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. The Amended Statement of Claim alleges that the issue of waitlists for desperately needed services has been a repeatedly identified issue for years and that Read the full article…

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Sibshops are a great program where brothers and sisters will … Meet other siblings of children with special needs Have fun! Talk to others who “get it” From 6-7 pm for ages 7-14   LEARN MORE

Sibshops are a great program where brothers and sisters will … Meet other siblings of children with special needs Have fun! Talk to others who “get it” From 6-7 pm for ages 7-14   LEARN MORE

Halton Service Coordination Training is the first level of service provision that families should be receiving in Halton Service Planning. It is important that all service providers are engaging in this training to maintain consistency for families accessing Service Coordination in our community. Halton Service Coordination is the first level of support and step in Read the full article…

Halton Service Coordination Training is the first level of service provision that families should be receiving in Halton Service Planning. It is important that all service providers are engaging in this training to maintain consistency for families accessing Service Coordination in our community. Halton Service Coordination is the first level of support and step in Read the full article…

Halton Service Coordination Training is the first level of service provision that families should be receiving in Halton Service Planning. It is important that all service providers are engaging in this training to maintain consistency for families accessing Service Coordination in our community. Halton Service Coordination is the first level of support and step in Read the full article…

Halton Service Coordination Training is the first level of service provision that families should be receiving in Halton Service Planning. It is important that all service providers are engaging in this training to maintain consistency for families accessing Service Coordination in our community. Halton Service Coordination is the first level of support and step in Read the full article…

COURSE STARTS ON OCTOBER 10th AND ENDS ON OCTOBER 13th, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm each afternoon. A personal safety course where people learn life skills that empower them to make safe choices and caring & respectful decisions in their everyday lives both online and offline. Location: Virtual (ZOOM) link will be sent after registration. Read the full article…

COURSE STARTS ON JUNE 26th AND ENDS ON JUNE 29th, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm each afternoon. A personal safety course where people learn life skills that empower them to make safe choices and caring & respectful decisions in their everyday lives both online and offline.  Location: Virtual (ZOOM) link will be sent after registration. Read the full article…

COURSE STARTS ON APRIL 24th AND ENDS ON APRIL 27th, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm each evening. A personal safety course where people learn life skills that empower them to make safe choices and caring & respectful decisions in their everyday lives both online and offline.  Location: Virtual (ZOOM) link will be sent after registration. Read the full article…

Halton Service Coordination Training is the first level of service provision that families should be receiving in Halton Service Planning. It is important that all service providers are engaging in this training to maintain consistency for families accessing Service Coordination in our community. Halton Service Coordination is the first level of support and step in Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and relationships between adults with a developmental disability and the people who support them, all while providing tangible skills and materials to promote healthy sexuality. (1 Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and relationships between adults with a developmental disability and the people who support them, all while providing tangible skills and materials to promote healthy sexuality. (1 Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and relationships between adults with a developmental disability and the people who support them, all while providing tangible skills and materials to promote healthy sexuality. (1 Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and relationships between adults with a developmental disability and the people who support them, all while providing tangible skills and materials to promote healthy sexuality. (1 Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and relationships between adults with a developmental disability and the people who support them, all while providing tangible skills and materials to promote healthy sexuality. (1 Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and relationships between adults with a developmental disability and the people who support them, all while providing tangible skills and materials to promote healthy sexuality. (1 Read the full article…

Join us for a night to help families plan for the Transition from High School to Post Secondary. We will be talking about the challenges of this transition during a pandemic and will be showcasing agencies from the Halton Area that provide programming and services for people who have a developmental disability.

Join us for a night to help families plan for the Transition from High School to Post Secondary. We will be talking about the challenges of this transition during a pandemic and will be showcasing agencies from the Halton Area that provide programming and services for people who have a developmental disability.

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 in Central West region. The proceeds will go towards outreach programs, day service programs and the enhancement of programs that will help those we support Read the full article…

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)  is the first developmental services congregate care setting, nationally and internationally, to collaborate with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) to become a Best Read the full article…

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 to run a grocery delivery program for seniors and individuals with disabilities living in the Halton Region.  In order to secure this grant we need Read the full article…

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 our Muskoka Chair entry, however the individuals and staff are very proud of their work.  The Muskoka chair is currently on display in the lobby Read the full article…

Engaging health care professionals to improve the health and wellbeing across the life span for persons with a developmental disability. A forum for over 200 health care professionals, students, educators, caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities, social workers, academic researchers, and strategic decision makers from across Canada to help improve the health and wellbeing of Read the full article…

How to implement a case management approach that incorporates a specialized response for individuals with a developmental disability who also have behaviour issues and/or a dual diagnosis. Who should attend: Those who work as a case manager or who provide a case management function, service coordinator, community support worker, community facilitator, are supporting some adults Read the full article…

Raise Your Voice Council Presents…

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 CLO have received two grants from the OTF for two projects. One of the projects is to provide pre-employment training to individuals supported with developmental Read the full article…

Engaging health care professionals to improve the health and wellbeing across the life span for persons with a developmental disability. A forum for over 200 health care professionals, students, educators, caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities, social workers, academic researchers, and strategic decision makers from across Canada to help improve the health and wellbeing of Read the full article…

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

How to implement a case management approach that incorporates a specialized response for individuals with a developmental disability who also have behaviour issues and/or a dual diagnosis. Contact Kelly Stockdale for more details at kstockdale@cwsds.ca

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. 

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 Celebration of Canada 150. Our chair has been entered into a contest and is on display in the Bronte Harbour. Prizes are awarded to the Read the full article…

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

GUIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DUAL DIAGNOSIS THROUGH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM Featuring Dr. Erica Martin Ph.D., C. Psychologist, Constable Steve Bates, Media Relations/Community Mobilization Officer and Constable Nancy Wagner, Mental Health Liaison Officer After attending this event, participants will be able to: Increase the use of relevant language and terminology when navigating the justice system. Identify options Read the full article…

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

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 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 an assortment of refreshments and tasty treats, laughs, and many smiles which were captured in our silly photo booth. Check out some of the photos Read the full article…