The New Culture of Collaboration LONG TERM CARE AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Ontario Partnership on Aging and Developmental Disabilities

Demographic Reality

% over age 50 50% over age 40

In 8 Years Age Shift < to 60% of every dollar will support an older adult over 50 years of age

Getting Perspective OPADD can be understood as a dynamic and iterative process of ensuring that older adults with a developmental disability enjoy the same rights to access seniors services as all older Ontarians.

Vision That older adults with a developmental disability have the same rights to support and services as all older Ontarians

Principles Choice Access Creative options Individualized planning

Five Aspects of OPADD 1. Partnership 2. Participation 3. Knowledge Creation 4. Knowledge Dissemination 5. Service Innovation

Partnership OPADD is first and foremost a partnership

Developmental Services MCSS funded agencies: Residential services Employment Day supports Life skills…

Long Term Care System of community services, supportive housing, long term care homes

More Partners Coordinating / Planning Bodies Government (policy-makers and funders) Academic Community Research Community

Partners Across Ontario OPADD Local Projects OPADD Regional Committees OPADD Provincial Table

50 ORGANIZATIONS & GROUPS: Regional and local cross sector groups Provincial associations Service providers Planning bodies Government

OPADD Regional Table Building regional tables that reflect the full range of partners, regional geography, expertise, connectedness and dedication

Participation OPADD is about engaging in the dialogue Your participation is what gives OPADD life

Avenues to Participation Provincial and regional tables Local projects Web site Newsletter Task Groups Linking to the uninvolved

Co-Chair Training Opportunity to clarify how the partners can work together most effectively

Barriers to Participation Values and Philosophy: Community Living vs De-institutionalization DS System is for people with developmental disabilities

Barriers to Participation Some DS agencies may be risking trying to be all things to older adults and thereby creating a potential institutionalizing situation that denies people access to the full range of services available to all Ontario Seniors.

Participation We need to find ways to get the uninvolved on the same side of the table to speak about common interests

The Great Debate Aging in PlaceRe-institutionalization

Re-frame the Issue Maintaining Quality of Life while adapting to the aging process

Knowledge Creation There is no history of older adults with a developmental disability We must create new knowledge

Knowledge Creation Studies Transition Study U-First! Study Access Study

Knowledge Creation Reports and Discussion Papers: LHIN Discussion Paper Transition Report

Knowledge Creation Regional Workshops: New working relationships Local Projects

Knowledge Creation Reports and Discussion Papers: Transition Report LHIN Discussion Paper

Knowledge Dissemination LEARNING FROM ONE ANOTHER

Knowledge Dissemination Regional Workshop Proceedings

Knowledge Dissemination Guides: Transition Guide Access Guide Personal Care and Property Guide

Knowledge Dissemination Presentations to: Conferences Classrooms Agencies Planning bodies Government staff

Knowledge Dissemination OPADD Update OPADD Letter OPADD Website

Knowledge Dissemination Inform policy-makers about innovation and gaps in the system Brief ministries on transition planning requirements and costs Foster informed policy-making that supports realization of our vision and principles

Service Innovation Reshaping the system to meet the reality of the aging boom among adults with a developmental disability and to support quality of life during the aging process

Service Innovation Regions: Committees supporting cross sector dialogue to realize innovation Stimulating local initiatives to test new models

Service Innovation Local Projects: Support Test Evaluate Report findings Disseminate information