A Private Member's Bill by Windsor-West MPP Lisa Gretzky has passed second reading.
Gretzky's bill is called Noah and Gregory’s Law and is named after two young adults from Windsor who live with developmental disabilities.
The bill aims for continuous services and support to be provided to adults with developmental disabilities after they turn 18.
Gretzky says the bill is needed.
"The services and supports they depended on as children will continue to be made available to them until the part at which their adult support catches up with them," says Gretzky. "Noah and Gregory's Law will directly address the dread, hopelessness and anxiety that many families face as they approach their child with a developmental disabilities 18th birthday."
Gretzky is the official Opposition’s Critic for Community and Social Services.
An estimated 14,000 to 16,000 people with developmental disabilities are on the wait list for adult support.
Noah and Gregory’s Law will now go to community for study before returning for third and final reading.
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