Budget Submission
Access to Intermittent Catheters and Urinary Supplies: The Pee it Forward campaign addressed the public coverage of intermittent catheters in Ontario, shedding light on the health risks and financial implications people with disabilities face from a lack of adequate coverage. This past fall, we put together a package to the Ministry of Health, outlining the […]
Essential Needs Report
This past fall, we published the Essential Needs Report in partnership with the University of Manitoba. The report examines public coverage programs of medical supplies across Canada, outlining the case for a more comprehensive coverage program in Ontario. We are putting together an MPP engagement campaign in order to mobilize our community one riding at a […]
Ontario Pharmacists Can Now Provide Prescriptions for 13 Ailments, Including UTIs
As of January 1st, 2023, Ontario pharmacists have the ability to prescribe medication for 13 ailments, eliminating the need for Ontarians to see a doctor before they can access treatment. Pharmacists are now equipped to offer prescriptions for: hay fever (allergic rhinitis) oral thrush (candidal stomatitis) pink eye (conjunctivitis; bacterial, allergic and viral) dermatitis (atopic, […]
Ontario Announces a Five Percent Increase to ODSP
Last week, the Ontario Government announced a 5% increase to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – to the average Ontarian with a disability, that translates to just $58 extra per month. While an increase to the program has been long awaited in the province, many are baffled at persons with disabilities being left behind […]
