Category: Strategies for Staying (S4S)

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