The Path Forward Integrated Transition Planning for Students with Developmental Disabilities. www.mcss.gov.on.ca/documents/en/mcss/social/SAMS_IntegratedTransitionPlan_EN.pdf Developmental Services Ontario Your access point for adult developmental services and supports. www.dsontario.ca/ Passport Individualized Funding Program – Passport is a program that helps adults 18 years or older with a developmental disability to participate in their communities. www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/serviceSupport/passport.aspx
Getting Ready for Employment
At school in Grades 9 to 12 – Blog Article Transition Planning and the Individual Education Plan (IEP) – Blog Article Volunteering – Blog Article Ontario Disability Support Program: Employment Supports Supports for students age 16 to 18 and adults over the age of 18 to obtain and maintain employment. www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/employment_support/index.aspx
Moving to Post-secondary Education
Apprenticeships Find out how you qualify and apply to be an apprentice in a skilled trade. www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-training-colleges-universities Ontario Student Assistance Program Find out how you can get help paying for college or university. www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program
Financial Support for Adults with Disabilities
Ontario Disability Support Program ODSP offers income support and benefits. www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/
The Tamara Gordon Foundation Scholarship
The Tamara Gordon Foundation Scholarship The Tamara Gordon Foundation provides financial assistance to students with physical disabilities in the achievement of their educational goals and also supports them in making the transition to employment. Scholarship awards range from $750 to $3,000. The Tamara Gordon Foundation Scholarship