Are You:
- Looking for a sustainable, supportive and person-directed option for your family member with a disability?
- Concerned about succession planning and ensuring your family member is supported in the community by a solid network of friends and family?
- Seeking an accountable and reliable option for managing your direct funding?
A Microboard has one purpose: to support a person with a disability with living their best life, by assisting them in making decisions, and empowering them to express their goals for their life.
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More real life stories here. |
You worry about your children’s future, even more so with a child with special needs. Having a Microboard gives the parent some relief that their child’s well being will be taken care of, with the decisions of the Microboard, which is made up of family and friends. In our specific case we have two daughters and once we are gone, all the decisions are made with a group and will be easier for her. The Microboard knows the client a lot better and can make better decisions in regards to their health and well being in the future, Eg. Transitioning to different housing, what they enjoy doing, possible health decisions whether they are physical or mental health. Accountability, you know that the funds are being used to the best of their ability to support the individual. - Henry, Parent |
News and Updates
Microboards for Young Families Workshop Series
If you have a family member under 18, and are thinking a Microboard is a good option for planning their future with them, then you don't want to miss this workshop series. These free, online workshops, which begin April 4 will guide you through an in-depth look at Microboards, how to create an environment for building relationships that last, and what you can do - now - that will make turning 18 less stressful for you, and your family member.
Registration for this series is limited; each registrant will receive a copy of the book, Safe & Secure, as well as a downloadable toolkit they can use with information and resources they can use as they reach this next stage in their child's future. To register, click here:
bit.ly/3wRac
Connect with a Peer Mentor!
Our Mentors are available for you to connect with, in a way that works for you, about questions, concerns, ideas and strategies for building Microboards. Click here for more info.
Looking for an Independent Facilitator?
Click here to find an Independent Facilitator near you.
Workshops on YouTube
All of our workshops are recorded and posted on our YouTube Channel. You can watch them here.
You May Find Interesting....
This recent study published in the Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disability of the role Microboards play in enhancing the quality of life of children and families.
Media
March 27, 2023 - Ontario Ombudsman to investigate people with developmental disabilities inappropriately housed in hospitals:
https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/resources/news/press-releases/2023/ombudsman-to-investigate-cases-of-people-with-developmental-disabilities-who-are-inappropriately-hou
If you have a family member under 18, and are thinking a Microboard is a good option for planning their future with them, then you don't want to miss this workshop series. These free, online workshops, which begin April 4 will guide you through an in-depth look at Microboards, how to create an environment for building relationships that last, and what you can do - now - that will make turning 18 less stressful for you, and your family member.
Registration for this series is limited; each registrant will receive a copy of the book, Safe & Secure, as well as a downloadable toolkit they can use with information and resources they can use as they reach this next stage in their child's future. To register, click here:
bit.ly/3wRac
Connect with a Peer Mentor!
Our Mentors are available for you to connect with, in a way that works for you, about questions, concerns, ideas and strategies for building Microboards. Click here for more info.
Looking for an Independent Facilitator?
Click here to find an Independent Facilitator near you.
Workshops on YouTube
All of our workshops are recorded and posted on our YouTube Channel. You can watch them here.
You May Find Interesting....
This recent study published in the Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disability of the role Microboards play in enhancing the quality of life of children and families.
Media
March 27, 2023 - Ontario Ombudsman to investigate people with developmental disabilities inappropriately housed in hospitals:
https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/resources/news/press-releases/2023/ombudsman-to-investigate-cases-of-people-with-developmental-disabilities-who-are-inappropriately-hou
Our Mission
To advocate for Microboards in Ontario and provide people in this province with the resources they need, including education and trusted connections, to develop one.