Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal

Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal

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

Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8 2


A. HistoryB. Who we areC. Today’s realityD. Tomorrow’s VisionE. Information architectureF. Look and feelG. Target AudienceH. BenefitsI. Surveying the Landscape for Potential OpportunitiesJ. OutcomesK. What do you think?L. How you can help make this a realityM. Discussion, Questions and Comments



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.



Who we areCommunity/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



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.



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.



Information architecture



Look and feel



Target Audience

• Individuals• Family and Friends• Professionals in DS sector• Key Stakeholders• Community members



Benefits

How could this help you?



Surveying the Landscape



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



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?



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 aninformation project ( i.e. service database, website) considerbeing apart of a collaborative effort that will maximize thebenefits of your investments.



Questions / Comments?

Please complete the short survey.

To get involved or provide feedback contact:(Insert Ontario DS Web group contact name and

contact information)



Thank you for participating.

Together we can make tomorrow’s vision a reality.

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Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal