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Passport Program

The Passport Program, supported by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services (MCCSS), facilitates community engagement and promotes independence for adults with developmental disabilities.

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​It offers financial assistance for various community participation services, daily living activities, and individualized planning. Additionally, the program extends support to primary caregivers through funding for respite services and assistance tailored to those caring for adults with developmental disabilities.

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Funding to Participate in Your Community

Here are some of the many ways Passport Funding can be used to support adults with developmental disabilities in the community!

EDUCATION

  • Local, community classes

  • Programs designed for adults with a developmental disability

  • Recreational programs (e.g., swimming lessons, camp fees)

EMPLOYMENT

  • Job preparation or work activities

  • ex: hiring a support worker to help with on-the-job training or to act as a job coach at work

VOLUNTEERING

  • Support needed to participate or volunteer in community activities or events

  • ex: transportation, support worker accompaniment

DAILY LIFE

  • Activities to develop social, independence and personal management skills

  • ex: learning to do banking, take public transit, or use the library

PLANNING

  • Support developing a person-directed plan that builds on your strengths and interests, and helps you achieve your goals

  • Getting help to manage human resources (e.g., support worker scheduling, job ad development, applicant screening) and financial/reporting requirements associated with managing direct funding

CAREGIVER RESPITE

Hiring someone to help with personal care of a person with a developmental disability to give the main caregiver a break, at home or elsewhere

Check out these sites for more information!

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