Support Professionals and Students in the
Field of Developmental Disabilities

OADD Membership Benefits

Membership benefits, fees and online application form available.

All memberships renew annually on May 1st. Pro-rated invoices for mid-year new memberships/renewals will be provided for Organizational and Patron members.

Journal on Developmental Disabilities

A peer-reviewed journal with a growing regional and international readership.

Volume 25, Number 1 “On-line First” is now available

OADD Research Group (RSIG)

The OADD Research Group brings together the Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities (OADD) and the Research Special Interest Group (RSIG).

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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

Kinark Child and Family Services - policy paper

Putting Children and Youth First: Integrating Autism and Mental Services in Ontario looks at the scientific literature, ex

New Events Calendar

Looking for the date or more information about an event? Click the Events link at the top of the Home page for information or

4th Edition Textbook

Developmental Disabilities in Ontario - 4th edition will be published Summer 2020 3rd Edition - ISBN: 978-0-9731573-1-4 is n

Annual Scholarship Nominations

OADD provides a variety of Scholarship options - deadline for applications is Feb. 1st annually Kay Sansom Scholarships: T

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