Interwoven Connections
Interwoven Connections represents the tapestry of families and relationships formed through adoption, kinship and customary care.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
This international human rights treaty was designed to protect the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. It sets out how to make a world more inclusive for people with disabilities, aiming to create an environment where they can enjoy real equality in society.
Bill 77, Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008
This Act aims to shift Ontario’s developmental services towards a system that supports people with intellectual disabilities in living as independently as possible, exercising more control over their lives, and participating fully in their communities.
Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19
The Ontario Human Rights Code is a provincial law that guarantees equal rights and opportunities for all Ontarians. The Code aims to promote a society where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment.
Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 25, Sched. B
The Ontario Disability Support Program Act was established to provide income and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Ontario Drug Benefit Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.10
The Ontario Drug Benefit Act (ODBA) is a law that governs Ontario’s public drug program, known as the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program. It outlines the rules for dispensing medications, reimbursement for prescription drugs, and program operations.
Education Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. E.2
Ontario’s Education Act is the primary piece of legislation governing public education. It outlines the responsibilities of the Minister of Education, school boards, principals, teachers, parents, and students.
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 32
The purpose of this Act is to benefit all Ontarians by developing, implementing and enforcing accessibility standards. accessibility standards.
Family support and respite for children and youth with special needs
Learn about funding and programs for caregivers of a child or youth with special needs.
Special Services at Home
Learn about funding to help with costs related to respite, support for daily activities, personal growth and development for your child with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
Community Legal Education Ontario
CLEO produces clear, accurate, and practical information to help people understand the law and exercise their legal rights.
Steps to Justice
Step-by-step information about legal problems.
