SCS welcomes the release of the Lost in Transition report by the Ombudsman of Ontario. The personal stories of adults with developmental disabilities who spent prolonged periods in hospitals underscore the urgency of bridging gaps between health care and developmental services. These are gaps SCS navigates every day.
We recognize the report’s findings: Decades of commitment have not always translated into adequate community-based housing, supports, and services for those with complex needs. That’s why SCS is proud of its collaborative work with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Health, and the community to support solutions that respect the dignity, autonomy, and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.
We endorse the report’s call for an integrated, person-centered, and transparent system of care and urge that many of the 24 recommendations be implemented, recognizing that systemic reform takes time, resources, and careful coordination.
Ultimately, no one should be “lost in transition.”
