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Individualized funding for people with developmental disabilities is increasingly being seen as valuable for self-determination and inclusion. Recently, the Individualized Coalition of Ontario commissioned a study to explore the practice of individualized funding. The researchers examined 130 files of people receiving individualized funding and interviewed 18 families. The results showed that people with individualized funding experienced positive outcomes. The support plan provided a foundation for building a good life. Facilitators played a major role in assisting people with planning and network development. Individuals and families generally received less funding than they requested and funding often came from multiple government sources. Although families were generally very satisfied with individualized funding, they raised a number of concerns.
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