DSO South East Region

High intake-volume alert

We are currently experiencing a high volume of online registrations. For faster processing, please send your inquiries to info@dsoser.com or call 1-855-237-6737

About your DSO agency

DSO SER is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, and is administered by Extend-A-Family Kingston.

We follow our agency’s Mission: Extend-A-Family Kingston is a registered charity providing individuals with disabilities and their families with coordinated access to regional services, respite, inclusive programs and opportunities for personal growth, development and achievement of life goals.

Extend-A-Family Kingston is not-for-profit organization that provides services and support to individuals who have a developmental disability and their families. Our programs focus on enhancing healthy, social, and educational lifestyles.

Extend-A-Family Kingston was established in 1981 with a goal of providing individuals who have a disability with opportunities to develop friendships and integrate into their communities.

Extend-A-Family Kingston is committed to providing a range of supports and services to individuals with a disability and their families. As a not-for-profit organization, Extend-A-Family Kingston is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We provide a choice of services and supports for children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as a range of services and supports for adults with a developmental disability.

The programs for children include family support, respite, inclusive seasonal camps, recreational programs and community participation supports. While the Adult Day Program focuses on enhancing social, educational, healthy lifestyles and providing recreational opportunities for all program participants.

To find out more about us visit eafkingston.com.

MCCSS Compliance

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) conducts compliance inspections of all ministry-funded Developmental Services Ontario agencies under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 (SIPDDA). DSO SER was found to be in compliance with Ontario Regulation 299/10 of SIPDDA (Quality Assurance Measures) and/or policy directives applicable to MCCSS-funded services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities. View the compliance letter.

Update your information

It is important to keep your area DSO up to date when there are any changes in your situation. For example, call us if you are planning to move or change your phone number. This helps us to make sure that we have your current contact information and to confirm that you wish to remain on the service registry.

Your DSO resources

Some Ministry-funded services can take time to start. In the meantime, there are other things you can do on your journey. Your DSO can help you define your initial goals when you complete your application package. This includes talking about resources that may be available in your community to support those next steps. You could also connect to recreation and senior centres, parks, churches, libraries, non-profit organizations, homes, and housing. Search for activities, information fairs, and special events in your community, some of which are shared below:

Windsor/Essex:

Community Living Essex County on My Community Hub

Life After Fifty Club

Miracle League Baseball Amherstburg

Interabled Basketball with ABODE Respite

Mental Health Connections

Oxford:

Community Living Tillsonburg- drop-in day programs

Fusion Youth Centre Casual Drop-in Program

VON at Fusion Centre Senior Program 55+

Drop-in Activities in Woodstock

Drop-in Activities in Tillsonburg

Elgin:

ACCESS Drop-in – Elgin, Aylmer

Talbot House Community Wellness Program

St. Thomas drop-in activities

You could also join our Facebook Group for updates, workshops, and more!

Your area DSO works with a variety of ministry-funded agencies across the province to help connect you to services and supports. To find out what agencies they partner with in your community please visit Funded services | DSO and click on your area.