Connected Families is a meeting place for you to connect with others!

This is a place for YOU to talk and connect about everything from the little stuff to the really big stuff, how you solved problems, found resources and found ways to make your dreams happen. Read more

What activities are you looking for? Each year another group of students who have an intellectual disability leave high school and begin to look for activities that will support their continued development and engagement in their communities. With this growing demand, community agencies are looking for ways to expand the availability of activities beyond their Read more

On March 29th, the Federal Government introduced its’ latest budget, which if passed will provide some significant improvements to the RDSP. Read this newsletter for more information: Special Needs Planner: Special Budget Edition 2012

A resource to provide a starting point for your journey through the maze that is Income Tax Preparation and Planning for people with a disability and their families. Read more

Diversity is a broad term that refers to the variety of differences among people. Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition definition of diversity is:
“Diversity is commonly understood in terms of dimensions that include but are not limited to race, age, place of origin, religion, ancestry, Aboriginal status, skin colour, citizenship, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, disability/ability, marital, parental or family status, same-sex partnership status, creed, language, educational background, literacy level, geographic location, income level, cultural tradition and work experience”. Read more

We all have great news, articles and tip sheets that we use every day. ConnectABILITY News and ConnectABILITY Articles are great ways to share your resources. Submissions to ConnectABILITY.ca is a new article in the ConnectABILITY library that gives suggestions to guide you in writing and submitting a News, Article or Tip Sheet for ConnectABILITY.

In an effort to continue to meet the needs of the individuals and families we support, we have developed a short survey to explore how people network with other people and what topics or areas of interest they like or would like to connect around. Read more

The following listing is for community services and supports in the Toronto area, which welcome individuals with a developmental disability that are transitioning into older adulthood. This listing has been compiled for information purposes only. The programs have not been evaluated. Families/individuals are responsible for assessing each program to determine whether it meets their needs. Read more

The AGO is a large gallery with all kinds of works of art from all over the world and right here in Canada and Toronto. Expect to be challenged to think about the world we live in by experimental contemporary artists from Canada and the world. There is something for everyone. The AGO welcomes everyone. Read more

The Enabling Person-Directed Planning for AAC Users guidebook, is designed to help persons who use augmentative and alternative communication take an active role in the person-directed planning process. Read more