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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. Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal. History Who we are Today’s reality Tomorrow’s Vision Information architecture

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Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal

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

  2. Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal • History • Who we are • Today’s reality • Tomorrow’s Vision • Information architecture • Look and feel • Target Audience • Benefits • Surveying the Landscape for Potential Opportunities • Outcomes • What do you think? • How you can help make this a reality • Discussion, Questions and Comments Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  3. Ontario Developmental Services Web PortalHistory • 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. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  4. 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 Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  5. 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. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  6. 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. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  7. Ontario Developmental Services Web PortalInformation architecture Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  8. Ontario Developmental Services Web PortalLook and feel Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  9. Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Target Audience • Individuals • Family and Friends • Professionals in DS sector • Key Stakeholders • Community members Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  10. Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Benefits How could this help you? Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  11. Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Surveying the Landscape Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  12. 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 Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  13. Ontario Developmental Services Web PortalWhat 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? Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  14. Ontario Developmental Services Web PortalHow 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. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  15. Ontario Developmental Services Web PortalQuestions / Comments? Please complete the short survey. To get involved or provide feedback contact: (Insert Ontario DS Web group contact name and contact information) Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

  16. Ontario Developmental Services Web Portal Thank you for participating. Together we can make tomorrow’s vision a reality. Draft – October 2009 - Version 1.8

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