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Disabilities & The World Of Work
People with developmental disabilities are of course capable of working, this has been proven time and again. However, the ability of a person to work is not an indication that their disability has been eliminated, and does not mean that they do not require economic assistance (or the possibility of assistance) to augment their employment income.
employment of the disabled • economic assistance • diabilities • income • developmental disabilities
People with developmental disabilities are of course capable of working, this has been proven time and again. However, the ability of a person to work is not an indication that their disability has been eliminated, and does not mean that they do not require economic assistance (or the possibility of assistance) to augment their employment income.
employment of the disabled • economic assistance • diabilities • income • developmental disabilities
Employment Supports Are Here: Will They Deliver?
For persons with disabilities in Ontario it has been a long wait for an employment supports program that directly addresses their needs. Up until just a few weeks ago, the only assistance came by way of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Even the title of the VRS program was a clear indicator that it was never properly directed towards serving people with disabilities. With the introduction of the new Employment Supports program, it is said that this will change for the better.
ontario disability support program • employment supports • disabled • disablilies
For persons with disabilities in Ontario it has been a long wait for an employment supports program that directly addresses their needs. Up until just a few weeks ago, the only assistance came by way of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Even the title of the VRS program was a clear indicator that it was never properly directed towards serving people with disabilities. With the introduction of the new Employment Supports program, it is said that this will change for the better.
ontario disability support program • employment supports • disabled • disablilies
Accessing Disability Benefits in Ontario
Many people receiving welfare in Ontario should be getting higher paying disability benefits, but its program design continues to create barriers to accessing benefits.
access to odsp • odsp action coalition • disability adjudication unit • ontario disability support program • ontario works
Many people receiving welfare in Ontario should be getting higher paying disability benefits, but its program design continues to create barriers to accessing benefits.
access to odsp • odsp action coalition • disability adjudication unit • ontario disability support program • ontario works
Ontario Disability Benefits Hurt Dignity of Poor
At its annual conference in Toronto, over 120 participants advocate a re-working of Ontario's disability income support scheme to allow people to live in dignity.
ontario disability support program • odsp action coalition • odsp • odsp earnings exemptions • persons with disabilities
At its annual conference in Toronto, over 120 participants advocate a re-working of Ontario's disability income support scheme to allow people to live in dignity.
ontario disability support program • odsp action coalition • odsp • odsp earnings exemptions • persons with disabilities
Ontario's Labour Market is Failing its Workers
Is telling the poor to get a job enough to bring them out of poverty? Increasingly, experts are warning us this is not the case. A more comprehensive vision is required.
poverty reduction • ontario government • working poor • minimum wage • labour market reform
Is telling the poor to get a job enough to bring them out of poverty? Increasingly, experts are warning us this is not the case. A more comprehensive vision is required.
poverty reduction • ontario government • working poor • minimum wage • labour market reform
Reforming Disability Benefits in Ontario
In 1998, when both Ontario Works and ODSP programs were created, people with disabilities were promised they would be taken off welfare; so far it is not the case.
ontario disability support program • poverty-reduction program • social assistance review • social assistance reform act • ontario works
In 1998, when both Ontario Works and ODSP programs were created, people with disabilities were promised they would be taken off welfare; so far it is not the case.
ontario disability support program • poverty-reduction program • social assistance review • social assistance reform act • ontario works
Social Assistance Review Promised for Ontario
As part of the provincial poverty-reduction strategy, the Ontario government is promising a review of both its Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support programs.
social assistance review • ontario disability support program • ontario works • deb matthews • poverty-reduction strategy
As part of the provincial poverty-reduction strategy, the Ontario government is promising a review of both its Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support programs.
social assistance review • ontario disability support program • ontario works • deb matthews • poverty-reduction strategy
Special Diet Fight Hits the Courts
The right to eat well and stay healthy should not be a fight for thousands of Ontarians with medical conditions that live in poverty. But, that fight has just begun.
ontario government • ontario works • ontario disability support program • special diet • ontario coalition against poverty
The right to eat well and stay healthy should not be a fight for thousands of Ontarians with medical conditions that live in poverty. But, that fight has just begun.
ontario government • ontario works • ontario disability support program • special diet • ontario coalition against poverty
Opening Doors to Persons with Disabilities
One thing most people with disabilities want to do is to find and maintain a good job. Ontario's government is trying to do just that with some bumps in the road.
persons with disabilities • odsp • employment supports • ontario disability support • labour market
One thing most people with disabilities want to do is to find and maintain a good job. Ontario's government is trying to do just that with some bumps in the road.
persons with disabilities • odsp • employment supports • ontario disability support • labour market
A Year Of Challenge Lies Ahead
Well dear readers, it's a whole new year, but for people with disabilities and those who care about them, it looks like the struggles of 1998 are here to stay.
handicapped • handicapped children • education of handicapped children • special needs students • mainstreaming
Well dear readers, it's a whole new year, but for people with disabilities and those who care about them, it looks like the struggles of 1998 are here to stay.
handicapped • handicapped children • education of handicapped children • special needs students • mainstreaming
Delivering Hope to People with Disabilities
A key component of the Ontario Disability Support Program can provide significant hope for many people, but a thorough review must be done to avoid missed opportunities.
employment supports • labour market analyses • low wage employment • ontario disability support • odsp
A key component of the Ontario Disability Support Program can provide significant hope for many people, but a thorough review must be done to avoid missed opportunities.
employment supports • labour market analyses • low wage employment • ontario disability support • odsp
Ontario Poverty Strategy Too Late
While the Ontario Government's child poverty-reduction strategy is a welcome initiative, community groups are concerned that the poorest of the poor will be left behind.
child poverty • ontario government • poverty-reduction strategy • disabled ontarians • welfare rates
While the Ontario Government's child poverty-reduction strategy is a welcome initiative, community groups are concerned that the poorest of the poor will be left behind.
child poverty • ontario government • poverty-reduction strategy • disabled ontarians • welfare rates
Ontario's Poverty Reduction Plan Unveiled
The Ontario Government's new poverty-reduction plan has attracted both praise and criticism as it aims to reduce poverty in children by 25% over the next five years.
ontario government • poverty reduction plan • 25in5 • ontario coalition for social justice • odsp action coalition
The Ontario Government's new poverty-reduction plan has attracted both praise and criticism as it aims to reduce poverty in children by 25% over the next five years.
ontario government • poverty reduction plan • 25in5 • ontario coalition for social justice • odsp action coalition
Bashing the Poor in Ontario
While most of us would never consider expressing outrage against racial and ethnic groups in public discourse, many politicians have no trouble attacking the poor.
poor bashing • mike harris • ontario government • social assistance cuts • anti-poor
While most of us would never consider expressing outrage against racial and ethnic groups in public discourse, many politicians have no trouble attacking the poor.
poor bashing • mike harris • ontario government • social assistance cuts • anti-poor
Niagara Region Spins its Wheels on Transit
Politicians have been concerned about the loss of young people who leave Niagara Region. While part of the reason is lack of jobs, many leave due to transportation costs.
public transit • availability of public transit • cost of car-dependency • niagara region • inter-municipal transit
Politicians have been concerned about the loss of young people who leave Niagara Region. While part of the reason is lack of jobs, many leave due to transportation costs.
public transit • availability of public transit • cost of car-dependency • niagara region • inter-municipal transit
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