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.

If you are interested in finding out more contact us at: oadd@oadd.org

2026 Unlocked - Call for Abstracts

2026 Unlocked - Call for Abstracts

The Call for Abstracts is now open

To submit a call for the March 25 & 26, 2026 conference click here

Deadline to submit an abstract is Nov 21

OADD Research Group (RSIG)

OADD Research Group (RSIG)

OADD-RSIG planning for 2026 is underway

Theme and Location to be determined

Projected date is May 8th 2026

More information to come!


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

Annual General Meeting

The 2025 OADD Annual General meeting was held virtually on June 2nd 2025 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. 8 Scholarships are available annually each spring. Deadline to apply is Feb. 1st