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Information Concerning People With Disabilities
This Canada Customs and Revenue Agency guide provides tax information on the disability amount, allowable medical expenses, tuition and education amounts, Goods and Services Tax and the Harmonized Sales Tax and services for the visually and hearing impaired.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Revenue Agency
People with Disabilities
This section provides resources for and about people of all ages with physical or cognitive disabilities. Material is selected from well-respected organizations serving people with disabilities across Canada.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network,
Persons with Disabilities Online
Persons with Disabilities Online provides access to multi-jurisdictional information and services for persons with disabilities, their family, their caregivers, and others with interest in disabilities.
Source : Government of Canada. Human Resources Development Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1-800-269-9607
- TTY: 1-800-465-7735
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Programs for Persons with Disabilities
These programs enhance the economic participation of working age adults and persons with disabilities by helping them prepare for, attain and retain employment or assist them in becoming self-employed.
Source : Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Ontario
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.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
What is being done to achieve accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities by 2025.
Source : Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services
Accessibility Ontario
This site is designed to provide information, useful resources, best practices and motivation to organizations, communities and interested individuals working together to make Ontario more inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Source : Government of Ontario. Accessibility Ontario.
Contact Information :
- Toronto: (416) 325-5666
- Fax: (416) 325-7136
- TTY: 1-800-387-5559
- Regional Offices
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Postal Address :
General inquiries Ministry of Community and Social Services Client Services Unit 900 Bay Street, M1-57 Macdonald Block Toronto ON M7A 1N3
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Accessibility Standards Advisory Council
The duties of the Accessibility Advisory Council include advising the Minister of Citizenship on such matters as: how to carry out the act and prepare regulations; accessibility for people with disabilities to employment opportunities in Ontario; accessibility for people with disabilities to services provided, or paid for, by the government of Ontario; public information programs that have a connection to the act.
Source : Government of Ontario. Accessibility Ontario.
Contact Information :
- Toronto: (416) 325-5666
- Fax: (416) 325-7136
- TTY: 1-800-387-5559
- Regional offices
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Postal Address :
General inquiries: Ministry of Community and Social Services Client Services Unit 900 Bay Street, M1-57 Macdonald Block Toronto ON M7A 1N3
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Accommodation, Training & Networking for Persons with Disabilities
ATN is a non-profit charitable organization, located in London, Ontario. Its mandate is to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to gain access to employment through a variety of assessment, skills upgrading and personal development services.
Contact Information :
- Telephone: (519) 433-7950
- Fax
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E-Mail :
atn@skillcentre.on.ca
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Business Address :
ATN 141 Dundas Street, Suite 504 London, ON N6A 1G3
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Opening Hours :
Hours of Operation: 8:30 ? 4:00 Monday - Friday
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Additional Information :
Located in the Skill Centre - Elevator Access off Market Lane
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Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities and Special Services at Home
This web page is intended to assist parents and caregivers seeking information about services funded and/or provided by the Ontario government for children with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, medical problems or those who need specialized services to participate in daily living activities.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services.
Assistive Devices & Home Oxygen
This site by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provides information on the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) and the Home Oxygen Program (HOP). The objective of both programs is to financially assist Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities to obtain basic, competitively priced, personalized assistive devices.
Source : Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 800 268-6021
- Toronto: 1 416 327-8804
- TTY: 1 800 387-5559
- TTY Toronto: 1 416 327-4282
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Application :
Required Documentation :
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Business Address :
5700, Yonge Street, 7th floor Toronto, Ontario M2M 4K5
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Opening Hours :
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Additional Information :
Eligibility includes any Ontario resident who has a valid Ontario Health card issued in their name and has a physical disability of six months or longer. Equipment cannot be required exclusively for sports, work or school. Residents with a primary diagnosis of a learning or mental disability are excluded from ADP, as are those on Workers' Compensation. There are specific eligibility criteria which apply to each device category.
An individual who has a chronic illness or dysfunction that requires long-term oxygen therapy may be eligible for home oxygen funding.
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Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
The objective is to financially assist Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities to obtain basic, competitively priced, personalized assistive devices appropriate for the individual's needs and essential for independent living.
Source : Government of Ontario
Contact Information :
- Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154
- Toronto: 416-314-5518
- TTY: 1-800-387-5559
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Required Documentation :
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Assistive Devices Program - All about the Program
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care runs the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to help people who have long-term physical disabilities get needed equipment and supplies.
Source : Government of Ontario.
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-268-6021
- Toronto: 416-327-8804
- TDD/TTY: 416-327-4282
- TDD/TTY: 1-800-387-5559
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Assistive Devices Program: Hearing Aids
This fact sheet offers information on hearing aids covered by the Assistive Devices Program, funded by the Government of Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-268-1154
- Toronto: 416-314-5518
- TTD/TTY: 416-327-4282
- TTY: 1-800-387-5559
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Assistive Devices Program: Mobility Devices
This fact sheet offers information on mobility devices covered by the Assistive Devices Program, funded by the Government of Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-268-6021
- Toronto: 416-327-8804
- TDD/TTY: 416-327-4282
- TDD/TTY: 1-800-387-5559
- TDD/TTY: 416-327-4282
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Postal Address :
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Assistive Devices Program 7th Floor, 5700 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M2M 4K5
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Assistive Devices Program: Respiratory Products
This fact sheet offers information on respiratory products covered by the Assistive Devices Program, funded by the Government of Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario
Contact Information :
- Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154
- Toronto: 416-314-5518
- TTY: 1-800-387-5559
- TTY in Toronto: 416-327-4282
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Attendant Services
This site introduces two programs of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care which provide trained attendants to help people with physical disabilities live independently at home.
Source : Government of Ontario
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 800 268-1154
- Toronto: 1 416 314-5518
- TTY: 1 800 387-5559
- Regional Offices
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The Canadian Hearing Society
Information about the Canadian Hearing Society, and the programs and services they offer for deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing people.
Source : The Canadian Hearing Society
Community Services Coordination Network (CSCN)
The CSCN is a not-for-profit organization funded by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services. The key function of CSCN is to coordinate access to various services and supports for adults with a developmental disability and for children and adolescents with complex needs that may require a response from more than one service provider.
Directory for Accessibility
Your one-stop resource of Ontario-based companies and organizations that provide services or assistance for people with disabilities.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. Accessability Directorate of Ontario.
Contact Information :
- Toll-free in Ontario: 1-888-520-5828
- Telephone: 416-326-0207
- Toll-free TTY in Ontario: 1-888-335-6611
- TTY: 416-326-0148
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E-Mail :
eoinfo@css.gov.on.ca
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Business Address :
Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Public Education and Partnerships Unit Ministry of Community and Social Services 3rd Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M7A 2R9
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Disabled Parking Permits
Here are some frequently asked questions about the policies and programs of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, more specifically disabled parking permits.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Transportation.
Epilepsy Ontario
Epilepsy Ontario is a registered charitable non-profit non-governmental health organization dedicated to promoting independence and optimal quality of life for children and adults living with seizure disorders, by promoting information, awareness, support services, advocacy, education and research
Source : Epilepsy Ontario
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: (800) 463-1119
- Telephone: (416) 229-2291
- Telephone: (905) 764-5099
- Fax
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Contact Name :
Dianna Findlay, Executive Director
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E-Mail :
info@epilepsyontario.org
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Business Address :
Suite 308 1 Promenade Circle Thornhill, Ontario Canada L4J 4P8
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Opening Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm (EST)
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Getting or Replacing an Accessible Parking Permit (APP)
On this site from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation learn about eligibility for APP's and how to obtain and replace a permit.
Source : Government of Ontario
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
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E-Mail :
infoseniors@ontario.ca
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Business Address :
Ontario Seniors' Secretariat 777 Bay Street, Suite 601C Toronto ON M7A 2J4
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