Topic
Day programs & community life
Adult day programs, recreation, the arts, respite, and belonging.
- Adult Day Program Models in Ontario: A Plain-Language Guide to the Options
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, you’ll quickly discover that “day program” doesn’t mean one thing. It covers a whole spectrum of settings and philosophies —…
- How to Choose a Good Adult Day Program in Ontario: A Family’s Quality Checklist
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, choosing a day program can feel like a leap of faith — you want somewhere safe, but also somewhere your family member is…
- Positive Behaviour Support in Ontario: A Plain-Language Guide for Families
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, you’ve probably been told they have “behaviours” — and perhaps been asked to help “manage” them. This guide offers a gentler…
- Recreation, Leisure, Sport & the Arts for Adults with a Developmental Disability in Ontario
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, leisure — sport, the arts, hobbies, an afternoon at the library — is not a nice extra once the “serious” supports are in…
- Respite Care in Ontario: A Family’s Guide to Getting a Break
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, you may be running on empty — and respite care exists to give you a genuine break while your adult child spends meaningful,…
- Virtual & Online Day Programming for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Ontario
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, you may be wondering whether an online day program is a real option or just a leftover from the lockdown years. This guide…