News - Ministry of Community and Social Services

1. New Facility For Ottawa Women's Shelter

   Ontario is supporting construction of a new women's shelter facility in Ottawa that will create jobs and expand services.

   January 29, 2010 10:20 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
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   Vaughan Social Services Agency Expanding

   Ontario is helping one of the GTA's largest developmental services agencies expand its facility, which will create jobs and provide greater access to the agency's services.

   January 28, 2010 12:00 PM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
3. Council Appointed To Shape Review Of Social Assistance

   Ontario has selected a group of highly experienced and committed community leaders to help shape a review of the social assistance system and suggest ways to better support vulnerable Ontarians transition to greater independence.

   January 11, 2010 2:30 PM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
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   Accessibility Standard Coming Into Force For Public Sector

   Ontario is reminding public sector organizations that the province's first accessibility standard -- for customer service -- is coming into force January 1, 2010.

   December 29, 2009 10:30 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
5. 
   Helping Employers Expand Their Talent Pool

   Ontario is partnering with the Business Takes Action project to create opportunities for people with disabilities and help employers make their workplaces more accessible.

   October 1, 2009 12:30 PM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
6. Strengthening Ontario's Social Benefits Appeals System

   Gary Yee has been nominated for appointment as the new chair of the Social Benefits Tribunal, Ontario Minister of Community and Social Services Madeleine Meilleur announced today.

   July 27, 2009 10:00 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
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   Ontario Seeks Input On Draft Accessibility Standard

   Ontario is seeking input on the initial proposed accessible built environment standard, which was released today for public review.

   July 14, 2009 11:00 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
8. 
   Ontario Making Schools More Accessible

   Ontario is improving services for people with disabilities in publicly funded schools.

   June 24, 2009 3:00 PM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
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   Ontario Launches Review Of Accessibility Legislation

   Ontario has appointed Charles Beer to conduct a mandatory independent review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

   June 12, 2009 2:00 PM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
10. Adoption Records Now Open

    Starting today, adopted adults and birth parents can get more information about their past.

    June 1, 2009 11:00 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
11. 
    Ontario Closes Institutions For People With A Developmental Disability
    Ontario's last three institutions for people with a developmental disability are closing their doors today.
    March 31, 2009 2:30 PM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
12. Ontario Improving Accessibility For People With Disabilities
    Ontario is taking another step towards improving accessibility for people with disabilities with the release of the proposed employment accessibility standard for public review. The accessibility standard was developed by a committee of people from the disability and business communities.
    February 18, 2009 2:14 PM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
13. Ontario Supports Registered Disability Savings Plans
    Ontario is making it possible for social assistance recipients to take advantage of Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs).
    November 30, 2008 10:58 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
14. Ontario Improving Accessibility
    Ontario is taking another step towards improving accessibility for people with disabilities with the release of the proposed information and communications standard for public review. The standard was developed by a committee of people from the disability and business communities.
    November 17, 2008 11:17 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
15. Ontario Improves Service For Customers With Disabilities
    Ontario is partnering with the Retail Council of Canada to help remove barriers that customers with disabilities frequently face.
    October 8, 2008 1:29 PM | Ministry of Community and Social Services