individual to frame their life plans and goals. They may include such things as the
type of residential housing the person would like, the types of programs, work or
volunteer opportunities they would like to pursue. People who support an
individual who has been labelled as a person with an intellectual disability may
be part of the discussions around the development of these plans.
After this information is gathered, the DSO is to prepare an “Assessor Summary
Report” that is intended to help link the applicant to appropriate services and
supports. DSOs will make referrals to support agencies of the applicant’s choice.
- Eligibility Decisions
The Ministry of Community and Social Services has created policy directives for
the organizations that receive and process applications for services under the
Social Inclusion Act. These organizations are “Application Entities”. The Directive
can be read at:
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/publications/developmentalServices/policy_
application/1_directives.aspx.
The Directive outlines the type of information the application entities are to
provide, how the information is to be made available, and general business
operations.
As indicated above under, “Who is Covered”, the Directive also outlines the
process to be followed in determining eligibility for services under the Social
Inclusion Act.
The decision about eligibility is to be communicated in writing within 20 business
days of receipt of all documentation. If an applicant is found to be ineligible, the
applicant can request a review of that decision within 25 days of receipt of the
decision of ineligibility. The application entity has 15 business days to make a