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Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion
An Information Session for Individuals, Families, and Caregivers

Thank you for joining us for the webcast, Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion, An Information Session for Individuals, Families, and Caregivers. Below is a list of links and resources relevant to the topics discussed. We hope you find this information useful.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Journey to Belonging website 
Learn how the ministry is working with its partners on a long-term vision for developmental services where people with developmental disabilities fully belong in their communities and are supported to live the lives they choose.

Presentation Slides
Click here for the Presentation Slides in English 
Click here for the Presentation Slides in French


Journey to Belonging Email 
To receive updates on Journey to Belonging: Choice and inclusion, please send an email to DSCSengagements@ontario.ca  

Developmental Services Workforce Initiative
The DS Workforce Initiative was formed with the focus to address the Planning for a Skilled Workforce aspect of Journey to Belonging. This initiative has hired a family engagement coordinator to reach out to families to get their feedback through surveys. If you are interested in providing feedback or would like more information, reach out to Kelly Meissner at macspo@gmail.com.
 
Microboards Ontario 
Microboards Ontario is an incorporated provincial organization that is committed to promoting and supporting the development of Microboards across Ontario that are consistent with the values, principles and safeguards of Vela Canada.   
 
Clinical Justice Program App 
In Ontario, the term "clinical justice program" generally refers to initiatives that integrate mental health and justice services. These programs often address the needs of individuals with mental health concerns or developmental disabilities who are involved with the criminal justice system. They may involve case management, court support, and referrals to treatment and other services.
 
Passport Planning Tool 
Need help deciding how to use your Passport funding? Try this planning tool to make your own plan.
 
Mental Health Micro-credentials  
Micro-credentials are rapid training programs offered by postsecondary education institutions across the province that can help you get the skills that employers need. The micro-credentials portal is a starting point to explore the hundreds of micro-credentials available in Ontario, with more being added regularly.
 
The Planning Network - Action Guide: Hiring Support Workers  
A resource that provides detailed information regarding hiring a private support worker for your family member. The action guide includes information on recruitment, interviewing, hiring and much more.     
  
Community Living Ontario - A Legal Guide to Engaging Support Workers for People with Disabilities 
This guide is designed as a manual for people who are considering engaging private Support Workers, or who have already done so, to help them to meet their obligations, avoid conflict and resolve issues as they arise.
 
Real Xchange
The Real Xchange is the learning hub created by the The Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) that shares learning, tools and resources developed for agencies by agencies in the DS Sector. Hosted on the Real Xchange, MCCSS has developed recruitment and retention toolkits and updated core competencies for support workers in the developmental services sector. 

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