Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
Helping seniors and people with disabilities stay independent, active, and socially connected. We are also helping seniors stay safe and making Ontario more accessible for everyone and promoting the benefits of age-diverse, accessible workplaces and communities where everyone is able to participate.
Seniors
- Stay healthy and active
- Find transportation and driving services
- Find community and housing support
- Stay active through Seniors Active Living Centres
- Get information on tax credits and benefits
- Recognize elder abuse
- Learn how to plan for the future
- Find programs and services for seniors
- Learn how Ontario celebrates seniors
- Find grant programs and seminars for senior organizations
- Get information on the Fire Sprinkler Retrofit Program
- Read the Age-Friendly Communities Planning Guide
- Nominate an Age-Friendly Community or individual for an award
Accessibility
- Accessibility in Ontario: what you need to know
- Accessibility in Ontario: information for businesses
- Learn more about accessibility laws and requirements for:
- Learn how to complete your accessibility compliance report
- Find out how to create an accessible workplace
- Accessibility: legislative reviews, committees and councils
- Subscribe to our accessibility newsletter for organizations
What we do
Seniors
- provide seniors with information on programs and services, healthy lifestyles and aging
- recognize and promote seniors' contributions to communities
- encourage greater social inclusion and volunteerism among seniors
- support and recognize age-friendly communities across the province
- oversee the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Accessibility
- embed accessibility into government policies, programs and services
- support the development of educational tools and resources on accessibility
- oversee the compliance with, and enforcement of, accessibility laws
- help create and update accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- promote employment for people with disabilities by engaging employers, disability organizations, service providers, not-for-profit organizations and educational providers
Contact us for seniors-related questions
- Contact form
416-326-7076 1-888-910-1999 416-326-7078 1-800-387-5559 - Address and employee directory
Contact us for accessibility-related questions
- Contact form
416-849-8276 1-866-515-2025 416-325-3408 1-800-268-7095 - Address and employee directory
Minister, media and news
Agencies, boards and commissions
The Ministry oversees:
- The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), the organization that administers the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 and its regulation on behalf of the government
- the Minister’s Accessibility Standards Advisory Council
Legislation
The ministry administers the following legislation:
Updated: August 23, 2021
