For families

The information nobody hands you

Name: Legacy Point Care Inc.
Telephone: (437) 453-4782

Ontario's developmental services system is genuinely difficult to navigate, and families are usually left to work it out under pressure. These are the guides, forms and links we find ourselves sending most often.

Downloads

Guides and forms

Free to download and share. If something you need is not here, ask — and tell us, because it probably should be.

Getting Started

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)The single access point for adult developmental services in Ontario. Confirm eligibility here before Ministry-funded services can begin.Open link(opens in a new tab)

Funding And Benefits

Rights And Advocacy

Health And Wellbeing

ConnexOntarioFree, confidential information about mental health, addiction and problem gambling services, available 24 hours a day.Open link(opens in a new tab)

Community Supports

211 OntarioA directory of community and social services across Ontario. Dial 2-1-1 or search online.Open link(opens in a new tab)

Funding

How support is paid for in Ontario

Five main routes, plus private arrangements. Applications take time, so start early — even if you are not yet sure which service you want.

Passport funding

Direct funding for adults with a developmental disability, used for community participation, caregiver respite and person-directed supports. Administered through Developmental Services Ontario.

Official information

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)

The single access point for adult developmental services in Ontario. Eligibility is confirmed through DSO before Ministry-funded services can begin.

Official information

Special Services at Home (SSAH)

Funding for families caring for a child with a developmental or physical disability at home, covering skill development and respite.

Official information

Useful links

Government and advocacy organisations

Official sources only. We link to nothing commercial, and we are not paid to refer you anywhere.

Access and eligibility

Income and benefits

Ontario Disability Support Program

Confused by any of this? That is normal.

The system is hard to navigate by design of nobody in particular. Call us and we will explain how it applies to your situation, whether or not you end up using our services.

Ask a question Read the FAQ

(437) 453-4782 Info@legacypointcare.comMonday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Income and employment support for people with disabilities, including the monthly income that contributes to housing costs.Open link

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Income and employment support for people with disabilities, including a monthly income component that contributes to housing costs.

Official information

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities

Financial help for parents of children under 18 with severe disabilities, covering disability-related costs.

Official information

Private arrangements

Where funding is unavailable or partial, services can be arranged privately. We will set out costs in writing before anything is agreed.

Registered Disability Savings Plan

Disability Tax Credit

Rights and advocacy

Health and crisis support

A note on these links

These take you to organisations we do not control. We check them periodically, but programs and eligibility rules change — always confirm current details with the organisation directly, and tell us if you find a link that has gone stale.