Plan for getting older

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.

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.