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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Developmental Services Passport Program

Passport funding program assists individuals with a developmental disability in community participation, and offers respite opportunities for family caregivers, by providing funding for:
  • community classes or recreational programs
  • developing work, volunteer, and daily life skills
  • hiring support worker
  • life plans creation (person directed planning) to reach goals
  • temporary respite for caregivers
Initial assessment for eligibility by local Developmental Service Ontario (DSO) offices; visit website to find local DSO

Passport administered by local agencies that approve referrals, provide passport information, review invoices, follow up and discuss budgets with clients, explain how funding is used, and help with any issues clients may have with using their funds; visit website to find local Passport agencies

Application

Contact local Developmental Service Ontario (DSO) office for initial assessment, and documentation requirements https://www.dsontario.ca/find-your-dso

Eligibility

Adults 18 years and older with developmental disabilities

Languages

Physical Access

Street parking ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Fees

Free
211 Ontario

This information comes from 211Ontario.ca, a project of Findhelp Information Services. They are always updating their information, which comes from community databases across Ontario. Please use this form if you don’t see your agency listed or you have general feedback about this tool.