Developmental Services Class Action Notice


May 8, 2024 by Jackie Skinner

The Toronto law firm of Koskie Minsky LLP has been engaged as Class Counsel in a proceeding against the Province of Ontario regarding lengthy waitlists for developmental services in Ontario. Read the full article…

Art for Sale


March 24, 2022 by Lisa Cranstoun

Central West Specialized Developmental Services provides supports and services to over 8,000 people within the Central West region. We are excited to showcase different art forms created by people supported Read the full article…

Leading in Developmental Services – CWSDS partners with RNAO


September 21, 2021 by Lisa Cranstoun

Leading in Developmental Services – CWSDS partners with RNAO to advance evidence-based practices while elevating quality of care. We are pleased to announce that Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS) Read the full article…


September 25, 2018 by Erika Biteznik

We Need Your Vote! CWSDS Day Services has applied for a grant through the Aviva Community Fund initiative.  If successful, the grant will be used to assist CWSDS Day Services Read the full article…

Canada 150 Muskoka Chair


May 29, 2018 by Erika Biteznik

The CWSDS Muskoka Chair was displayed at Bronte Harbour for a couple of months in the summer in Celebration of Canada 150.  We unfortunately did not win a prize for Read the full article…

CWSDS and CLO Receive Trillium Grant Foundation


December 20, 2017 by Erika Biteznik

On Friday December 8, 2017, Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS) and Community Living Oakville (CLO) celebrated two partnered initiatives made possible by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). CWSDS and Read the full article…

CWSDS Staff Recognition Awards


November 28, 2017 by Erika Biteznik

On Tuesday, November 21, we gathered to celebrate staff who achieved their milestone years of service with CWSDS.

Grand Opening of the Zen Room


August 3, 2017 by Erika Biteznik

Grand Opening of the “Zen Room” by Day Services.  The Grand Opening is Thursday August 3, 2017,  from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. 

Vote For CWSDS Canada 150 Muskoka Chair


July 14, 2017 by Erika Biteznik

We have some exciting news to share with you. The individuals at Day Services have worked very hard with the staff to put together and paint a Muskoka chair in Read the full article…

CWSDS Spring Variety Show 2017


July 5, 2017 by Erika Biteznik

This year’s Spring Variety Show was a huge success. 

CWSDS Easter Egg Hunt


April 18, 2017 by Erika Biteznik

The Easter Bunny came by today and left surprises along the way.

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at CWSDS


March 22, 2017 by Erika Biteznik

I’ll Wear a Shamrock Mary Carolyn Davies St. Patrick’s Day is with us, The day when all that’s seen To right and left and everywhere Is green, green, green!

CWSDS Website Launch Party


October 13, 2016 by Erika Biteznik

CWSDS hosted a party in celebration of our brand new website. May 25, 2016 was an incredible day for the people we support, their families and our staff. We enjoyed Read the full article…