New applications are to be made through one of the nine Ministry of Community
and Social Services Developmental Services Offices located across Ontario.
For more information about these changes go to this link:
http://www.dsontario.ca/news/changes-to-passport/.
The intent of Passport funding is to allow adults who have been labelled with
intellectual disabilities to attend activities and receive supports that will allow
them the opportunity to have greater participation in their community.
According to the Passport Guidelines of the Ministry of Community and Social
Services regarding the Passport program, this program is to help to:
- improve the quality of participation in the community by providing supports
that fund individual goals, work activities and community participation; - smooth the transition from school to life as an adult in the community;
- promote independence;
- foster social, emotional and community participation skills; and
- promote continuing education and personal development.
Passport funding can also be used to give the main caregiver for the person with
the disability a rest or break from their care giving duties.
A copy of the Ministry of Community and Social Services Passport Guidelines
can be found at:
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/publications/developmentalServices/passpor
tGuidlines/tableOfContents.aspx.
The Addendum to the Passport Guidelines that took effect on July 1, 2013 can
be read at:
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/publications/developmentalServices/passpor
tGuidlines/addendum.aspx.