Services for Adults
The Ministry of Community and Social Services offers "Passport to Community Living", a program for individuals with a developmental disability who are no longer eligible for school supports but would benefit from community participation. It is not applicable to those eligible for ODSP Employment Supports. Participants may live at home or in other accommodations and must be at least 18 years old. Direct funding is available for work and volunteer activties, skill development, social skills, independence, and employment preparation. Contact Brenda Rothenberg at Reena, 905-889-2690 x2229, for details. Or contact the Family Service Association of Toronto (700 Lawrence Ave. West, Suite 492, Toronto, M6A 3B4).
The Geneva Centre runs adult support groups and offers some adult respite services. See their web site at http://www.autism.net/
Kerry's Place provide services for adults with ASD, including person-based planning. See their web site at http://www.kerrysplace.com/. They have a specific committee dealing with housing issues, called Living Choices, that meets monthly. Contact Charles Hackbarth at (416) 968-0650 ext. 2339 or chackbarth@cltoronto.ca.
Toronto Community Living offers services for all ages and abilities. See their web site at http://www.communitylivingtoronto.ca/.