Organizations

Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped (ARCH)

A legal resource for persons with disabilities.

Url;
http://www.archlegalclinic.ca/index.asp

Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)

A national umbrella organization which consists of local autonomous Independent Living Resource Centres (ILRCs).

Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD)

Education and support, providing information on thousands of rare disorders and advocating for funding and research. Offers news, membership and contact.

Url;
http://www.cord.ca

Human Rights Code

French http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/ DBLaws/Statutes/French/90h19_f.htm
English

Url;
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90h19_e.htm

The Ombudsman's job is to investigate complaints about provincial governmment organizations. If the office finds something wrong he/she can make recommendations to resolve the problem, and if these are not acted upon, he/she can report the case to the Ontario Legislature. The Ombudsman can also help resolve complaints informally. Ontario's Ombudsman is an Officer of the provincial Legislature who is independent of the government and political parties. Can the Ombudsman Help Me? You may think no one can do anything about your problem, or that it is too small. But if you feel a provincial government organization has treated you in a way that is unfair, illegal, unreasonable, mistaken, or just plain wrong, you should bring your matter forward to the Ombudsman. You may succeed in getting your own problem solved and you might help make changes so others are treated more fairly.
Phone: 416-586-3300
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-1830
Fax: (416) 586-3485
TTY: (416) 586-3510
Website:

Url;
http://www.ombudsman.on.ca

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

Everyone working in Ontario has the right to a safe workplace, but for the thousands of people with disabilities employed or seeking employment, getting the information they need to ensure their safety at work can be a challenge.

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) offers a range of resources. All are intended to produce safer and ,more knowledgeable disabled workers who have the confidence and knowledge they need to work safely.

The multilingual hotline responds to calls in several languages. The TTY is also always available for deaf or hard of hearing clients.

The number is:
Toll Free: 1-800-465-5606
TTY: 1-800-387-0050.

WSIB also has a dedicated outreach specialist available to take health and safety and prevention information out to disabled people in their communities by attending community events, workshops, conferences and seminars.

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Url;
http://www.wsib.ca

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