据估计，加拿大约有1％的人口患有发育障碍，需要有志于通过倡导和教育改变他人生活的人们的支持。发展服务工作者完全致力于确保发展障碍者获得他们所需的支持，以使他们成为社区的积极成员过上充实的生活。
It is estimated that about one per cent of Canada's population has a developmental disability, requiring support from people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others through advocacy and education. Developmental services workers are fully committed to ensuring that people with developmental disabilities receive the support they need to lead fulfilling lives as active members of their communities. As a student in this program, you will learn how to develop and implement support plans that encourage the development of meaningful and relevant skills, self-determination, full community participation and healthy lifestyles. You will also learn how to support families in which a member has a development disability. Additionally, you will learn the skills necessary to advocate with and for people with developmental disabilities.