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Information Fair on developmental services available in Toronto

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This annual information fair gives you a chance to learn more about the agencies, organizations & groups that provide developmental services to adults and their families including:

  • The variety of services & supports available

  • How to apply for services & supports

  • Available government assistance programs

  • Toronto’s website for developmental services dsto.com

  • Self Advocacy & Family Groups


When:
Thursday May 14, 2009
9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Where:
CNIB (Located 2 streets north of Eglinton at Kilgour Rd)
1929 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON
(* see directions below)

Cost:
There is no fee or registration for this event or the presentations

Agenda:
10:00 – 11:00 From Children’s to Adult’s services
An overview of the similarities and differences between services and programs for children and adults, plus tips on how to plan for the transition from the children’s service system to the adult service system.

11:30 – 12:30 From Family Home to New Home
Personal stories about the decision to move from the family home to a new community home. Panelists will talk about how they knew it was time, how they decided what type of community setting they wanted, how they made it happen, and more.

1:00 – 2:00 From One Generation to Another
Personal stories about transferring responsibility for the care and well-being from parents to the next generation, plus tips on things to consider and do in preparing for the transfer of responsibility.

For more details:
call Carol Krause
Consumer Engagement Facilitator
Tel.(416) 968-0650 x 2268

* Directions:

TTC Directions

From Davisville Station
Take the Bayview #11 bus and exit at the stop on Bayview across from CNIB.

From Bayview Station
Take any of the following buses :
• Eglinton #34, Leaside #56 or Lawrence #54 and exit at Bayview
• Transfer to the Bayview #11 or walk 2 blocks north


Driving Directions

CNIB is located 2 blocks north of Eglinton on Bayview (at Kilgour Rd)
Turn at the lights on Kilgour Rd.
CNIB will be the first entrance on your left.


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