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A Guide to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)
The guide gives an overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). The purpose of the AODA is to develop, implement and enforce standards for accessibility related to goods, services, facilities, employment, accommodation and buildings. The target date for reaching this goal is no later than January 1, 2025.
Source : Government of Ontario. Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.

ABCs of Accounting: Accounting Definitions
To help you reach a better understanding of the basics of accounting, this booklet introduces and defines the more common accounting terms.
Source : Certified General Accountants of Ontario

Active Living Tips: How to prevent falls in Older Adults (PDF Format)
This article discusses those who are at increased risk for falls, things that can help reduce falls and how physical activity can reduce the chances of falls.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

Contact Information : Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799 Alcoa Office Number: 416 - 423 - 2163 Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
E-Mail : alcoa@ca.inter.net
Business Address : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults 33 Laird Drive Toronto, Ontario M4G 3S8

Active Living Tips: Is Ageism Slowing You Down? (PDF Format)
Research shows that elders can benefit more than anyone from being active 30 to 60 minutes every day. Generally, the more you do, the better you will feel. And you may reduce your risk of disease by up to 50%. So why aren't you active?
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

Contact Information : Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799 Alcoa Office Number: 416 - 423 - 2163 Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
E-Mail : alcoa@ca.inter.net
Business Address : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults 33 Laird Drive Toronto, Ontario M4G 3S8

Chronic Care Co-Payment Fact Sheet
Chronic care is provided in hospitals for people who have long-term illnesses or disabilities that cannot be treated at home or in long-term care facilities. Chronic care provides patients with room, board and other basic necessities in addition to medical care.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Contact Information :

Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154
Toronto: 416-314-5518
TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Driver's Handbooks
Official handbooks for driving in Ontario include rules of the road, safe driving practices and how to get a licence to drive a car, van, truck, bus, motorcycle or off-road vehicle.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Transportation.

Contact Information :

Toll-Free: 1-800-268-4686
Toronto: 416-235-4686
TTY: 1-866-471-8929
TTY Toronto: 905-704-2426
Private Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Offices

Elder Abuse & Neglect
This document discusses the under-reported nature of elder abuse, the abuse of deaf and 'deaf-plus' older persons, the causes of and contributors to elder abuse, and programs to combat elder abuse.
Source : Ontario Human Rights Commission

Every Resident : Bill of Rights for People Who Live in Ontario Long Term Care Facilities
This booklet can help you understand your rights as a resident of a long term care facility.
Source : Community Legal Education Ontario

Contact Information : Telephone: 416-408-4420 Fax: 416-408-4424
E-Mail : cleo@cleo.on.ca
Business Address : Community Legal Education Ontario 119 Spadina Avenue, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario. M5V 2L1

Executorship: A guide for those called upon to act as an estate trustee
This guide was created to help testators (the person making a last will and testament) to choose an estate trustee, and to help prepare estate trustees for the tasks involved with their position.
Source : Certified General Accountants of Ontario

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-800-668-1454 Telephone: 416-322-6520 Toll-free Help Line: 1-800-242-9131 Help Line: 416-322-8884
E-Mail : info@cga-ontario.org
Business Address : Certified General Accountants of Ontario 240 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, ON

A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario
A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario aims to bring together into one resource the wealth of programs and services provided to Ontario seniors by the government, as well as by community organizations and service providers.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ontario Seniors' Secretariat

Contact Information : Toll-Free: 1 888 910-1999 TTY: 1 800 387-5559
E-Mail : infoseniors@ontario.ca
Business Address : Ontario Seniors' Secretariat 777 Bay Street, Suite 601C Toronto ON M7A 2J4

Legion Magazine
Legion Magazine contains a wealth of military historical information in the form of articles and searchable databases.
Source : Canvet Publications Ltd

Contact Information : Ottawa: (613) 235-8741 Fax: (613) 233-7159
Postal Address : Legion Magazine 407-359 Kent Street Ottawa ON K2P 0R6 Canada

The Official Road Map of Ontario
We are pleased to offer you this web version of one of our most popular publications - the Official Road Map of Ontario - which the ministry has been proudly producing, in paper version, since 1923.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Transportation.

Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) Publications
A directory of publications on the topic of Ontario Health Insurance.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Contact Information :

Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154
Toronto: 416-314-5518
TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Personal Tax Planning
This guide provides a brief introduction to the practice of personal tax planning. The objective of personal tax planning is to minimize or defer income taxes payable.
Source : Certified General Accountants of Ontario

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-800-668-1454 Telephone: 416-322-6520 Toll-free Help Line: 1-800-242-9131 Help Line: 416-322-8884
E-Mail : info@cga-ontario.org
Business Address : Canadian General Accountants of Ontario 240 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, ON

Powers of Attorney and "Living Wills" (PDF Document)
This document contains general questions and answers about Powers of Attorney and Living Wills.
Source : Government of Ontario

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-800-518-7901 Telephone: (416) 326-2220 Fax: (416) 326-4007
Business Address : Ministry of the Attorney General 720 Bay Street, 11th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2K1

Trillium Drug Program Guide
The Trillium Drug Program provides benefits for prescription drugs when drug costs exceed a certain amount of a household's income.
Source : Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Contact Information : Toll-Free Telephone: 1 800 575-5386 Other Toll-Free Telephone: 1-888-268-1154 Office Telephone: (416) 326-1558 TTY Services: 1 800 387-5559	Required Documentation : Health Card
E-Mail : E-mail: trillium@moh.gov.on.ca
Postal Address : Trillium Drug Program Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care 5700 Yonge Street 15th Floor North York ON M2M 4K5
Additional Information : You should apply to the TDP if: - you spend a large part of your income on prescription drugs; - you do not have a private insurance plan that covers prescription drugs, or you have a private insurance plan, but it does not cover all the costs of your prescription drugs; - you have a valid Ontario Health Card.

Canada

Abilities Magazine
ABILITIES is Canada's foremost cross-disability lifestyle magazine. It is widely read by people with disabilities, their families, friends and professionals.
Source : Enablelink

About multiple formats
If you have a visual impairment, you can get Canada Revenue Agency publications in Braille, in large print, in etext (computer disquette or on audiocassette.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency

Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults
This overview paper provides an introduction to the abuse and neglect of older adults in Canada. It summarizes information about the types of abuse, detection and management of abuse, related legislation, and research and support services; as well, it includes a list of suggested resource materials.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada

Contact Information : Toll-Free Number: 1-800-267-1291 Office Number: (613) 957-2938 Fax Number: (613) 941-8930 Toll-Free TTY Number: 1-800-561-5643 Office TTY Number: (613) 952-6396
Postal Address : The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Address Locator: 1909D1 9th Floor, Jeanne Mance Building Tunney's Pasture Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1B4, CANADA

Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults : A Discussion Paper
It has become increasingly clear that abuse and neglect of older adults has come to be recognized as a problem worthy of serious academic inquiry and coordinated social action on the part of all Canadians. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the important developments that have occurred in the field since the publication of the first discussion paper in 1989.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence

Contact Information :

Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643

Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Fact Sheet (PDF Format)
This fact sheet provides information on abuse and neglect of older adults living in the community. The information will be of greatest interest to professionals and community service providers who want to learn more about abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence

Contact Information :

Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643

Abuse of Older Adults
List of publications on the abuse of older adults provided by the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence.
Source : Health Canada

Abuse of Older Adults in Institutions
Provides a definition and discusses the causes, statistics, signs of abuse, prevention, and reporting. Suggests additional resources.
Source : Health Canada

Abuse of Older Adults: Canadian Education Resources (PDF Format)
This document provides information describing all training resources currently available in Canada that address the issue of abuse of older adults. This inventory will be helpful to professionals and volunteers who wish to support or upgrade training efforts in this field and thereby help to prevent and/or respond to abuse of the elderly.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada

Contact Information : Toll-Free Telephone Number: 1-800-267-1291 Office Telephone Number: (613) 957-2938 Fax Number: (613) 941-8930 Free TTY Number: 1-800-561-5643 Office TTY Number: (613) 952-6396
E-Mail : ncfv-cnifv@phac.aspc.gc.ca
Postal Address : Family Violence Prevention Unit Public Health Agency (Address Locator: 1907D1) 7th Floor, Jeanne Mance Blgd Tunney's Pasture Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B4

Active Living Magazine
Healthy lifestyles for today's amuputees.
Source : Active Living Magazine

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