Plan for life changes

Ages 18-21

Start planning for your transition into adult health and social services. It is important be prepared and plan ahead.

For parents and caregivers

As parents and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities age, your planning needs to change. Some issues that become more important as parents age include financial security and social supports for their loved one after parents/supporters pass away, as well as housing needs.

Suggested Resources

ConnectABILITY has a webpage with resources for transition planning into adult services. There is also a series of workshops to prepare for “life after school”.
The Partners for Planning website includes information on Person Directed Planning. Person Directed Planning is an inclusive process which organizes around one person to support them in defining and creating a better future.
The Plan Institute has created a Future Planning Tool that focuses on planning for financial security, building a personal network, housing choices and supported decision-making.

Resources for parents and caregivers

Partners for Planning includes a webpage that provides information on the Henson Trust.
Community Living Ontario & PooranLaw Professional Corporation have created an Estate Planning Guide that contains advice from legal, tax and accounting professionals who specialize in supporting people who have a disability and their loved ones.
First Leadership Limited is a detailed guide to transition planning for parents of children with a developmental disability in the Toronto and Central East Region. This guide was originally funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (formerly Ministry of Community and Social Services.)

Start planning for how you can best use the adult health and social services available to you. It is important be prepared and plan ahead.

For your parent/caregiver

As you grow older, the planning needs for you and your child change. Some issues that become more important include financial security, housing security and social supports for your loved one after you are no longer able to provide these needs.

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) helps adults with developmental disabilities find services and supports in their community.
- The DSO has a webpage with information on transition planning from youth to adult services.
ConnectABILITY has workshops and tip sheets to plan for life after high school.
The Plan Institute has created a Future Planning Tool that focuses on planning for financial security, building a personal network, housing choices and supported decision-making.

Resources for your parent/caregiver

Partners for Planning includes a webpage that provides information on the Henson Trust.
Community Living Ontario & PooranLaw Professional Corporation have created an Estate Planning Guide that contains advice from legal, tax and accounting professionals who specialize in supporting people who have a disability and their loved ones.
First Leadership Limited is a detailed guide to transition planning for parents of children with a developmental disability in the Toronto and Central East Region. This guide was originally funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (formerly Ministry of Community and Social Services.)