1. Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Collaborating to Create Better Web-Based Access to Information and Resources for the Developmental Services Sector

2. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.82 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal A.History B.Who we are C.Today’s reality D.Tomorrow’s Vision E.Information architecture F.Look and feel G.Target Audience H.Benefits I.Surveying the Landscape for Potential Opportunities J.Outcomes K.What do you think? L.How you can help make this a reality M.Discussion, Questions and Comments

3. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.83 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal History 2004 - Developmental Service Transformation Consultation with families / service providers suggested a single low cost provincial web portal. A Developmental Services Information Services Forum, held in February 2008 brought together representatives from DS Agencies, families and MCSS. The Ontario Developmental Services Web Group is formed. The Web Group developed a draft framework for the provincial web portal. Broader consultation to seek input, validate direction, identify partnerships, further develop plan.

4. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.84 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Who we are Community/sector-led group that includes representation from: Family network organizations Developmental Service providers Developmental Service information centres Information Technology developers Representatives from different geographic areas Anglophone / Francophone Ministry of Community and Social Services

5. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.85 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Today’s Reality People access most information on-line or through someone using on-line resources People expect to find current and reliable information easily People are looking for different types and levels of information and services People find it hard to navigate through multiple websites to get the information they need Given that there is currently no funding available for this project, collaboration will be key.

6. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.86 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Tomorrow’s Vision Tomorrow’s Vision: A single provincial web portal with access to authoritative information Local, regional, and provincial collaboration through shared governance and pooling of existing Information Technology (IT) resources People have the information they need to fully participate in their community.

7. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.87 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Information architecture

8. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.88 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Look and feel

9. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.89 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Target Audience Individuals Family and Friends Professionals in DS sector Key Stakeholders Community members

10. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.810 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Benefits How could this help you?

11. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.811 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Surveying the Landscape

12. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.812 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Outcomes Trusted. Reliable. Transparent. One recognizable place to find what you need regardless of where you live or work within Ontario Best Practice options to achieve goals and solve issues A central place to connect with other individuals, families and professionals Cost savings in efficient and effective use of shared resources developed across the province

13. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.813 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal What do you think? Does this provide a good framework to launch an inclusive province-wide collaborative effort to build a web-based resource for the Developmental Services Sector? What critical components should be in this framework? Do you have any suggested changes?

14. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.814 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal How can you help make this a reality? Can you see yourself in this process? Taking a lead within your region Using and contributing to its success Do you have content that should be there? If you are planning or are in the middle of completing an information project ( i.e. service database, website) consider being apart of a collaborative effort that will maximize the benefits of your investments.

15. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.815 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Questions / Comments? Please complete the short survey. To get involved or provide feedback contact: (Insert Ontario DS Web group contact name and contact information)

16. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.816 Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Thank you for participating. Together we can make tomorrow’s vision a reality.