New Research Report--Moving Toward Citizenship...the first research study of Individualized Funding projects in Ontario has been completed and submitted to the Ministry of Community and Social Services, April 7, 2006. The research to date on the effectiveness of new paradigm approaches has been quite positive. Studies show that costs for individualized funding are usually comparable — costs are similar to conventional supports, but quality of life outcomes are usually much better with individualized funding. Recent research suggests that the emphasis on self-determination in new paradigm projects is one reason for positive outcomes.
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(the full report can be read or downloaded)
Citizenship News - Volume 2 - Headlines in this edition: Study Sheds Light on Potential for Individualized Funding; Community Engagement Work; Professor Says Passport Program Misses the Boat; Transformation Blueprint is Coming; Individualized Funding Coalition Deeply Concerned...
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Person-directed Planning Guide - Creating a Good Life in Community... This guide designed by the Individualized Funding Coalition for Ontario, funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services has been written to assist families and people with developmental disabilities to plan for their future. It is available in a plain language version as well as a more detailed version.
(click to download detailed version or plain language version)
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The Individualized Funding Coalition for Ontario has recently collaborated with People First of Ontario, Family Alliance Ontario, and the Special Services at Home Provincial Coalition. In a series of meetings, the four groups worked together to identify a common vision and principles regarding the transformation of developmental services in Ontario. These commonalities among the four organizations will help build a New Story for people with disabilities in Ontario: A good life for people with disabilities as citizens within our communities.
‘Common Vision for Real Transformation’ is a two-part newsletter. It identifies the principles and directions necessary to transform developmental services. This newsletter was recently presented to the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. This newsletter can also be used to help Ontarians respond to the public consultations on the MCSS Transformation policy blueprint which is expected to be made available for public input sometime in the coming months. “Common Vision for Real Transformation” is now available on the IFCO website.
download Common Vision Part One
download Common Vision Part Two
For more information contact:
Individualized Funding Coalition For Ontario
c/o barbara@communitylivingontario.ca
Your correspondence will be forwarded to the appropriate Coalition Co-Chair and or member.
The above materials and many more are available on the coalition website www.individualizedfunding.ca Also see
Special Services at Home web site for more information: http://www.ssahcoalition.ca/
