Build your life without barriers.

You can purchase our Connections services with your government funding, such as Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) Passport, Special Services at Home, and Child or Adult Respite funding.

You can also use other personal money.

And if you are an adult diagnosed with a developmental disability, but deemed ineligible for DSO funded services or waitlisted for funds, you may still be able to access our Connections services for free through our Pathways Program.

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) is the government agency responsible for Passport funds. They will determine your eligibility to access funding and services in your area.

To check your eligibility:

1. Visit the DSO website
2. Find your area DSO (Community Living Huntsville is in the DSO’s Northeast Region as part of Muskoka)
3. Contact your area DSO
4. DSO will tell you if you are eligible for Passport funds

Your Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) Passport funds can purchase Connections services and supports that include:

Person-Directed Planning

We will work with you to create a life plan that is based on your interests, builds on your strengths, meets your needs, and helps you reach your goals.

Administration and Management

We can manage your Passport funds, coordinate your desired supports and services, provide you with professionally trained Community Living Huntsville workers, purchase Passport-approved items, and take care of any related paperwork for you.

Community Participation

We will support you to connect with community programs, classes, activities, events, and volunteer opportunities that matter to you – and that help build your skills, confidence, and independence.

Supported Employment Services

We can support you to explore, find, and keep a meaningful job based on your interests and goals. Community Living Huntsville has relationships with more than 125 local businesses and organizations in North Muskoka.

Activities of Daily Living

We can arrange supports and services that help you build your skills to live independently in your home.

Your first meeting with our Connections Team is about you getting to know each other. You will get to talk about your goals. You will hear about what is available in the community to help you reach your goals and how Community Living Huntsville can support you. And you can ask questions. You do not have to make any decisions, or purchase any Community Living Huntsville services, either at this meeting or after this meeting.