Dear Wolfie,

Thank you for your question. Those with a developmental disability in Ontario would need to be individually assessed by Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) to determine eligibility by contacting them and following the intake process. The assessment is based on three areas: Cognitive functioning, Adaptive functioning and age of onset.

The Application Entity advises the individual in writing whether the individual is eligible for Ministry-funded adult developmental services and supports in accordance with the Act and Regulation. If you feel this was not completed you can request a reassessment. Please review the link below for more information from DSO on eligibility.
http://www.dsotoronto.ca/access-services/eligibility-for-developmental-services-and-supports/

There are various support options in Toronto that do not require being eligible for DSO. This may include funded and fee for service options. Since you are interested in employment opportunities I would suggest the Ready, Willing and Able program (http://readywillingable.ca/job-seekers/). For other services in the community that may not require DSO eligibility please feel free to call me at Kerry’s Place Autism Services at 416-537-2000 or review additional services at mycommunityhub.com.

Regards, Erica Hamilton