Ontario offers about 18,000 spaces in publically funded group homes for adults with developmental disabilities, but more than 6,000 people are currently on waiting lists.
The government also provides financial support for adults with autism, but advocates say it’s hardly enough to cover housing and therapy needs.
When parents are unable to pay the difference, they often face tough decisions. Advocates say some families have dropped their children off at hospitals or declared them homeless to access other funding.
Full article at: CTV News