Archive for August, 2016

The Ombudsman’s Report from Paul Dubé was released on 24th August, entitled “Nowhere to Turn”, which details the investigation into the Ministry of Community and Social Services’ response to situations of crisis involving adults with developmental disabilities.

As you know from our updates, this investigation was launched almost four years ago and the Toronto Family Network was involved.

We want to point out that at the press conference Ombudsman Paul Dubè encouraged families to continue to report any concerns regarding Ontario’s developmental services ...

Project Value is a series of two-minute videos, each one featuring the voice of a disabled Canadian whose life experience challenges widely held perceptions about what gives life value. A bit like the “It Gets Better” series, Project Value aims to speak to young disabled people, and newly disabled people, offering a different perspective on what life ahead may offer. One new video will be released daily throughout the summer, and perhaps well beyond, as interest seems to be building.

I have had ...