Annual General Meeting
The 2025 OADD Annual General meeting was held virtually on June 2nd 2025 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.
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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
OADD Conference "Aging in Place"
Aging in Place: Living with Choice, Independence and Dignity
November 11 & 12, 2026
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Registration is now Open To register click here
OADD Research Group (RSIG)
OADD-RSIG Aging in Place – Research in Action
November 12th, 2026 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Presentations and posters on the practical application for new research will take place the afternoon of Nov. 12th for all conference participants.
To Submit an abstract for a session click here
To submit an abstract for a poster click here
The 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
Career Scholarships for DSPs
The 2022 scholarships have been awarded! View the full details here.
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Journal on Developmental Disabilities
The JoDD accepts original articles on a variety of topics in the field of Developmental Disabilities. All published issues are available on-line
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