Principles and Directions for a Transformed System
Principle and Direction # 6
Innovation is encouraged, supported and funded.
What We Want - Directions
A system that embraces and encourages innovation.
A system that provides incentives for service providers, individuals, and families to be innovative.
Why We Want It - Rationale
Service systems, like any system, need regular renewal mechanisms.
Inclusion and building the capacity of communities requires new thinking and action.
A new generation of Ontarians have high expectations for citizenship and inclusion of people with disabilities.
The funding of innovation has been shown to produce very positive impacts on systems
Innovation is happening elsewhere and we need to become aware of what works in bringing about change.
How to Make It Happen - Implementation
Develop an innovation office that will provide best practice information, funds for innovative projects, and other tools for change.
Develop criteria for innovation that are consistent with the values; self-determination, citizenship, social inclusion, and empowerment.
Make the results of innovative projects widely known, including the stories of people engaged in community life as a result of planning/facilitation and individualized funding.