Where would you
like to start?
We know it can feel like a lot.
This space is here to show the path we took, so you can find your own way forward.
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I want to learn more
about Benji + Giulietta
Start here to understand the heart of the
program. Our story, our vision, and the
outcomes we're working toward.
Learn more about Benji and Giulietta, two siblings supported through an individualized, community-based program built around their needs and routines.
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Learn more about why standard development services did not meet their needs and how an alternative was designed.
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Our Vision: Aligning with Ontario’s Long-Term Vision for Developmental Services
Learn more about how Benji and Giulietta’s journey reflects choice, inclusion, and community participation.
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What Self-Directed Funding Made Possible
Learn more about how self-directed funding shaped the staffing, scheduling, and supports put in place
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I want to explore different
areas of Benji + Giulietta's
program
Dive into key parts of our program.
Learn how each piece works together to
support Benji and Giulietta.
Learn more about the nutrition, movement, and daily wellness routines that support Benji and Giulietta's health and energy.
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Communication: Finding Ways to Be Understood
Learn more about how PECS and Proloquo support connection, choice-making, and daily independence for Benji and Giulietta.
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Building a Life Through Everyday Routines
Learn more about the daily routines and life skills that support Benji and Giulietta's independence and participation at home and in the community.
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Employment, Purpose and Independence
Learn more about Benji and Giulietta's work at IKEA and Loblaws, and how it builds routine, skills, and community connection.
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How goals are set, tracked, and adapted
Learn more about how personalized goals are set, tracked, and adapted over time for Benji and Giulietta
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Learn how person-centered planning shapes decisions about Benji and Giulietta's supports, built around their strengths, needs, and goals.
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3
I want to learn about
the services and supports for Benji + Giulietta
Explore the services, people, and supports that help Benji and Giulietta thrive everyday.
Program Framework and Governance
Learn how the program framework and governance structure work together to ensure accountability, coordination, and consistent, person-centred support.
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Microboards Ontario: How to Get Started
Learn what a microboard is, how it supports Benji and Giulietta, and the steps involved in creating one in Ontario.​
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Learn How the Microboard Fits Into the Funding Landscape
Learn how a microboard fits within Ontario’s funding landscape and how it can be used to coordinate different funding streams to support flexible, person-centred planning for Benji and Giulietta.
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The Circle of Care: Our Team
Learn who is part of Benji and Giulietta's Circle of Care and how each person’s role contributes to coordinated, person-centred support for daily life and long-term goals.
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Transfer Payment Agencies: What They Do
Learn how Transfer Payment Agencies administer government funding, ensure accountability, and support delivery of community-based services.
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Complex Special Needs teams
Learn how Complex Special Needs teams provide coordinated assessments, planning, and specialized supports for individuals with high and complex needs.
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Community Programs
Learn how community programs created opportunities for Benji and Giulietta for inclusion, skill-building, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
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4
I want information
about funding and
financial supports
Understand how self-directed funding
works and what financial supports
may be available.
Overview: federal and provincial programs
A summary of the federal and provincial programs available to Ontario families supporting a person with a disability, and how they together.
Disability Tax Credit (DTC) — Start here first
The gateway to almost every other program; apply here as early as possible
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RDSP: Registered Disability Savings Plan
Federal savings plan with government grants
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Accessing Self-Directed & Passport Funding
How the Microboard receives, manages, and reports on government funding
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ODSP: Ontario Disability Support Program
Provincial income + health benefits
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Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) — at age 18
a federal income supplement for working-age adults with disabilities.
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The Henson Trust: protecting inheritance without losing ODSP
A Henson Trust protects inheritance while preserving eligibility for Ontario Disability Support Program benefits.
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1. The beginning
How it all started
2. Building the foundation
Finding the right people and creating a plan
3. Putting the plan into action
Building supports + getting started
4. Growing and adapting
Learning, adjusting and celebrating progress
5. Where we are now
Continuing the journey together
You are not alone.
View our journey road map