Support Professionals and Students in the
Field of Developmental Disabilities

DSSIG

DSSIG

Developmental Services Special Interest Group

DSSIG is collaborating with other sector groups to create a DSP Association.

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Prioritizing & Planning for Person Centered Collaboration Models

Prioritizing & Planning for Person Centered Collaboration Models

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35th Annual OADD Conference

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OADD Research Group (RSIG)

OADD Research Group (RSIG)

OADD-RSIG registration is now open!

Changing and Growing: Where are we headed in Developmental Services?

May 9th, 2025 at Brock University

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the-ontario-association-on-development-disabilitiesThe Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities

OADD is a professional organization of people working and studying in the field of developmental disabilities, throughout Ontario. OADD’s members include agencies and organizations; university and community college students and instructors; service provider direct care staff and managers; family support workers; case managers; psychologists; social workers; and other dedicated individuals.


What's New

4th Edition Textbook

Click here to purchase the textbook. All future sales of the textbook Developmental Disabilities in Ontario 4th edition ISB

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New Events Calendar

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