General Resources
Reporting Abuse
Abuse is often hard to identify. Examples can include being denied basic necessities like food, shelter, clothing or medicine. Even if you are unsure, but suspect abuse or neglect of an adult with a developmental disability, you should contact ReportON. Each call will be investigated and the appropriate action will be taken. People can access ReportON by calling 1-800-575-2222 or emailing ReportON. For text telephone (TTY): 416-916-0549 or Toll Free 1-844-309-1025.
Developmental Support Services
Individuals and families who wish to receive Developmental Services in Renfrew County may contact Developmental Services Ontario:
Toll free: 1-855-376-3737
Fax: 1-855-858-3737
TTY: 1-855-777-5787
Important Support Service Links
- Adults with developmental disabilities in Ontario. Learn about developmental services and find services and support for people who have a developmental disability and are older than 18
- Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services
- Ontario Disability Support Program
- Registered Disabilities Savings Plan
- March of Dimes
- ConnectAbility
- Partners For Planning
- The Developmental Services Housing Task Force Booklet from Partners for Planning
- Community Living Ontario
- Oasis
- Real Xchange: A Hub for Resources, Knowledge Exchange, Collaboration and Learning in the DS Sector
- Provincial Network on Developmental Services
Disability Advocacy Links
-United Nations: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
