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Ontario’s 2021 Budget: Highlights for People with Disabilities and for the Developmental Services
March 25, 2021
The Ontario Provincial Budget for 2021 sets large amounts of spending and announces some new programs and funding to help combat COVID-19 and support the economy and people’s health, which have been negatively affected due to the pandemic.
Click here to read an article from PooranLaw, highlighting key measures for people with disabilities and for the developmental services sector.
Temporary Changes to Passport and SSAH Eligible Expenses during COVID-19
April 23, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services (MCCSS) is temporarily expanding the list of eligible expenses for Passport and Special Services at Home.
Please click here to review the full list of temporary uses for Passport.
Please click here to review the full list of temporary uses for Special Services at Home.
Families Speak Out at Developmental Disabilities Town Hall Meeting
March 13, 2019
People and families shared their stories about recent cuts to funding at the Developmental Disabilities Town Hall on March 8, 2019.
News article from iHeartRadio – AM800
Essex MPP Submits Family-led Petition for Independent Facilitation
March 10, 2019
Essex MPP Taras Natyshak’s submitted a petition to Queen’s Park in support of permanent Independent Facilitation funding.
The petition was led by Karen and Rick Balind, parents of a young man living with a disability in Essex county.
News article from iHeartRadio – AM800
Essex MPP Presents Independent Facilitation Petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
March 7, 2019
Essex MPP Taras Natyshak presents a petition to the Ontario government for Independent Facilitation funding.
Heather’s Journey with Independent Facilitation
January 23, 2019
Heather Tellier shares how Independent Facilitation has helped her to find freedom and happiness, showing how important this support is to people and families.
News article from The Windsor Star
Conversations at the Crossroads – Event News Coverage
January 18, 2019
Numerous news articles covered the incredible gathering of over 100 people, families, and community members who joined together in support of Independent Facilitation at the Conversations at the Crossroads event on January 17, 2019.
News article from The Windsor Star
News article from Blackburn News
News article from iHeartRadio – AM800
News article from CBC News
Click here to view the list of all media coverage about Independent Facilitation that came from the Conversations at the Crossroads: Sharing Ideas about the Future of Independent Facilitation & Brokerage event held on January 17, 2019.
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