Im/migrants and refugees with disabilities (both visible and invisible) struggle with a number of key barriers common to all im/migrants settling in Ontario. They experience additional set of barriers as people with disabilities, such as access to services, labour market integration, access to education, health, housing, stigma and self-advocacy.
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Guide to the DTC & RDSP for Newcomers with Disabilities
This toolkit is designed to help frontline workers in settlement agencies and advocates introduce newcomers with disabilities to both the Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Saving Plan, explain the benefits of these programs, the eligibility criteria, and to guideLast updated Oct 1, 2025
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Access in Action Toolkit
This toolkit has information and resources that speak to the specific struggles and needs of im/migrants and refugees with disabilities and d/Deaf newcomers.Last updated Aug 19, 2025
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Anti-Asian racism: A guided learning journey
This comprehensive learning tool approaches anti-Asian racism through an intersectional and DEIA lens, highlighting how race, ethnicity, gender, and other social factors shape these experiences.Last updated May 12, 2025
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Guide on Applying Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Within Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
The Diversity Institute, in partnership with the Digital Governance Council and with support from the Standards Council of Canada, is pleased to announce the publication, in both English and French, of the guide (Publicly Available Specification) on embedding inclusion, diversity
Last updated May 9, 2025
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Gender-based Violence Against Racialized Migrant Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People with Disabilities & D/deaf People
This National Toolkit is for im/migrant and refugee-serving sector staff and volunteers across Canada working with racialized im/migrant and refugee women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities and D/deaf people.Last updated Apr 2, 2025
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Planning Accessible Events
This booklet will show you many low-cost and no-cost things you can do to make your event more inclusive. It also includes a checklist to help you plan.Last updated Nov 5, 2024
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Accessible Document Best Practices
Accessibility Services Canada has complied some general best practices to help you to get started in accessible document design for Microsoft Word. These tips are not comprehensive but give you a few easy things you can start doing to make your documents more accessible.Last updated Nov 5, 2024
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A round-up of inflation supports and a new benefit for people with disabilities
Starting July 1, 2023, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rates increased by 6.5% and will be adjusted yearly based on inflation. And the federal government sent out a Grocery Rebate on July 5 with people’s GST/HST tax credit.Last updated Jul 30, 2024
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Accessible workplaces
Ontario’s Accessible Employment Standard requires you to make your employment practices accessible to meet the needs of employees and job applicants with disabilities. Learn how to meet the standard.Last updated Apr 26, 2019
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Job Posted 4 months ago
Bilingual Coordinator, Web and Graphic Design (part-time)
OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants) Toronto, ON Hybrid
Ongoing deadline
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People with disabilities need financial relief now
Rabia Khedr The Star Wed., Jan. 18, 2023
It’s perplexing for us disabled people and advocates that so many media headlines point to the extreme financial struggles of people with disabilities in our inflationary economy while the powers that be continue debating details.
What…
Published January 20, 2023
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Ontario Providing Accessible Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Building on recent success in getting millions of people vaccinated, the Ontario government is investing $3.7 million in a partnership with the Ontario Community Support Association to help people with disabilities, including seniors with mobility issues, get to and from…
Published August 10, 2021
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The Accessible British Columbia Act is now law
The Accessible British Columbia Act is now law, and the first step is to form the Provincial Accessibility Committee to advise the minister of social development and poverty reduction on matters related to accessibility and support the development of accessibility standards.
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Published June 18, 2021
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Ontario Supporting Inclusive Communities for All Ages and Abilities
New program will help people with disabilities and seniors stay safe and engaged in their neighbourhoods.
Published November 9, 2020
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Ontario Raising Awareness About Accessibility
Province’s new campaign will improve understanding of accessibility, inclusion and hiring people with disabilities.
Published October 29, 2020
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Increased COVID-19 Precautions for Congregate Care Settings
Further direction will help protect vulnerable people and those who care for them.
Published October 9, 2020
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Ontario Supports Telephone-Based Social and Educational Programs for Seniors
New Micro-Grant Program Will Help Combat Social Isolation.
Published September 18, 2020
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Ontario Expanding Innovative Mental Health and Addictions Services
The Ontario government is providing an additional $14.75 million to increase access to mental health and addictions services across the province.
Published September 10, 2020
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Ontario Strengthening Supports for Children and Youth Impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Additional funding will help improve.
outcomes for families and childrenPublished September 9, 2020
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Ontario Provides More Supports for Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum
Foundational family services are tailored to children’s needs and stages of development.
Published August 5, 2020