
Windsor Essex Brokerage for Personal Supports, often called ‘Brokerage,’ is available in Windsor and Essex County, supporting people who have developmental disabilities and are looking for a different way to work toward their life goals.
Independent Facilitation Matters
When funding for the Independent Facilitation Demonstration Project was ended by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services in 2019, the #SaveIndependentFacilitation campaign was brought to life by the energy and passion of people and families and allies who care about the work of facilitating change. This website remains live as a repository of inspiring and powerful stories and reflections on the history and impact of Independent Facilitation.
Other Resources That Support The Work of Change
The Individualized Funding Coalition for Ontario
The Individualized Funding Coalition for Ontario supports the self-determination of persons with disabilities. We believe that all people should have control over decisions concerning where they live, with whom they live, with whom they associate and how they spend their lives. In order to achieve this we recognize that Ontario must develop a system of funding whereby the person requiring assistance, supported by family and/or others, should have access to and control over the funds allocated for his/her supports.
Family Alliance Ontario is an autonomous alliance of citizens who offer knowledge, tools, and networking opportunities to individuals with disabilities, their families, and friends. FAO’s mission is to assist people in realizing a vision that includes valued relationships; choice and control over their lives; and enables inclusion through meaningful contribution and participation in community.
People First of Ontario is the provincial voice for people who have been labeled with an intellectual disability. They are about rights – human rights, citizenship rights, accommodations rights and language rights. The right to freedom, choice and equality for all.
People First of Canada is the national voice for people who have been labeled with an intellectual disability. They are about rights – human rights, citizenship rights, accommodation rights, and language rights. We believe in the right to freedom, choice, and equality for all.
People for Personalized Funding
Formerly called the Special Services at Home Passport Provincial Coalition (SSAHPC), we are a group of parents and allies who care about people with disabilities. Now called People for Personalized Funding (PFPF), we are a core group of founding SSAHPC family members who came together during 2019 to renew and revitalize our efforts. Our desire to support our vision has motivated us to become active again. Over many years, we have learned from our family members that their personalized funding was instrumental in making a good life in community happen.
Microboards Ontario provides information, education, resources and mentoring for people with disabilities, their families, and connected others that support the development of Microboards and/or alternative models. A Microboard is a group of committed family and friends who join together with a person who has a disability to create a supportive not-for-profit corporation.
Inclusion Press creates person centered resource materials for training events, public schools, high schools, community colleges, universities, human service agencies, health organizations, government agencies, families, First Nations organizations – nationally and internationally.
Realizations Training and Resources
Through Realizations, Susannah Joyce offers training, consultation, written and electronic resources, retreats and reviews in Canada, the US, and the UK on a variety of topics essential to supporting people who have a developmental disability, mental health issues, or physical challenges, to be full citizens in their community.
LifePath Facilitation and Training
Led by Judith McGill, LifePath training is aimed at “change-makers”—those who strive to create social change in their own lives and in the lives of the people they care about. LifePath Training appeals to those who approach life with a desire to become increasingly conscious in nurturing their relationships and fulfilling their life purpose, whatever that may be.
We are a not-for-profit, non-government organization, believing that a good life starts with freely given relationships and community. We seek to help people find each of these pillars and ensure there is a sustainable plan to keep people LIVING and not just existing; to keep people SAFE but also HAPPY, FULFILLED and VALUED, with power and control over their own lives.
P4P Planning Network connects a powerful network of professionals, organizations and agencies. With over 100 partner organizations referring families and caregivers to the Planning Network, it has become the go-to planning resource for families in Ontario.
Helen Sanderson Associates Canada
HSA Canada is passionate about personalization and person-centred change for people, teams, organizations and communities. We develop, train and consult across all sectors. We are an international training, development and consultancy team – we work with you to adopt person-centred practices to achieve better lives for people, teams, organizations and communities
Neighbours International was established to support the collective efforts of individuals, families, the agencies that work for them, and the governments that fund them, as they work to go deeper in transforming systems, services, and the communities where people live. We support the move from a congregated program focus, to an individualized person directed focus, that enables people to envision the life they want to live, and invest the resources available to them to support that vision.
We believe everyone is equal and each one of us brings unique gifts to the world. In order for us to flourish and to tackle the big problems the world faces we need to act like citizens. Together we can create inclusive and welcoming communities where everyone can share their gifts.
Join the global community here – membership is free.
Learning Community for Person Centered Practices
The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices envisions a world where all people have positive control over the lives they have chosen for themselves. Our efforts focus on people who have lost or may lose positive control because of society’s response to the presence of a disability. This site helps us foster a global learning community that shares knowledge for that purpose. All are welcome here to share and learn.
The Transition Resource Guide is here to support students with disabilities in Ontario as they explore different pathways for life after high school.
Inclusion Action in Ontario is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the inclusion of students with disabilities in education and the community. We believe that inclusive education is the foundation for an inclusive life.