Have you ever been asked by a client or a supervisor to identify reliable information online and you found Google a bit overwhelming? This toolkit will help you streamline the search process.  It has been created for anyone who has ever searched Google or Google Scholar and would like their searches to be more targeted and productive.

This Toolkit for Evaluating Educational Events can assist you in determining what elements of an educational event to evaluate and how to complete that evaluation. It is the second of a series of toolkits that provide practical guidance on delivering meaningful educational events for all staff.  The first toolkit is entitled: Toolkit for Planning Education Events; both can be accessed online at www.community-networks.ca (type toolkit name into the search box).

The series features a structured, easy-to-follow, multi-step process to guide anyone tasked with delivering a training or educational session for their organization. Each toolkit includes templates and samples.  They are based on best practice in the field of adult education and the expertise of individuals with many years of experience in the design and delivery of educational events. This particular Toolkit provides guidance on how to develop an evaluation for your educational session that is realistic in scope and scale.

MyCommunityHub is an online registration space for activities, classes, programs, workshops, respite and camps offered by Developmental Service Agencies across Ontario.

MyCommunityHub is an online registration space for activities, classes, programs, workshops, respite and camps offered by Developmental Service Agencies across Ontario.

This toolkit will assist you to plan, develop and deliver educational events for adults that provide a meaningful experience for all. It provides a structured process that is easy to follow and includes templates and samples. It is based on best practice in the field of adult education and the expertise of individuals with many years of experience in the design and delivery of educational events.

The intent of this journal is to provide practical knowledge and advice to direct support professionals that can readily be implemented in their daily work activities.  The journal is read by thousands of people in human services in 134 countries worldwide! It is a monthly publication, available in English and French, and is edited by Dave Hingsburger and Angie Nethercott.

H-CARDD (Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities)  Snapshot  – www.hcardd.ca

A closer look at Mental Illness and Addictions in People with Developmental Disabilities

Mental-Illness-Addictions-Snapshot_FINALv5 – 2016-05-02

See more at Evidence Exchange Network (www.eenet.ca)

H-CARDD (Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities)  Snapshot  – www.hcardd.ca

A closer look at Mental Illness and Addictions in People with Developmental Disabilities

Mental-Illness-Addictions-Snapshot_FINALv5 – 2016-05-02

See more at Evidence Exchange Network (www.eenet.ca)

A one-stop resource to help primary care providers care for patients who have developmental disabilities and mental health problems.
– A quick reference (The Primary Care Provider’s Role)
– Care management tools and guidelines
– Information to help you locate–and link patients to–specialized supports and services
The Dual Diagnosis Toolkit was developed by Surrey Place Centre, the Community Networks of Specialized Care and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Your access point for adult developmental services.

The Mental Health Helpline provides information about mental health services in Ontario. We are funded by the Government of Ontario. Our service is live answer 24/7, confidential and free.

Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Care for People With a Dual Diagnosis: Patient Profiles and Lengths of Stay

Senior Residents in Psychiatry: Views on Training in Developmental Disabilities

Attitudes of Senior Psychiatry Residents Toward Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

The Government of Canada’s Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Initiative seeks to prevent FASD and improve outcomes for those who are already affected, including their families and communities. The FASD Initiative is led by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in partnership with Health Canada . This website provides information on FASD and its effects, current funded projects and funding opportunities, up-to-date resources, and links to other FASD websites.

The Health Line

The Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Initiative is happy to announce that most of the tools for primary care providers and caregivers are available electronically and in both French and English

Avec le leadership et la coordination du centre Surrey Place, le financement du ministère des Services sociaux et communautaires et du ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée de l’Ontario, et de la Fondation du centre Surrey Place, des lignes directrices et des outils ont été développés pour aider les professionnels de soins primaires à suivre les meilleures pratiques quand ils soignent ces patients

Avec le leadership et la coordination du centre Surrey Place, le financement du ministère des Services sociaux et communautaires et du ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée de l’Ontario, et de la Fondation du centre Surrey Place, des lignes directrices et des outils ont été développés pour aider les professionnels de soins primaires à suivre les meilleures pratiques quand ils soignent ces patients

Dual Diagnosis Resource : CAMH Knowledge X Portal

CAMH – Knowledge Exchange Portal

Health Care Access Research in Developmental Disabilities (HCARDD) website

ConnectABILITY is built for people with a developmental disability and their support networks. The site is organized by age group to help you find the right information for you.

DDCPI HEALTH CARE TRANSITION TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF YOUTH WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES – produced by Surrey Place Centre

DDPCI Health Care Transition Tools and Resources for Families and Caregivers of Youth with Developmental Disabilities – Link to toolkit on Surrey Place Website

In this guide designed for dental professionals, we discuss ways to help reduce children’s anxiety levels and increase compliance. It provides general and specific information that may help dental professionals better serve the needs of children with ASD. This tool kit is meant to be used in conjunction with other dental materials developed by Autism Speaks Family Services.

This toolkit was designed with you and your child in mind. It provides a variety of tools to help you and your child to prepare for future medical visits and reduce the stress and worry that may come with blood draws. Inside, you will find strategies easing your child’s medical appointments, particularly those involving blood work.

This toolkit was designed with you and your child in mind. It provides a variety of tools to help you and your child to prepare for future medical visits and reduce the stress and worry that may come with blood draws. Inside, you will find strategies easing your child’s medical appointments, particularly those involving blood work.

In this guide designed for dental professionals, we discuss ways to help reduce children’s anxiety levels and increase compliance. It provides general and specific information that may help dental professionals better serve the needs of children with ASD. This tool kit is meant to be used in conjunction with other dental materials developed by Autism Speaks Family Services.

These guidelines synthesize general, physical, behavioural, and mental health issues of adults with DD that primary care providers should be aware of, and they present recommendations for screening and management based on current knowledge that practitioners can apply.

Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Care for People With a Dual Diagnosis: Patient Profiles and Lengths of Stay