The internet is a very useful tool to help us find information, music, games, meet people and talk to friends. There are many tools available that can equalize communication for a person with a disability. These include speech readers, intelligent …
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New Approaches to Making a Home for Someone with an Intellectual Disability (51:22) Parents of children with an intellectual disability advocated against large, segregated institutions and for community-based group homes and day programs in their communities in the 1960’s. Their …
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Taking the time and effort to plan out what the process will look like is a great strategy for setting the stage for successful interactions and excellent outcomes. A planning facilitator will become more comfortable interacting with you and your …
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Selected presentations from a daylong conference focusing on the concerns and support needs of people with a developmental disability who are aging. Held on June 28, 2012 in Toronto. Master of Ceremony: Colin Hamilton The sessions included here are: The …
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By Aakilah Ade RN, AFCN, LNC, CEO of Intel Health Care Services Inc. “And I came close to losing a part of my foot on two occasions. I hope I’m consistently lucky and that the next time I develop a …
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Advocating for one’s family or one’s self happens on a daily basis. “Advocacy” can mean many things, but in general, it refers to recognizing something is not right and taking action. Another name for it could be assertiveness. Advocacy simply …
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A list of community organizations in Toronto that offer interpretation services.
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Fact Sheet
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder, which becomes evident in early childhood or adolescence between the ages of 2 and 15 years.
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The Shared Learning Forum
Webinar recorded: January 25, 2013
Location: Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf
Topics include:
- Developmental Services Toronto Region – Eligibility Process
- Adapted Programs and Integrated Services For People with a Disability 2013 – City Of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation
- Collaborative and Individualized Resource Program
- Community Planners – Person Directed Planning
- Community and Relationships
There are many transitions in life. This Guide focuses on the transition to older adulthood for people with developmental disabilities. It is important to keep in mind that transition to older adulthood is not merely about accessing a variety of …
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