Independent Facilitation empowers.

Independent Facilitation works.

It also saves money. 

​Tell the Ministry to fund it! 
People are sharing stories of why Independent Facilitation Matters to them.
Government's Cuts to Independent Facilitation In The News 

What is Independent Facilitation Matters?
The Independent Facilitation Matters Coalition is made up of people with developmental disabilities, their family members and loved ones, and other allies who believe that Independent Facilitation makes a difference in the lives of people and families and should continue to be available in Ontario.
 
We believe that Independent Facilitation should continue to be funded by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services.  For Independent Facilitation to be stable, it needs to be funded as a part of the Ministry’s budget for service and support offerings, not solely through a fee-for-service model, where people and families purchase supports with Passport or personal funds.
 
This website is a resource for people who believe in the value of Independent Facilitation to get up-to-date information and ideas for taking action.  Here, people and families can:
  • Connect and join together.
  • Stay up-to-date on important information.
  • Take action to make their voices heard through a number of different communication channels.
Ontario Budget 2019
The Ontario Government wants to hear from you! Tell them why Independent Facilitation Matters below.
Want to learn more? Check out these in-depth resources from the Ontario Independent Facilitation Network (OIFN).
"I am... getting to work out in the community and be a part of society. I don't want to ever go back to the way I was."
​– Adam Van der Vleuten
"We still have lots of complicated issues to face for Andrew's future. Independent facilitation is a lifeline for us. People living with disabilities need access to this as a funded service. Don't let them down."
– Parent Linda Hamel 

What else can I do?

Here are few different actions you can take to show the government that Independent Facilitation matters:

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Connect, share, and take action.
​Join the families and community of Independent Facilitation Matters.
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Stories and videos submitted to the Independent Facilitation Coalition are unedited and represent the authentic views and voices of our community members.