On September 9, 2004, the Government of Ontario announced plans to transform Ontario’s system of developmental services to make it fair, accessible and sustainable for the future.

Since then, we have:

• committed significant long-term investments in stronger community services 
• continued the commitment made 30 years ago (and supported by all subsequent governments) to move from institutional to community-based services; and
• launched a major review of Ontario’s developmental services system.
  

We are working with individuals who have a developmental disability, their families, service providers, and community organizations to build the foundation for the next generation of services for people who have a developmental disability.  

Opportunities and Action:  Transforming Supports in Ontario for People Who Have a Developmental Disability, is the Ontario government's response to the challenges facing our developmental services system.  The paper outlines key directions to achieve the Province's vision of an inclusive Ontario for people with a developmental disability, and is the product of 18 months of consultation with people who have a developmental disability, their families, community agencies, academics and clinical experts. 

In November 2006, a summary report was released containing some of the themes and comments that were collected through the consultation process.   

The input received from the consultation will guide a blueprint for the future of developmental services in Ontario:  one that is focused on long-term solutions to help individuals with a developmental disability realize their potential and fully participate in our communities.

We will keep people informed about future developments in the transformation process.

For more information, please see:

•  “Report on Consultations Regarding the Transformation of Developmental Services” by Ernie Parsons, MPP, Parliamentary Assistant (Disabilities) to the Minister of Community and Social Services, February 8, 2006
• Letter from the Honourable Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Community and Social Services, dated March 2, 2006

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