Journey to Belonging
Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion lays out the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services’ long-term vision for developmental services in Ontario, where people who have developmental disabilities are supported to fully participate in their communities and live fulfilling lives.
Inclusion Resources
Resources for Members of the 2SLGBTQI+ Community who have a Disability
Did you know that more than 30% of 2SLGBTQI+ people have a disability? The 2SLGBTQI+ community and the disability community intersect in significant ways and members of both communities face many of the same challenges.
Below are a few local and international resources for members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community who have a disability.
(We will continue to add to this list as new resources become available)
sprOUT Toronto Group (Community Living Toronto): https://cltoronto.ca/sprout-toronto-group
RespectAbility (United States): https://www.respectability.org/resources/lgbtq
Rainbow Inclusion (Australia): https://rainbowinclusion.org.au/
Links
This website is an opportunity for people who have a disability and the broader community to engage in dialogue around issues that matter to all.
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A unique, not-for-profit charity in Mississauga which provides learning opportunities and personal support arrangements for adults with special needs.
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Autism Treatment Services of Canada is a national affiliation of organizations that provides treatment, educational, management and consultative services to people who have autism and related disorders across Canada.
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The Canadian Association for Community Living is a Canada-wide association of family members and others working for the benefit of persons of all ages who have an intellectual disability.
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Canada’s supersite for the non-profit sector — 3,000 pages of news, training, jobs, information and resources for executives, staffers, donors, and volunteers. If philanthropy and volunteerism are part of your world, this is your place.
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Recognizing the critical importance of providing Early Childhood Education and resources to children in their formative years, Child Development Resource Connection Peel supports families, staff and the community by sharing information, promoting education and providing opportunities to work together.
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The City of Mississauga’s award-winning website provides information and a growing number of online services for businesses and the City’s more than 700,000 residents.
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Community Living Ontario supports local associations by linking them and their members with the resources and information they need, and by offering training and consultation in the areas of family support, education, employment, human rights, community participation, advocacy and self-planning.
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The site for people with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to learn about developmental services, supports and how to apply for services and supports.
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ErinoakKids supports young people with physical, developmental and communications disabilities. By meeting their diverse needs, Erinoak will help these people and their families to reach the best possible levels of independence, health and well-being.
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Friends & Advocates is a Community Adult Mental Health Organization which offers support to those who have experienced Mental/Emotional Distress, resulting in social isolation.
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This toolkit is for caregivers who are interested in improving the health and health care of a family member who has an intellectual disability.
Find videos, stories, ideas and resources about how to make friends. This site will also share information about others who want to help visitors form lasting friendships.
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Provides service coordination for children and youth from birth-18 with special needs, living in Peel Region.
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The online home for the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
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Ombudsman Ontario investigates complaints about services provided by the Government of Ontario and its organizations.
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The Ontario Trillium Foundation builds healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario by strengthening the capacity of the voluntary sector, through investments in community-based initiatives.
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Working with community groups, agencies and businesses to expand services and facilities for adults who have an intellectual disability and their families.
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Options Mississauga Print and Office Services is a not-for-profit charity. whose mission is to prepare people who have an intellectual disability with the skills necessary to obtain meaningful employment in the community.
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Para-IT™ teaches Business Soft Skills and Business IT skills to adults who have an intellectual disability so they can acquire employment as skilled office workers in any sector.
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The Peel Crisis Capacity Network provides time-limited crisis supports people (aged 11 and over) who have an intellectual disability or a dual diagnosis (i.e. an intellectual disability and mental health needs).
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As the largest non-government supporter of social services in the region, the United Way Greater Toronto is dedicated to creating the opportunities people need to improve their lives and build a better future.
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