AccessAbility Week

Disability Inclusion 2021: Leaving no one behind Removing barriers benefits all Canadians as it allows people with disabilities to fully participate in an inclusive society. May 30 to June 5 is National AccessAbility Week. A week set aside to celebrate; the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities the accomplishments of individuals, communities and workplaces to […]

Ontario Government Budget – OCSA Statement

For people with an SCI getting vaccinated will not be an easy task.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for the Disability Community

For people with an SCI getting vaccinated will not be an easy task.

COVID-19 Survey & Report on Disability Issues

In late 2020, the federal government’s COVID-19 Disability Advisory Group released its report applying “a disability lens to the government’s response to the pandemic.” Chief among their 21 recommendations are: To provide monthly financial support to disabled people in need; To identify personal support workers as “essential services”; To ensure universal access to personal protective […]

Ontario Vaccine Rollout Plan

As the Ontario Government releases information on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, we are seeking to work with the government on developing plans to support our members with disabilities in our communities. We recently sent a letter to all 34 Regional Health Units and the Minister for Health  for clarification on the eligibility criteria for […]