Applying for Service
Individuals and their families applying for any ministry-funded developmental services and supports MUST contact the Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) in their region. The DSO will confirm the person’s eligibility for supports and services and will complete an application package and a Supports Intensity Scale assessment to evaluate the person’s needs.
For more information, please visit the Developmental Services Ontario website.
For information about the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) please visit the MCCSS website.
Middlesex Community Living delivers services and supports that bring advantages to both the people we support and the broader community. Our services help individuals in achieving their personal goals, aid with daily living and foster integration within the community.
Middlesex Community Living offers the following programs and services. Click here to find out more about our programs and services.
Other Useful Links
Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities (OADD) is a professional organization of people working and studying in the field of developmental disabilities, throughout Ontario.
Community Living Ontario (CLO) is a non-profit, provincial confederation that advocates for people who have an intellectual disability to be fully included in all aspects of community life. Community Living Ontario is proud to serve and advocate on behalf of their members across the province. Visit us for a comprehensive list of information links across Ontario.
Inclusion Canada is a national federation of over 300 local associations and 13 provincial/territorial member organizations working to advance the full inclusion and human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families. Inclusion Canada leads the way in building an inclusive Canada for people with an intellectual disability and their families by strengthening families, defending rights, and transforming communities into places where everyone belongs.
Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs (OASIS) is an organization representing 192 agencies providing support and services to people with special needs. OASIS provides leadership through sharing ideas, information and knowledge, and interacts with government and other organizations on issues affecting its members.
Provincial Network on Developmental Services (PN) is a forum for key developmental service groups and organizations. Together we collaborate to help address current and emerging challenges that impact people with a developmental disability across Ontario.