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ARCH Alert Volume 18, Issue 3
ARCH releases Final Report on the Accessible Canada Act
This report provides a legal analysis of Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier free Canada. It incorporates feedback that ARCH received from persons with disabilities and disability organizations on the first draft of this report. A plain language summary is also provided. ARCH’s recommendations for strengthening Bill C-81 will be available shortly.
…Paper – Legal Analysis of Accessible Canada Act – Final Report (2018)
This report provides a legal analysis of Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier free Canada. It incorporates feedback that ARCH received from persons with disabilities and disability organizations on the first draft of this report. This resource is part of ARCH’s Advocating for an Accessible Canada initiative. For more information about the initiative,
…Resources
ARCH’s Resource collection includes articles, position papers, fact sheets, and continuing legal education materials developed by ARCH and our partners.
…Annual Report
ARCH Annual Reports since 1997.
…ARCH Submissions
ARCH’s submissions to Parliament on strengthening Bill C-81 (Accessible Canada Act)
…Paper – Open Court and Confidentiality: Can there be a Balance in Light of our New Media Age?
Paper prepared for the OBA Human Rights Annual Update on May 23, 2014. The topic of discussion in this paper revolves around privacy issues that arise when persons with disabilities seek redress before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). It is likely that confidentiality will not be maintained and intimate details about their disability
…ARCH Alert Volume 19, Issue 2
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ARCH Alert Volume 17, Issue 3
Paper – Considerations for Effective Implementation and Enforcement of the Proposed Federal Accessibility Legislation (2017)
This paper addresses an important legal issue ARCH recommended the Government to address as it developed the proposed federal accessibility legislation: ensuring effective implementation and enforcement of the proposed federal accessibility legislation. ARCH’s Considerations for Effective Implementation and Enforcement of the Proposed Federal Accessibility Legislation were presented to government in its consultation process as it
…ARCH Alert Volume 21, Issue 1
ARCH Alert Volume 17, Issue 1
Joint Civil Society Letter on 2021 UN Treaty Body Reviews in the COVID-19 Context
ARCH signed open letter led by TB-Net drawing attention to COVID disruptions and urging UN to schedule State reviews no later than 2021.
…ARCH Alert Volume 18, Issue 2
ARCH Alert Volume 17, Issue 2
Submission of Canadian Civil Society Organizations to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
On the List of Issues Prior to Reporting [Canada] to be adopted during the 22nd Session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ARCH and numerous disability organizations and groups prepared a submission to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (“Committee”) on July 26, 2019. The submission
…Submission – Canadian Civil Society Parallel Report Group Submission to UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2017)
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an international human rights law which protects and promotes the rights of persons with disabilities. Canada ratified the CRPD in 2010. The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a group of independent experts who monitor the implementation of the CRPD.
…Paper – The Legal Rights and Challenges Faced by Persons with Chronic Disability Triggered by Environmental Factors
Report prepared by ARCH Disability Law Centre and the Canadian Environmental Law Association September 2019 Acknowledgements: ARCH and CELA gratefully acknowledge the following people in the preparation of this report. Authors: Dianne Wintermute, Lawyer (ARCH) and Kathleen Cooper, Senior Researcher and Paralegal (CELA) Legal and Research Assistants: Joshua Patlik and Erica Stahl We are particularly
…Advocacy Tools
Learn more about Bill C-81 and how to advocate for a strong Accessible Canada Act.
…Request to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights for Hearing on MAiD
August 15, 2022 A coalition of 20 disability rights groups represented by ARCH Disability Law Centre requested a public hearing about MAiD at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
…Respecting Rights
Respecting Rights is a project at ARCH that is led by self advocates labelled with intellectual disabilities.
…Submission – Vulnerable Persons Standard (VPS) on the Proposed Regulations for Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying (2018)
The Vulnerable Person Standard incorporates five evidence-based safeguards intended to protect the lives of Canadians. These safeguards aim to ensure that Canadians requesting assistance from physicians to end their life can do so without jeopardizing the lives of persons in circumstances that make them vulnerable to abuse, coercion, and inducement to suicide. In this submission
…Submission – AODA Alliance and ARCH’s Joint Submission on the AODA Transportation Accessibility Standard (2017)
The AODA Alliance and ARCH Disability Law Centre present concrete, workable, and much-needed revisions to strengthen Ontario’s 2011 Transportation Accessibility Standard that was enacted under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This is the final joint submission with recommendations to Ontario’s Transportation Standards Development Committee for the Review of the Transportation Accessibility Standard
…Paper – A Conceptual and Legal Framework for Inclusive Education – Jody R Carr (2017)
This paper is authored by former Education Minister of New Brunswick, Jody Carr, on behalf of ARCH Disability Law Centre, to explore and articulate a framework for reform for the delivery of public education services across Canada that is both accessible and inclusive of all children. Introduction There has been significant evolution in Canadian jurisprudence,
…Submission regarding the Proposed Guidance and Template for Preparing Accessibility Plans
Submission of ARCH Disability Law Centre to the Accessible Canada Directorate, Employment and Social Development Canada Regarding the Proposed Guidance and Template for Preparing Accessibility Plans November 30, 2021 Introduction ARCH provides this submission to the Accessible Canada Directorate, Employment and Social Development Canada, regarding the proposed Guidance and Template for Accessibility Plans. ARCH’s submission
…Submission – Plain English version of the Submission of Canadian Civil Society Organizations to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Submission – Canada: Community Organizations and Organizations of People with Disabilities Report on the “List of Issues Prior to Reporting” Plain English* version of: Submission of Canadian Civil Society Organizations to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities On the List of Issues Prior to Reporting [Canada] to be adopted during the 22nd
…Submission to the Health Care Standards Development Committee regarding its 2021 Initial Recommendations Report
ARCH made a submission to the Health Care Standards Development Committee regarding its 2021 Initial Recommendations Report. To review ARCH’s full Submission, download it below.
…ARCH Alert Volume 22, Issue 1
Advancing the UN CRPD
ARCH works with communities across Canada to advocate for the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
…ARCH Submission to the Ministry of Health on Proposed Regulations under the Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act
July 15, 2021 Introduction ARCH made submissions to the Ministry of Health on proposed Regulations to the Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act (CPHCCA). This document is a copy of the submissions we made, in an accessible format. In preparation for making submissions on the proposed regulations, ARCH conducted a survey and held
…ARCH Submissions Detailing its Position on the Inclusion of the Clinical Frailty Scale in Ontario’s Triage Protocol
Sent via email to COVIDUpdates@ontariohealth.ca September 1, 2020 Joint Centre for BioethicsUniversity of Toronto155 College Street, Suite 754Toronto, ON M5T 1P8Canada Dear Members of the Bioethics Table: Re: ARCH Disability Law Centre’s Submissions Regarding Ontario’s Triage Protocol Draft dated July 7, 2020 Following Meetings with Bioethics Table The within document is the written submission of
…Directional Description to ARCH
Descriptive directions to ARCH Disability Law Centre’s office, for persons with vision disabilities.
…Submission – Brief to the Ontario Government on Necessary Revisions to the 2007 Customer Service Accessibility Standard, 2016
PDF and RTF versions of this submission are available at the end of this page. Introduction In this brief, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Alliance and ARCH Disability Law Centre (ARCH) jointly present concrete, workable, and much-needed revisions to strengthen the Customer Service Accessibility Standard. The Ontario Government can easily implement these
…Submission – ARCH’s Initial Recommendations for Review of the AODA Employment Accessibility Standard (2018)
ARCH’s submission on the Initial Recommendations for Review of the Employment Accessibility Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. PDF and RTF versions of this submission are available at the end of this page.
…ARCH Alert – Volume 25 Issue 1 – December 3rd 2024
Accessibility Laws
Access ARCH’s extensive legal analysis and advocacy work on strengthening the proposed Accessible Canada Act.
…Guide – Tips for Lawyers and Paralegals on Providing Accessible Legal Services to Persons with Disabilities in Ontario
This Guide is intended for lawyers and paralegals who provide legal services to persons with disabilities. It is not intended to be legal advice. Please note that the information in this Guide does not apply to all situations. A person’s needs may vary over time and at different points in the day. Always ask the
…ARCH Alert Volume 16, Issue 4
ARCH’s Summary on Government of Canada’s Draft Accessible Canada Regulations
ARCH’s Summary on Government of Canada’s Consultation on Draft Accessible Canada Regulations
…ARCH’s Summary of CRTC’s Accessibility Reporting Regulations
ARCH’s Summary of CRTC’s Accessibility Reporting Regulations
…ARCH Alert Volume 21, Issue 3
ARCH Alert Volume 21, Issue 2
ARCH Alert Volume 20, Issue 1
Strategic Plan
ARCH Strategic Plan 2018-2023
…Submission – ARCH Submission to the Provincial-Territorial Expert Advisory Group on Physician-Assisted Dying, 2015
This submission was offered to the Federal External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to the Supreme Court’s decision on physician-assisted dying in Carter v Canada. The issue of physician-assisted dying has provoked a wide range of responses from the various segments of the communities of persons with disabilities in Ontario. ARCH has gone
…Advocacy Toolkit – Your Right to not be Excluded from School in Ontario
Please note that the information in this Toolkit does not apply to all situations. A person’s accommodation needs may vary over time and at different points in the day. Always ask the person with the disability how to most appropriately accommodate them. PDF and RTF versions of this toolkit are available at the end of
…Fact Sheet – Services and supports for people labelled with an intellectual disability
Adults labelled with intellectual disabilities may be able to get some services and supports through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). The DSO is part of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. The Ministry pays other agencies to give the services and supports. But the first step is to apply to the DSO. PDF and
…Giving Your Input when Regulations are Being Made
This is the fourth video in this series. This video gives tips about how to give input to the Government of Canada, Canadian Transportation Agency, and CRTC when new regulations are being made. It explains how to get ready to give feedback. It tells you how to get the information you need. It also describes
…COVID-19 Factsheet – Accessing Critical Care in Hospitals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 19, 2021 (disponible en français) This Factsheet provides legal information and advocacy tips to people with disabilities who require critical health care in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Factsheet contains information about laws and policies in Ontario. This legal information may not apply to you if you live outside of Ontario. To access
…COVID-19 Factsheet – Accessing Critical Care in Hospitals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Factsheet – Accessing Critical Care in Hospitals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
…Factsheet – Service Rights in Attendant Services: Refusal to provide personal records
What can I do if my service provider refuses to give me my personal records? What does the law say? Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) creates rules about your personal health information. Personal health information includes any information about your physical or mental health. It also includes an attendant service plan. Service
…Submission – ARCH’s Recommendations for Strengthening Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act (2018)
ARCH’s recommended amendments to ensure that Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act, achieves its purpose and potential. This resource is part of ARCH’s Advocating for an Accessible Canada initiative. For more information about the initiative, go to: www.archdisabilitylaw.ca/initiatives/advocating-for-accessibility-in-canada PDF and RTF versions of this submission are available at the end of this page. [Le français
…Media Advisory – If Inclusion Means Everyone Why Not Me?
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…Submission to Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying
Submission to Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying
…Media Release – Decision Finds Air Canada Must Do More to Accommodate Passengers with Mobility Devices
Media Release – Decision Finds Air Canada Must Do More to Accommodate Passengers with Mobility Devices
…ARCH Alert Volume 24, Issue 1
Robert Lattanzio Wins 2022 Guthrie Award
ARCH is thrilled to announce that Robert Lattanzio, our Executive Director, has won the 2022 Guthrie award! Robert has been serving as Executive Director of ARCH since 2015 and works tirelessly to advocate and defend persons with disabilities in Ontario. Robert is humbled by this prestigious award and sincerely thanks the Law Foundation of Ontario for this recognition. Learn more
…The Accessible Canada Act, Accessibility Regulations and Standards
This second video is about the rules and guidelines that come with the Accessible Canada Act. These are called ‘regulations’ and ‘standards.’ They are meant to help make our country more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities and Deaf people. Accessibility rules and standards are important. They set concrete rules and guidelines for federal
…An Introduction To The Accessible Canada Act
The Act is a federal law. It explains how to make spaces and services more accessible. It has to be followed by the federal government and federal businesses and organizations. The Act works with human rights laws. Human rights laws give everybody the right to be treated equally. This includes people with disabilities and Deaf
…Resources & Learning Materials
During COVID-19, let’s do better at helping people with intellectual disabilities get online to connect safely with friends and family and participate in virtual activities.
…ARCH Alert Volume 20, Issue 3
ARCH Alert Volume 20, Issue 2
Reports, Papers and Recommendations
Reports, Papers and Recommendations on Bill C-81, Accessible Canada Act.
…Annual General Meeting
ARCH Annual General Meeting
…ARCH’s Recommendations for Strengthening Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act
Read ARCH’s recommendations for strengthening Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act.
…Home
ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialty legal clinic that practices exclusively in disability rights law.
…Paper – If Inclusion Means Everyone, WHY NOT ME? (2018)
A Final Report for the extensive research study on the barriers to meaningful and inclusive education from K to 12 in Ontario conducted by ARCH, in partnership with Brock University, Western University, Community Living Ontario, Inclusive Education Canada, and Brockville and District Association for Community Living. This resource is part of ARCH’s Inclusive Education initiative.
…Paper – Comparing the Incomparable in Human Rights Claims: Moore Guidance, 2013
Paper presented at the Ontario Bar Association’s 2013 Annual Human Rights Update: Keeping on Top of Key Developments Part II. This paper focuses on the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Moore v. British Columbia (Ministry of Education) and the use of a strict comparative analysis when framing and adjudicating statutory human rights claims. In this paper,
…Advocacy Toolkit – Service Animals in Schools in Ontario
Please note that the information in this Guide does not apply to all situations. A person’s accommodation needs may vary over time and at different points in the day. Always ask the person with the disability how to most appropriately accommodate them. PDF and RTF versions of this toolkit are available at the end of
…Submission – Submission of ARCH Disability Law Centre to the Canadian Transportation Agency Phase II – Consultation on the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR)
Introduction ARCH is pleased to provide this submission to the Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) as part of its Phase II Consultation on the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR). Accessible transportation is essential for realizing full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in Canada. Without access to transportation, people with disabilities are
…Guide – Using Legal Services: A Guide for persons with disabilities in Ontario
This Guide is intended for persons with disabilities who are seeking or receiving legal services. The information in this Guide serves as legal information on the right to accessible legal services. It is not intended to be legal advice. PDF and RTF versions of this guide are available at the end of this page. Free
…Submission – ARCH’s Submission on Third Independent Review of the AODA (2018)
ARCH’s submission on the Third Independent Review of the AODA. The recommendations here should be considered together with ARCH submissions to the past two Independent Reviews and ARCH submissions on the AODA standards. PDF and RTF versions of this submission are available at the end of this page. Submission to the Honourable David C. Onley Third
…Guide – Human Rights and Education in Ontario: A general guide for students
Please note that the information in this Guide does not apply to all situations. A person’s accommodation needs may vary over time and at different points in the day. Always ask the person with the disability how to most appropriately accommodate them. PDF and RTF versions of this guide are available at the end of
…Plain Language Summary: Legal Analysis of Bill C-81 – Final Report (2018)
A summary of the legal analysis of Bill C-81, Accessible Canada Act, in plain language. PDF and RTF versions of this summary are available at the end of this page.
…The Teresa Daw Student Internship
About ARCH’s Teresa Daw Student Internship ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialty legal aid clinic that practices exclusively in disability rights law. The Board of Directors of ARCH is proud to announce the launch of the Teresa Daw Student Internship, made possible by the Teresa Daw Legacy Fund. This fund was generously bequeathed to
…OP Lab: Learning, Sharing, Actioning!
The OP LAB offers you the opportunity to learn more about the Optional Protocol and be part of a Canada-wide network engaged in acting for the implementation of the CRPD!
…Guide – Attendant Services in Ontario
Please note that the information in this Guide does not apply to all situations. A person’s accommodation needs may vary over time and at different points in the day. PDF and RTF versions of this guide are available at the end of this page. Introduction Know your Rights In Ontario, the rules about most attendant
…Legal Advice
ARCH provides a Summary Advice and Referral Service which is a free, confidential legal service directly to persons with disabilities from across Ontario on certain disability-related areas of law, including: Accessibility laws ARCH can offer summary legal advice and legal information about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Accessible Canada Act as
…Submissions on Proposed Regulations under the Connecting Care Act
Submissions of ARCH Disability Law Centre to the Ministry of Health on Proposed Regulations under the Connecting Care Act August 7, 2020 Table of Contents A. IntroductionB. About ARCHC. Clear and Accessible Language RequiredD. Use of the word “Patient” is incorrectE. Location of Services must be Consistent with CRPDF. Modes of Delivery must be accessible
…Submissions on Bill 175, Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020
Submissions of ARCH Disability Law Centre to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly Bill 175, Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020 June 17, 2020 Table of Contents A. IntroductionB. About ARCHC. Issues and RecommendationsI. Persons with Disabilities must be Included in Bill 175 AmendmentsII. Key Provisions Moved from Legislation to RegulationsIII.
…Intervention submitted to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Intervention of ARCH Disability Law Centre submitted to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Telecom and Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2020-124: Call for Comments – Regulations to be made under the Accessible Canada Act June 12, 2020 Table of Contents INTRODUCTIONSUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONSARCH’S RESPONSE TO THE CALL FOR COMMENTSA. CONTENT OF REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE
…Our Team
Newsletters and updates on the work and activities of Respecting Rights, a project at ARCH that is led by self advocates labelled with intellectual disabilities.
…Updates
Follow Bill C-81’s journey through the legislative process and ARCH’s advocacy work towards An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada.
…Accessible Practice: Practice tips for maintaining privilege and confidentiality for a client accompanied by a support person
Practice tips for maintaining privilege and confidentiality for a client accompanied by a support person
…ARCH’s contribution to “Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada: Key Multidisciplinary Perspectives”
ARCH’s contribution to “Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada: Key Multidisciplinary Perspectives”
…Resources
Respecting Rights Toronto – Coffee and Advocacy Monthly Meeting Notes Each month, Toronto self-advocates come together to talk about issues that are important to them. You can download the meeting notes below 5 Things Campaign On April 8, 2021, Respecting Rights launched the 5 Things Campaign. This was a campaign to tell the Ministry of
…Disability Rights Groups Call for Public Hearing on Canada’s MAiD Law at International Human Rights Body
For Immediate Release September 22, 2022 A coalition of 20 Canadian disability rights groups has filed a request for a public hearing into the discrimination present in Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying legislation and its grave consequences for persons with disabilities. The request for a hearing was made to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
…News Release & New Report – Disability Related Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccines: Highlights from the COVID-19 Vaccination Accessibility Survey 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, June 6, 2022 – In celebration of Independent Living Day in Canada, Independent Living (IL) Canada and ARCH Disability Law Centre are pleased to release a Report with findings from a survey on disability-related barriers to COVID-19 vaccines, titled: Disability Related Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccines: Highlights from the COVID-19 Vaccination Accessibility
…ARCH Wins The 2021 Leadership In Advocacy Award
ARCH wins the Leadership in Advocacy Award for 2021.
…Submission to UN Human Rights Committee re Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying Law
May 21, 2021 ARCH, on behalf of the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, DisAbled Women’s Network Canada, Inclusion Canada and the Vulnerable Persons Standard, made a submission to the UN Human Rights Committee. ARCH described the ways that Canada’s medical assistance in dying law violates the international
…Factsheet – Proposed Regulations Under the Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act 2020
Introduction On February 25, 2020, the government introduced Bill 175, Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020. This Bill was described as part of Ontario’s efforts to modernize the delivery of home and community attendant services. On June 15, 2020, ARCH made oral submissions to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly outlining
…Focus: Emergency Measures for Administrative Tribunals – Hearings in Tribunal Proceedings (Temporary Measures) Act, 2020
Ontario puts in place emergency measures for administrative tribunals in response to COVID-19, including enacting Hearings in Tribunal Proceedings (Temporary Measures) Act, 2020, and suspending limitation and other procedural time periods.
…ARCH Bulletin on COVID-19: Accessible Communication
All Official Communications About COVID-19 Directed to the Public Must be Accessible to All Persons In response to COVID-19, officials from all levels of government have provided daily news updates about how to stop the spread of the virus, what to do if you are sick, and how to get support if you are affected.
…2nd Reporting Cycle
List of issues prior to submission of the second periodic report of Canada, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities October 2, 2019 Before reviewing Canada’s implementation of the CRPD, the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities released a List of issues document. This document asks Canada to report on particular issues
…Submission – ARCH Submissions on the Canadian Human Rights Commission Draft Complaint Rules
Sent via email to Piero.Narducci@chrc-ccdp.gc.ca October 18, 2019 Piero NarducciDirector GeneralComplaints Services BranchCanadian Human Rights Commission Dear Mr. Narducci: Re: ARCH Submissions on the Canadian Human Rights Commission Draft Complaint Rules On September 13, 2019, the Canadian Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) invited several organizations to participate on a teleconference call to provide feedback on
…Accessibility Standard for Customer Service: Providing Services to Persons with Disabilities
Accessibility Standard for Customer Service: Providing Services to Persons with Disabilities – Information Sheet on how ARCH Provides Accessible Services
…Accessible Practice: Meaningfully Accessing Administrative Boards and Tribunals
Practice tips to secure accommodations clients need and ensure that they can participate in the administrative process in a meaningful way.
…Case Summary and Analysis: Provincial Government Introduces Legislation about Access to Records at Administrative Boards and Tribunals
A Summary and Analysis of Tribunal Adjudicative Records Act, 2019, in light of the Toronto Star v AG case and the Charter challenge targeting the application of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to align administrative tribunals more closely with the open-court principle.
…Case Summary and Analysis: Simpson v Prananjen Group Ltd. o/a Nimigon Retirement Home
A further analysis of the development of the test for family status discrimination in different jurisdictions, considering a recent decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
…ARCH Disability Law Centre Anti-Ableism Policy
Date Originally Passed by Board: January 26, 2016Review (R) /Amendment (A) Dates: June 27, 2019 (A)Next Scheduled Review Date: June 2022 Purpose The purpose of this policy is to recognize and affirm ARCH’s commitment to a pro-active approach in providing an inclusive space and inclusive services for people with disabilities. Through ARCH’s commitment to anti-ableism,
…Become a Member
Membership to ARCH is open to any person who supports the purpose and objectives of ARCH.
…Focus: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Releases Practice Direction on New Case Processing System
About HRTO’s new case processing system, in response to its caseload increase and administrative backlog.
…Focus: Bona Fide Academic Requirements in the New OHRC Policy
Ontario Human Rights Commission released a new Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities
…Focus: The Law of Service Animals in Ontario
About the legislation in Ontario that specifically addresses rights and restrictions for persons who use service animals.
…Contact
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…History
ARCH’s history, since its creation as part of the larger disability rights movement happening in Ontario and across Canada in the 1970’s…
…Join ARCH Private Bar Referral Roster
ARCH Private Bar Referral Roster for lawyers who want to expand their practice and promote equal access to justice.
…Become a Community Partner
ARCH works with over 60 Community Partners who are organizations that represent the interests of people with disabilities and endorse the goals and objectives of ARCH.
…ARCH Videos
Wheel-Trans Videos ARCH created a series of 4 videos to provide useful tips for persons registering or re-registering for TTC Wheel-Trans services. Video 1: Wheel-Trans – Introduction and Eligibility Categories Video 2: Wheel-Trans Service – “Family of Services” Trips vs Door-to-Door TripVideo 3: How to Apply or Re-register for Wheel-Trans ServicesVideo 4: How to Appeal
…Legal Education
ARCH provides legal education to people with disabilities regarding their legal rights and new developments in the law. We offer presentations, workshops, and seminars, and produce written materials, including our newsletter, the ARCH Alert. Visit our resources page to view our recent and past publications. Visit our initiatives page to view select current projects, programs,
…What's New at ARCH
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