Partnerships

OADD

The Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities is a professional organization of people working and studying in the field of developmental disabilities throughout Ontario.   OADD supports professionals and students in the field of developmental disabilities through the promotion of the highest standards of research, education, and practice.

 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.

For more information, please visit their website at: www.oadd.org

OASIS – Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs

Bethesda is 1 of 136 member agencies of OASIS whose Mission is:
"To facilitate the sharing of ideas, resources, systems and information. OASIS will liaise with Government on behalf of member organizations with the goal of improving the development of cost effective quality supports for individuals with developmental disabilities."

For more information please visit www.oasisonline.ca

Great Lakes Society for Developmental Services of Ontario

"The Great Lakes Society for Developmental Services of Ontario was founded in 1992 by a group of agencies including Bethesda that provide services and supports to persons with a Developmental Disability. Many of these agencies, representing all regions of the province of Ontario, have a long history of service in the field, while others are relatively new, and have developed as a response to the province's shift to community based supports." - The Great Lakes Society for Developmental Services of Ontario

Mission
The Great Lakes Society for Developmental Services of Ontario aims to promote the dignity, well being and interests of persons with a developmental disability and to support the self-determination of individuals as full participants in our communities.

For more information please visit their website at www.greatlakessociety.com

Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

Mission
To glorify God by multiplying disciples of Jesus Christ through our member churches and ministries by facilitating collaboration, providing accountability and encouraging blessing.

For more information please visit their website at www.onmb.org

 Curriculum of Caring
This Curriculum of Caring is aimed at helping Healthcare professionals effectively care for people affected by developmental disabilities. People with developmental disabilities, as a population, are known to have more than average medical and mental health concerns as well as significant barriers to care. The Curriculum of Caring for people with developmental disabilities has been developed for healthcare learners and practitioners through many partnerships and in collaboration with people affected by developmental disabilities. 

For more information please visit the Curriculum of Caring website: http://machealth.ca/programs/curriculum_of_caring/default.aspx 

Faith and Culture Inclusion Network

Faith and Culture Inclusion Network has members throughout Ontario supporting faith, culture, and accessibility choices for people with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to be a sign post for developmental services in Ontario; bringing families, government, and community faith and cultural leaders together.

The Network provides families with current information and advocacy support.We desire to raise public awareness of the need for appropriate supports for people with developmental disabilities, that includes spiritual and cultural respect and participation.

Community Networks of Specialized Care

The Community Networks of Specialized Care (CNSC) are a way of linking specialized services and professionals to pool their expertise to treat and support adults who have developmental disabilities and mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours (ie. dual diagnosis) in the communities where they live. The Networks bring together people from a variety of sectors including developmental services, health, research, education and justice in a common goal of improving the coordination, access and quality of services for these individuals who have complex needs.