Ages 15-17

• Start preparing for how to access adult health and social services available to you. It is important be prepared and plan ahead.

For parents and caregivers

• 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 support their needs.

Suggested Resources

• Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) helps adults with developmental disabilities connect with services and supports in their community.
  • The DSO has information on transition planning from youth to adult services.
• 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 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 and 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.

Ages 22-40

• Start preparing for how to access adult health and social services available to you. It is important be prepared and plan ahead.

For parents and caregivers

• 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 support their needs.

Suggested Resources

• Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) helps adults with developmental disabilities connect with services and supports in their community.
  • The DSO has information on transition planning from youth to adult services.
• 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 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 and 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.

Ages 15-17

• Everyone needs identification and it is important to get it as early as possible.
• You will need your Ontario Photo Card and health card for many things.
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is important. You need it:
  • To work
  • To pay your taxes
  • To be eligible for the Registered Disability Savings Plan

Suggested Resources

• Visit Service Ontario to apply for your Ontario Photo Card, or apply for your health card.
• Visit the Government of Canada website that includes information on how to apply for your Social Insurance Number, the Disability Tax Credit  and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Ages 18-21

• Everyone needs identification and it is important to get it as early as possible.
• You will need your Ontario Photo Card and health card for many things.
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is important. You need it:
  • To work
  • To pay your taxes
  • To be eligible for the Registered Disability Savings Plan

Suggested Resources

• Visit Service Ontario to apply for your Ontario Photo Card, or apply for your health card.
• Visit the Government of Canada website that includes information on how to apply for your Social Insurance Number, the Disability Tax Credit  and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Ages 22-40

• Everyone needs identification and it is important to get it as early as possible.
• You will need your Ontario Photo Card and health card for many things.
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is important. You need it:
  • To work
  • To pay your taxes
  • To be eligible for the Registered Disability Savings Plan

Suggested Resources

• Visit Service Ontario to apply for your Ontario Photo Card, or apply for your health card.
• Visit the Government of Canada website that includes information on how to apply for your Social Insurance Number, the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Ages 0-4

• Everyone needs government identification and it is important to get it as early as possible.
• You will need your child’s birth certificate and health card for many things.
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is important. You will need it to apply for the Disability Tax Credit or if you plan to open a Registered Disability Savings Plan for your child.

Resources

• Visit Service Ontario to register your new baby and apply for your child’s health card.
• Visit the Government of Canada website that includes information on applying for your child’s SIN, the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Ages 5-11

• Everyone needs government identification and it is important to get it as early as possible.
• You will need your child’s birth certificate and health card for many things.
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is important. You will need it to apply for the Disability Tax Credit or if you plan to open a Registered Disability Savings Plan for your child.

Resources

• Visit Service Ontario to register your new baby, and apply for your child’s health card.
• Visit the Government of Canada website that includes information on applying for your child’s SIN, the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Ages 12-14

• Everyone needs identification and it is important to get it as early as possible.
• You will need your child’s birth certificate and health card for many things.
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is important. You will need it to apply for the Disability Tax Credit or if you plan to open a Registered Disability Savings Plan for your child.

Resources

• Visit Service Ontario to register your new baby and apply for your child’s health card.
• Visit the Government of Canada website that includes information on applying for your child’s SIN, the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.