Recording of the Webinar Technology to Support Independence - July 9, 2024
DSO Housing Navigators recently held a virtual presentation on various types of technological assistance available today and how they might be used to support independence.
The recording of the webinar will be available here until August 9th, 2024.
Technology to Support Independence - July 9, 2024
How your area DSO can help you transition from youth to adult services
On August 25, this webcast provided an understanding of transitioning from youth to adult developmental services.
What's in it for you
- a brief overview of DSO and transition planning,
- a description of the role everyone plays in the transition plan
- a review of some common misconceptions and tips to help you develop a transition plan, and
- an inspiring success story.
To watch the recorded webinar, click here to sign up to receive the link.
How your area DSO can help you explore individualized housing options
On May 14, DSO housing navigators explained how they can help you explore individualized housing options. They also introduced the new DSO Housing Toolkit and reviewed the types of resources that are available to help you build your housing plan.
What's in it for you?
- A brief overview of the DSO.
- Learn how a housing navigator can help you.
- Steps to help you develop your housing plan.
- An introduction to the new housing toolkit.
- Please note that a French transcript will be available for the webcast.
May 14, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., included live Q&A
To watch the recorded webinar, click here to sign up to receive the link.
Webcast Resources
- A guide to the DSO Housing Toolkit
- A guide to the DSO Housing Toolkit (PDF)
- Webcast French Transcript
- Housing Toolkit coming soon
How to apply for services and helpful tips to help you get the most out of your application package
On December 12, 2018, a Developmental Services Ontario staff person provided viewers with insight and tips on applying to the DSO and getting the most out of your application package.
If you missed it, you can still watch the recorded webinar and access the resources that are available online.
What's in it for you:
- DSO overview and how to apply
- What to expect - the application process and package
- Tips to help you get the most out of your application package
- Top 5 ways you can use your application package beyond applying for funded services
To watch the recorded webinar, click here to sign up to receive the link.
Podcasts
DSO Podcast: Temporary wage increase for direct support workers
This podcast recording provides information about the temporary wage increase for direct support workers and what this means for Passport funding recipients.
DSO Podcast: Exploring individualized housing
This housing podcast is going to help you explore and understand housing needs and wants so that you can get started on your house planning journey.
DSO Podcast: Understanding the Passport program and learning how it can help you live a more meaningful life in your community
This podcast provides an understanding of the Passport program. The Passport program is a reimbursement program that helps adults with a developmental disability live as independently as possible in their community.
DSO Podcast: Why you should apply for services after Passport $5000 funding
This podcast is going to provide you with a brief overview of the DSO application package details and process, as well as reasons why you should apply for services beyond Passport funds, and finally, what happens after you complete the application package.
DSO Podcast: Understanding the benefits of your Passport eCLAIM account
This podcast provides an understanding of the Passport eCLAIM. The Passport eCLAIM is an electronic method to submit Passport invoices.
DSO Podcast: Step 1: Exploring and understanding housing needs and wants, and creating your housing plan
This podcast explores Step 1 of the Housing Toolkit.
DSO Podcast: Step 2: Reviewing housing options and locations
This podcast explores Step 2 of the Housing Toolkit.
DSO Podcast: Step 3: Financing the plan
This podcast explores Step 3 of the Housing Toolkit.
DSO Podcast: Step 4: Managing housing supports
This podcast explores Step 4 of the Housing Toolkit.
DSO Podcast: Step 5: Building a plan that will support change
This podcast explores Step 5 of the Housing Toolkit.
DSO Podcast: Step 6: Learning from others
This podcast explores Step 6 of the Housing Toolkit.
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