The term ‘community’ refers to the people and places that surround you. As you may already know, some people with intellectual disabilities find themselves requiring assistance getting involved in new things, be it through parents, family members, or support workers. …
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Bank Access Card and Debit Card When you open a bank account, you will be given a bank card that you can use to access your money. This is also called a “debit card”. When you receive the card, you …
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In today’s world we have many different choices on how we can pay for something we want to buy. This section will explain many of the options people have to do this. Cash The one that is most familiar to …
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The following listing has been compiled for information purposes. Families/individuals are responsible for assessing each program to determine whether it meets their needs. If you know of a program that is not listed here but you think should be, or …
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Keeping everyone connected and up to date on an ongoing basis is always a difficult task. Technology makes it easier to do so. There are a number of online tools available that can be used on computers, cell phones and …
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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.
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Where do you find individual funding sources to assist someone who wants to access work, volunteer and recreational opportunities; yet additional support is needed? Funding sources may mean money to pay for personal supports, skills training or assistive devices so …
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This is a list of Family Support groups operating in the Toronto area.
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Fact Sheet
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, is a term used to describe the range of permanent disabilities caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol.
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Fact Sheet
Fragile X is a hereditary/genetic condition that can impact families in many ways.
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