The Federal election takes place Monday, October 21, 2019. Find out who your candidate is here. Community Living Ontario has lots of useful information on ways to vote and encourage others to vote: Make sure you are registered to vote Find your polling station Accessible voting Getting to know your candidates and their respective platforms Spread the … [Read more...]
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The goal during this month is to increase awareness of the positive outcomes of hiring persons with disabilities in Canada. Employers are encouraged to take part in a nationwide campaign that highlights the positive contributions that employees with disabilities make to Canadian workplaces. National Disability … [Read more...]
Ontario Making Education More Accessible for Students
Supporting an Inclusive Learning Environment for All September 30, 2019 10:00 A.M. NOBLETON — Ontario is making its education system more inclusive to help all students reach their full potential in an accessible and supportive learning environment. When the education system is not accessible, students are left out, impacting their participation in the school experience. … [Read more...]
CONNEXIONS – Job Market Prep for Post-secondary Graduates with Disabilities
Get job-read! Connexions is a free interactive session where post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities can prepare for the job market by practicing job-seeking skills and expanding their professional networks. Connexions is not a job fair. When: Thursday, October 31, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: 315 Front St. West Elm … [Read more...]
The Individualized Funding Library Website Now Available
Over the past two years, Surrey Place along with project partners Community Living Toronto, Developmental Services Ontario-Toronto Region, and Family Service Toronto have been working with adults with developmental disabilities, families and agencies across Ontario to develop the Individualized Funding Library or IF Library for short. This project was made possible through … [Read more...]
Receipts From Summer Camp Eligible for New Ontario CARE Tax Credit
Ontario Helping Parents Save on the Costs of Summer Camp The CARE Tax Credit is One of the Most Flexible Child Care Initiatives Ever Introduced in the Province August 28, 2019 2:00 P.M. Ministry of Finance MIDLAND — Ontario parents and caregivers should save their receipts from day camp and summer camp for the opportunity to save come tax time. Thanks to the new … [Read more...]