Placing young disabled people in nursing homes, not right, say families

Like many people with a developmental disability, Paige Cunliffe has found it difficult to find a home. 

In her province of Ontario, there are an estimated 12,000 developmentally disabled people waiting for a place in group homes, or waiting for other support for their living arrangements.

Meanwhile, a growing number may be off the wait list -- but are living in facilities their families argue are simply inappropriate. They're facilities designed for the elderly.

The Current's producer, Kristin Nelson documentary is called "Finding Home."

This story first aired in September. Since then, Paige has been transferred to a community home.

And the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services has also made some changes. $810-million dollars have been allotted to improving housing for people with developmental disabilities.  And to date, Ontario has funded residential supports for more than 500 people with the most urgent needs.

14,000 people now have new direct funding for support services to help them live at home or participate in their communities.

And a Housing Task Force is working to recommend more options, including those that can be implemented in the short term to address the residential wait list.