安大略的PADDLE计划帮助有发育残疾的成年人,尽管已经证明成功,而且得到社区支持,但若无政府资助,就有可能关闭。 Ontario’s PADDLE program, aiding adults with developmental disabilities, risks closure without government funding despite proven success and community support.

18年后,安大略省支持发育残疾成年人的PADDLE方案因政府拒绝提供核心资金而面临不确定性,尽管有证据表明其有效性和社区大力支持,但政府仍拒绝提供核心资金。 After 18 years, Ontario’s PADDLE Program, which supports adults with developmental disabilities, faces uncertainty due to the government’s refusal to provide core funding despite evidence of its effectiveness and strong community backing. 该方案提供成本效益高、基于社区的照料——比机构或医院住院费用低得多——同时帮助个人与家庭保持联系。 The program offers cost-effective, community-based care—significantly cheaper than institutional or hospital stays—while helping individuals stay connected to families. 倡导者说,投资于此类方案既具有同情心,又对财政负责,从而减少了对保健系统的压力。 Advocates say investing in such programs is both compassionate and fiscally responsible, reducing strain on healthcare systems. 他们敦促政府领导人承认PADDLE的成功并提供可持续的资金。 They are urging government leaders to recognize PADDLE’s success and provide sustainable funding.