Support Professionals and Students in the
Field of Developmental Disabilities

DSSIG - OADD

DSSIG - OADD

The Developmental Services Special Interest Group of OADD has been working to professionalize DSPs for over 10 years. Click the link for more details regarding:

  • DSW Code of Ethics
  • Standards of Practice
  • other documents
CHANGING THE STATUS QUO

CHANGING THE STATUS QUO

2024 OADD Annual Conference – Thorold

This is a Hybrid event April 10 & 11, 2024

Registration will open the week of January 8th, 2024

for Vendor & Sponsor information click here

OADD Research Group (RSIG)

OADD Research Group (RSIG)

The OADD Research Group brings together the Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities (OADD) and the Research Special Interest Group (RSIG).

Call for Abstracts for the 2024 Research Day is now open!!

Click the link for more information


the-ontario-association-on-development-disabilitiesThe Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities

OADD is a professional organization of people working and studying in the field of developmental disabilities, throughout Ontario. OADD’s members include agencies and organizations; university and community college students and instructors; service provider direct care staff and managers; family support workers; case managers; psychologists; social workers; and other dedicated individuals.


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New Events Calendar

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4th Edition Textbook

Developmental Disabilities in Ontario - 4th edition ISBN: 978-1-7771637-0-9 is now available click here to order copies For a

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