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The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) [1] is a means-tested government-funded last resort income support paid for qualifying residents in the province of Ontario, Canada, who are at least eighteen years of age and have a disability. [2] ODSP and Ontario Works (OW) [3] are the two main components of Ontario's social assistance system.
The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, is the ministry responsible for issues relating to seniors and persons with disabilities in the Canadian province of Ontario. Established in June 2018, it helps seniors and people with disabilities stay independent, active, and socially connected.
"Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11". e-Laws (Government of Ontario). 24 July 2014. Accessibility at the Government of Ontario; Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation at the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure; Yousif, Zeinab (16 February 2015).
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is the ministry in Ontario, Canada responsible for services to children and youth, social services such as welfare, the Ontario Disability Support Program, and community service programs to address homelessness, domestic violence, spousal support, adoption, and assisted housing for people with disabilities.
TCHC’s Accessibility Program gives tenants with disabilities an opportunity to work with staff and other residents to make accessibility improvements to their units and common areas. The program supports Toronto Community Housing's Human Rights, Harassment and Fair Access Policy, the Ontario Human Rights Code , and the City of Toronto ’s ...
In 2024, Canada adopted the current (2021) version of the European Union's EN 301 549, as CAN/ASC - EN 301 549:2024. It is now a National Standard of Canada. [ 21 ] Their version is identical to the original, but is available not only in PDF format but also in MS Word and HTML formats.
The mission of The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), as quoted from their website "ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally-competent needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self ...
Disability in Canada affects approximately 8 million individuals aged 15 and older. [1] [2] According to the 2022 survey by Statistics Canada of those reporting a disability nearly 42% of seniors had four or more co-occurring disabilities, while 43% of youth and 36% of working-age adults had two or three types.