The provincial government is spending $278,800 over the next two years to expand housing options in Windsor-Essex for adults with developmental disabilities.
"We know there is no one-size-fits-all housing solution," says Minister of Community and Social Services, Dr. Helena Jaczek. "It's about exploring creative partnerships to design innovative housing solutions that can meet the unique needs of a wide range of individuals."
The local investment is part of the ministry's $810-million investment to modernize developmental services over three years.
Lead by Community Living Essex County, the project to install technology-enabled services customized to the individual's needs is one of six selected from the Ontario Developmental Services Housing Task Force's second call for proposals. The province approved $3.47-million over two years for 12 projects from the task force's first call last year. All of those projects are underway, including a local project to expand living arrangements for those with complex needs. That venture received $870,888 over two years.
"The project -- will significantly increase independence for people with developmental disabilities," says Executive Director Nancy Wallace-Gero.
Ontario provides residential supports to more than 18,000 adults with developmental disabilities.
