Community Living Newmarket Aurora Dist
Transformers in Aurora

These programs provide direct funding for people with developmental disabilities, allowing them and their families to customize their services and supports to best meet their individual needs.In addition to eliminating waitlists for direct support, this investment would:Provide support for urgent residential needs for approximately 1,400 peopleSupport young adults as they navigate key life transitions such as going to school or getting a jobPromote community living partnerships through expanded Host Family and Supported Independent Living programsProvide more funding for agencies and front-line workers in the community services sectorPromote innovation and cost-efficiency so that costs savings can be re-invested into improving servicesEliminating waitlists for people with developmental disabilities is part of the government's economic plan that is creating jobs for today and tomorrow by focusing on Ontario's greatest strengths - its people and strategic partnerships. Ministry of FinanceOntario plans to eliminate waitlists for direct funding for 21,000 people with developmental disabilities.As part of the government's vision for the transformation of developmental services, the province would eliminate the current waitlist for the Special Services at Home program for children in two years and the Passport program for adults in four years.