New Council to Help Make Ontario Even More Accessible
Ontario has appointed a new council to help remove barriers for people with disabilities.
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Changes To The Special Diet Program
As of December 18, 2012, Ontario will update the Special Diet Allowance program to include people on social assistance who have Prader-Willi Syndrome or unintended weight loss due to chronic renal failure.
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Enhancing Housing and Homelessness Supports
Ontario will help municipalities deliver housing and homelessness programs through additional one-time assistance in 2013-14.
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Statement by Minister Milloy on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, John Milloy, Minister of Community and Social Services, issued the following statement to commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities:
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Statement by Minister Milloy on Social Assistance Review
Today, John Milloy, Minister of Community and Social Services, issued the following statement in response to the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario:
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Governments Work Together To Maintain Essential Services In Elliot Lake
As the people of Elliot Lake grieve the victims of the Algo Centre Mall collapse, many are also dealing with the disruption of services resulting from the loss of a major community hub.
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Family Responsibility Office Corrects Administrative Error
The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) is taking steps to correct an administrative error that led to child support overpayments.
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Helping Businesses Succeed Through Accessibility
Ontario is helping businesses succeed in becoming more accessible to Ontarians with disabilities.
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Ontario Making It Easier For Families In Ottawa To Find Developmental Disability Supports
Beginning July 1, the Developmental Services Ontario office in Ottawa will be the new, single point of access to services for adults with a developmental disability.
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Ontario Disability Cheques Are Available For Pick-Up
The province is making sure that Ontarians can get their Ontario Disability Support Program cheques on time while postal services resume.
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Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Ontario is celebrating National Access Awareness Week 2011 - and continuing the journey toward becoming a world leader in accessibility - by putting in place its next three accessibility standards.
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Helping Homeless Women Find A Permanent Home
Ontario is helping homeless women to find and keep permanent, affordable housing.
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One-Window Access For Developmental Services
Ontarians who have a developmental disability in eastern Ontario are one step closer to having a better, more streamlined way to apply for services and supports.
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Ontario Launches Comprehensive Social Assistance Review
Ontario is launching the largest review of social assistance programs in over 20 years.
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One-Window Access For Developmental Services
Ontarians who have a developmental disability are one step closer to having a better, more streamlined way to apply for services and supports.