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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Best Practices/Practical Guide
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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Planning Accessible Events
Resources
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.
This resource is produced by the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure.
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Last updated May 6, 2022
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Glossary/Factsheet
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.
To learn
Last updated Aug 16, 2021
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Accessibility Program
OCASI's Accessibility Initiative (AI) allows settlement sector employees to acquire new skills and knowledge in areas related to service provision to immigrants with disabilities. >Last updated Apr 21, 2021
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Research/Dataset
Building Inclusive Cities - Case Study
From arrival cities to welcoming communities: Why do diversity, inclusion and resilience matter to cities? This study on Toronto tries to answer the question.Last updated Sep 10, 2019
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
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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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.
“In…
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 Extends Critical Delivery Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Deliveries of food and essentials will continue into 2021.
Published September 24, 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