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Tell me about Developmental Services Ontario (DSO): services for adults with developmental disabilities

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO): services for adults with developmental disabilities

Developmental Services Ontario is where adults with a developmental disability apply for provincially funded services. These include the Passport Program, residential supports such as supported independent living and the Host Family Program, specialized clinical supports, Adult Protective Service Workers and person-directed planning. Applying does not guarantee immediate service.

Program in Ontario-wide. Disability Housing & rent Government benefits

Who qualifies:

  • Age 18 or older
  • Live in Ontario
  • Developmental disability assessed by a psychologist

What you need to apply:

  • A psychological assessment
  • Time for two application interviews

How to reach them

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Questions? 1-855-372-3858
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Other ways, if that one is quiet

Where else they are

Their website is ontario.ca/page/programs-and-services-adult....

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We read this on their own website on 6 October 2026.

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