Facilitating CHANGE … CUSTOMIZING Support

Ontario Independent Facilitation Network is committed to FACILITATING CHANGE and CUSTOMIZING SUPPORT in the lives of people with developmental disabilities, and their families.

We are a growing Community of Practice that includes people with developmental disabilities, family members, Independent Facilitators, and other allies interested in creating new ways for people to be supported. We imagine people with developmental disabilities directing their own lives so they can live as valued community members and citizens.

weaving a story of change

The Independent Facilitation Demonstration Project (IFDP) is a collaboration involving OIFN, seven Independent Facilitation Organizations (IFOs), and the Ministry of Community and Social Services. The intent of the IFDP is to explore the possibility of making Independent Facilitation as a viable support option for people with developmental disabilities and the those who love them, as they pursue life as a valued citizen and contributing community member.

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Independent Facilitation is a relationship that can facilitate change, and customize support, for people with developmental disabilities and their families. This video features Marlyn Shervill, Brian Tardif, John Lord, David Devidi, and Judith McGill as they explore what makes it possible to offer this kind of support to people with developmental disabilities and their families in communities across Ontario.

Living with Disability:
What Unlocked Your World?

This CBC Ontario Today episode showcases prodigy jazz pianist Matt Savage, who could not stand music as a toddler.

Because of this autism, Matt spent a lot of time in his room.Therapy and music unlocked his world…What unlocked yours?

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Living with Disability