Helpful Links
Welcome to our Links section!
Here you will find a variety of links to web sites providing information on government support and services, agencies providing support to people who have an intellectual disability in Ontario and across Canada, and other useful resources.
We will be updating this site regularly, so please visit often.
Remember! While Community Living Chatham-Kent makes every attempt to review and evaluate links to other organizations, inclusion on our list does not constitute our endorsement.
NOTE: Beginning July 2011, adults with a developmental disability will access services and supports using a new approach. A network of nine (9) Developmental Services Ontario contact points will replace a variety of application processes across the province.
The new Developmental Services Ontario contact points will:
- provide information;
- confirm eligibility for services and supports;
- determine service and support needs;
- link people to services and supports, and
- administer direct funding agreements in the future.
To access services for adults over the age of 18 years, contact Developmental Services Ontario - 519.438-4783 ext. 113 or toll-free 1-877-480-2726.
Developmental Service Ontario website: www.DSOntario.ca
Developmental Service Ontario - South West Region website: www.cscn.on.ca
Developmental Services Organizations & Supports
Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent Coordinated Access to Developmental Services (CADS) - Key service providers are St. Francis Advocates, Erie St. Clair Community Care Access Centre, Christian Horizons, Family Service Kent, Community Living Wallaceburg, Community Living Chatham-Kent, and Regional Support Associates. By contacting any one partner, services will be coordinated.
Provincial
OASIS – Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs
NADD – National Association for Dual Diagnosis
OADD – Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Ontario Autism Society
Provincial Network on Developmental Services
Community Living Associations
Canadian Association for Community Living – For other links and news regarding Community Living nationwide!
Government Resources
Chatham-Kent Other Disability Links
City of Chatham - Parks & Recreation - Guide to day camps, activities and events
Chatham Transit - Transportation information - accessible service
Provincial
Government of Ontario
Ministry of Community & Social Services - Links to government services, funding programs, access to Passport application, ODSP supports and SSAH.
Ministry of Children and Youth - Child and family services, Autism support
Ministry of Education - Elementary to Secondary education support, legislation and resources
Ministry of Health & Long Term Care
Ombudsman of Ontario - Ensures the accountability of government through effective oversight of the administration of government services in the province.
Ontario Disability Support Program
Passports Initiative - Information and application for young people who have left school
Person-Directed Planning Guide - Guide to creating person-directed plans for people with an intellectual disability
Federal
Government of Canada
Human Resources Development Canada
Ability Online - An extraordinary and free Internet community for young people with disabilities and illnesses.
Canadian Hearing Society - Services and supports for people who are deaf
Canadian National Institute for the Blind - Services and supports for people who are blind
http://www.connectability.ca/ – This is a site-in-progress being developed by Toronto Community Living as an interactive experience for people with developmental disabilities and their parents
Easter Seals - programs and services to Canadians with physical disabilities in their community
Geneva Centre for Autism - services and supports for people with autism
Ontario March of Dimes - Supports and services help people with disabilities gain independence
http://www.specialneedsplanning.ca/– If you are a parent of someone with a disability, visit this site for assistance in planning for the future.
Other Helpful Resources
Special Olympics
Family Support and Resource Network
Canadian Mental Health
Dual Diagnosis Outreach Nurses at CKHA
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Good Neighbours Program (Donated Furniture)
Ontario Works
Tax Wise - What you should know about disability tax credits and refunds you may be missing or not maximizing - information for people who have a disability and their families and caregivers
