Accommodation for disabilities request forms

These forms are to be used with the procedure for requesting accommodation for residents with disabilities.
The procedure is also on the website.

You can download and print these forms or get them from the Photocopy Room or from Management.

  • Accommodation request form – 2 pages
Accommodation request form rev May 2019

 

  • Medical documentation for accommodation request – single page
Medical documentation Accommodation request form rev May 2019

(Online web address at bottom of form.)

  • Advocacy consent letter for accommodation request – single page
    Designate someone to help you with the accommodation procedure.
Advocacy consent letter accommodation form 2018

Applying for an Accommodation for your Disability

S4S (Strategies for Staying) Committee has written a pamphlet on Woodsworth’s accommodation procedures.  It gives an overview of what you have to do to request an accommodation for your disability.

The pamphlet will be available in print in the 2nd floor photocopy room, in a plastic hanging sleeve near the door to the inner office.

It is also available online – click on Accessibility on the home page menu.

And for your convenience, here it is as well!

https://www.woodsworthcoop.ca/index.php/guide-to-woodsworths-accommodation-policy/

Forms:  https://www.woodsworthcoop.ca/index.php/accommodation-for-disabilities-request-forms/

Strategies For Staying (S4S) Information Sources

A brief list of websites for services and legislation for members with disabilities, seniors and others living in Woodsworth Housing Coop in Toronto, Ontario.

Checked 2021-11-16

211 Toronto for seniors and caregivers
An easy-to-use online pamphlet is a directory of services for seniors and caregivers in Toronto.

211 Central (including Toronto)
When you don’t know where to turn – find community services in Toronto and surrounding areas. Search for services in our area.

City of Toronto Health Support
Dental, medical devices, etc. Links to provincial resources.

Neighbourhood Information Post
NIP serves the eastern Downtown core of Toronto in the area bounded by Yonge Street, Pape Avenue, Bloor Street East/Danforth Avenue and the lakefront.

FindHelp – United Way agencies
Help for seniors, persons with disabilities and others in Toronto.

Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services
Social assistance and development services. Family responsibility office.

Accessibility Laws
Making Ontario accessible. Government of Ontario.

Toronto Employment and Social Services
City of Toronto

Ontario Minister for Seniors and Accessibility
Health and wellness, programs and services, key telephone numbers.

City of Toronto. Seniors and Disabled
Toronto – gateway to information.

Service Canada. Living with a disability
Canada Pension Plan and other benefits.

Canada Revenue Agency. Persons with disabilities
Tax information.

Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services – a non-profit organization that is inclusive and responsive to the needs of seniors and adults living with disabilities or illness by providing programs and services to promote healthy and independent living. Telephone:  416-962-9449 x222

Legislation

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005

Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001

Living in place – presentation

A presentation by Thea Kurdi, Associate, Accessibility & Universal Design Specialist, about universal design.
1. Understanding the demographics
2. What is a disability?
3. What is Universal Design?
4. Accessibility – legal requirements
5. Design requirements and solutions
6. Change is afoot!

Living in Place