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Posted: 5 October 2018 It seems that every day there is a new piece of labour news to keep those of us in human services hopping. This last week was no exception…

Posted: 28 September 2018 On November 1, 2018 the Police Record Checks Reform Act (the “Act”) will come into effect. This legislation has the potential to create new challenges and delays for Developmental Services (DS)…

Posted: 28 September 2018 The Ontario government recently tabled Bill 36, the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018, which amends the rules regarding the use of cannabis in the province. Of particular…

Posted: 17 August 2018 Pressing Updates  July 31, 2018, ODSP change reversal, cuts to social assistance, and cancellation of the basic income pilot Canadian Association for Community Living Senate Committee submissions on…

Posted: 21 June 2018 Ontario residents with disabilities can expect to see major changes to the Regulations [1] under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act [2] (the “Regulations”) in the months to come. These…

Posted: 18 June 2018 Following the 2018 provincial election, the Ontario PC government – under the leadership of Doug Ford – is tasked with addressing the many outstanding issues affecting the DS…

Posted: 5 April 2018 Care and Support Front and Centre in Recent Ontario Budget Announcement: Implications for People with Disabilities, their Families and Government Funded Service Agencies The word “CARE” was mentioned…

On November 27th Bill 148, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, received Royal Assent and became law.  Bill 148 affects everything from the minimum wage and public holiday pay, to how employees…

Sign up for one or both sessions! Essex County Civic Centre, 315 Fairview Avenue, ESSEX Registered Disability Savings Plan Thurs. March 8, 2018 – 9:30 am to 11 am Learn more about the…

Wednesday February 28 (7 to 8pm)   YOUR CHILD AND SPECIAL EDUCATION: Questions & Answers for Getting the Supports your Child Needs All children need support to thrive within the school system….