News

Visuals Engine update

Visual communication strategies and resources have dramatically improved over the past decade and at ConnectABILITY we strive to stay current and continuously meet your needs. Read more

Apps for people with special needs

There are many different apps available for the Apple iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. Many of which can be very helpful for the people we support. Read more

Health Booklets

The My Health Booklets are a series of health education booklets produced by Surrey Place Centre and funded by the Ontario Government, Ministry of Community and Social Services. The purpose for the series is to offer guidance to people with developmental disabilities in a clear and simple manner. Read more

Welcome to the new ConnectABILITY

In our continuing effort to respond to the feedback from you, our audience, we have made revisions to the site. Please take a look around and let us know what you think by completing this short survey.
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Community Participation Programs

The following 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. Some of the programs have a fee for service. Programs identified as Ministry funded mean that the program is funded through the Ministry of Community Read more

Stories About Personal Care Issues

Joan Plans for Her Future Health Care Needs Joan is in her late fifties. During the past year she has been diagnosed with a debilitating condition that will affect her independence. She has become aware that the nature of her condition will require making decisions about treatments. Joan is finding that it is sometimes difficult Read more

Aging Issues

Getting older is part of life and not well understood by those not yet in the midst of it. Gerontologists, retirement planners and healthcare professionals tell us that it is important to plan ahead to age well. One step in the right direction is to understand more about the aging process and its possible impacts Read more