The following reports have been given to the Ministry of Community and Social Services

• “Environmental Scan of Social Businesses in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Sector” April 2014.
• “Guidelines for Promoting Independence, Choice and Inclusion for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities through Social Business” April 2014.
• “Understanding Planning Experience in Ontario through Case Studies of Planning Teams” July 2013.
• “MCSS-Queen’s Research Agreement 2010-2013 Year 3 Final Report” June 2013
• “Parents Seeking Adult Developmental Services for their Children: A Provincial Study [Phase 2] Report on Six Months of Follow-up” June 2013.
• “A profile of Direct Support Professionals and their Work Experiences in Ontario’s Developmental Services Sector” June 2013.
• “Maximizing Social Inclusion, Choice and Independence through Productivity Options - A Multi-Phase Study” June 2013.
• “Supporting Person-Directed Living through Planning” June 2013.
• “Parents Seeking Adult Developmental Services for their Children: A Provincial Study [Phase 3] Understanding Caring Practices” June 2013.
• “Parents Seeking Adult Developmental Services for their Children: A Provincial Study [Phase 1]“ February 2013.
• “Defining Belonging, A Core Dimension of Social Inclusion” June 2012.
• “To be or not to be included? That is no longer the question. Reaching a consensus on the definition of social inclusion.” June 2012.
• “Measuring the Planning Process: Review of Existing Measures” June 2012.
• “Survey of Planning Practices in Ontario” June 2012.
• “System-wide Information About Family Caregivers of Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities - A Scoping Review of the Literature” June 2012.
• “Measuring Choice as a Service Outcome” December 2011.
• “Maximizing Social Inclusion, Choice and Independence through Productivity Options Report 1: Employment-Related Best Practices” November 2011.
• “The Role and Practices of Direct Support Workers in Promoting Greater Social Inclusion, Choice and Independence: An Exploratory Review of the Literature” October 2011.
• “Report 1: Identifying the Core Elements of Person-Centered/Directed Planing” Apirl 2011.
• “To Be or Not to Be Included? That is No Longer the Question Reaching a Consensus on the Definition of Social Inclusion Report 1: Improving our Understanding of Social Inclusion” March 2011.

If you would like a copy of the full report please email [email protected].

MAPS and MCSS had their first formal Consultation in April 2011

The main goal of the consultation was to provide a useful dialogue and detailed exchange of information to support the ongoing research.

Highlights of the Agenda included:

• a thorough presentation introducing MAPS and its research program,
• a response from two MCSS branch directors,
• a presentation on the National Core Indicators program in the USA by guest, Ms. Valerie Bradley,
• detailed presentations by MCSS administrators responsible for Units or Projects engaged in data collection.