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Common Vision for Real Transformation

Led by a common vision of “a good life for people with disabilities as citizens within our communities,” in June 2005, 4 provincial grassroots organizations that represent people with disabilities and their families worked together to identify changes needed in Developmental Services in Ontario to support citizens with disabilities. The Common Vision newsletters were developed by:

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Belonging Matters Tip Sheets

The series of tip sheets below from Belonging Matters offer many ideas and suggestions for people who are thinking about how to build lasting friendships, how to create a meaningful, inclusive life after school, and how to experience belonging in their neighbourhoods and communities.

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IFCO Statement of Principles

When people and families have control over money or funds from the government and can choose how to use funding, it is called Individualized Funding. People and their loved ones direct what happens with their Individualized Funding and choose how the money will be spent to support their lives in their neighbourhoods and communities. The Individualized Funding…

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Developmental Services Housing Taskforce – Final Report (2018)

In its Final Report: Generating Ideas and Enabling Action: Addressing the Housing Crisis Confronting Ontario Adults with Developmental Disabilities, the Developmental Services Housing Taskforce outlines the housing crisis in Ontario for people with developmental disabilities and offers recommendations for ongoing commitment and engagement relating to innovative housing options.

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My Home, My Choice Initiative

Since 2010, Windsor-Essex Family Network and partners have worked to inspire people and families about what it means to have an affordable home to call one’s own. The My Home, My Choice initiative looks at the many options and many different ways to prepare for living on one’s own someday, such as: For more information and…

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Home Sweet Home

A menu of options for people who want a home This resource booklet was developed in the community of St. Marys, Ontario to address the need for people with disabilities and limited incomes to have security of home. This booklet was made by folks who were thinking about and acting on creative ways to offer…

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Supported Decision-Making and Self-Directed Support Organizations

Supported decision-making is rooted in the belief that a person’s legal capacity is not measured by one’s mental capacity. In other words, people with disabilities have the right to be part of decisions that affect them. With supports in place, any person can be assisted to exercise choice and control in all personal and legal…

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Finding A Way Toward Everyday Lives (1992)

by John O’Brien and Herb Lovett This publication thoughtfully describes the foundation of person-centered planning and its potential for creating a better future for people and for influencing change. It also addresses controversies and fears associated with this new approach.

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Lifelong Learners

Real stories of people with disability accomplishing learning achievements This booklet from Resourcing Inclusive Communities includes a collection of true stories contributed by people and families to inspire possibilities about learning throughout life.

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