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Annual Report
ARCH Annual Reports since 1997.
…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
…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.
…Paper – Discussion Paper on Proposed Federal Accessibility Legislation and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2017)
This paper addresses an important legal issue ARCH recommended the Government to address as it developed the proposed federal accessibility legislation: the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its relationship with the planned federal accessibility legislation. In this paper ARCH provides a legal analysis of the role that the Convention
…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
…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
…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.
…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.
…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
…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,
…ARCH Alert Volume 20, Issue 2
Write to your MPP about Ontario’s Triage Protocol
Background In March 2020, the Government created a Triage Protocol meant to guide doctors to make difficult decisions about which patients get critical health care during the pandemic. The Triage Protocol would apply if there were too many patients in the hospital and not enough critical care resources available. The Triage Protocol was given to
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…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,
…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
…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
…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
…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
…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 – What is the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)?
What is the AODA? The AODA is a law that aims to achieve a barrier free, or fully accessible, Ontario by 2025. The AODA asks obligated organizations to identify, remove and/or prevent barriers to full inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in society. The AODA states that barriers are anything that stops the full
…Fact Sheet – Tips for Lawyers and Paralegals in Ontario: Accommodating clients by communicating via email
My client asks to communicate via email as an accommodation. What are my professional obligations? What Does the Law Say? The Law Society of Ontario prohibits any form of discrimination, including against persons with disabilities. This prohibition and the obligation to provide legal services in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code are detailed in the
…Advocacy Tools
Learn more about Bill C-81 and how to advocate for a strong Accessible Canada Act.
…Accessibility Laws
Access ARCH’s extensive legal analysis and advocacy work on strengthening the proposed Accessible Canada Act.
…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
…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
…Submission to Rich Donovan – 4th Independent Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Submission to Rich Donovan – 4th Independent Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
…Submission – ARCH’s Submission on the Proposed AODA Education Standard (2017)
ARCH’s submission on the initial consultation regarding the scope and mandate of the Standards Development Committee developing an Education Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. PDF and RTF versions of this submission are available at the end of this page. July 13, 2017 The Honourable Kathleen WynnePremier of OntarioLegislative Building Queen’s Park
…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…
…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
…Submission – ARCH’s Submission to the Ontario Human Rights Commission on its Review of the ‘Guidelines on Accessible Education’ (2017)
ARCH submission to the OHRC review of ‘Guidelines on Accessible Education’ outlines major developments in the legal framework around human rights and education since the Guidelines were first published. ARCH’s recommendations in the submission rely largely on Article 24 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (“CRPD”) as a starting framework. PDF and
…Submission regarding Bill 37, An Act to enact the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and amend or repeal various acts
Submissions of ARCH Disability Law Centre to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly regarding Bill 37, An Act to enact the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and amend or repeal various acts November 25, 2021 A. Introduction ARCH Disability Law Centre welcomes the opportunity to provide written submissions on Bill 37, An Act to
…Submission to the Senate on Bill C-7 – Medical Assistance in Dying
Attention: Mark Palmer, Committee ClerkSenate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional AffairsThe Senate of CanadaOttawa, OntarioCanada, K1A 0A4 Sent by email to: lcjc@sen.parl.gc.ca November 25, 2020 Dear Senators,ARCH Disability Law Centre (“ARCH”) makes this submission as part of your pre-study of Bill C-7 – An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying).
…Fact Sheet – Class Action Settlement Funds and Government Funded Services and Supports
Many people with disabilities who lived at Huronia, Rideau and Southwestern Regional Centres received money as part of Class Action Settlements. Can developmental services or other government funded services and supports be denied to someone because they received settlement money from these Class Actions? • Settlement Agreements in the Huronia, Rideau and Southwestern Class Actions
…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.
…Strategic Plan
ARCH Strategic Plan 2018-2023
…Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 98
Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 98
…COVID-19 and Disability: Recommendations to the Canadian Government from Disability Related Organizations in Canada – March 24, 2020
Letter calling on the Government of Canada to recognize the unique vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities and their families during COVID-19.
…Paper – Self-Advocacy from the Ashes of the Institution (2017)
The Canadian Journal of Disability Studies published a paper co-authored by Respecting Rights members Peter Park and Sue Hutton. The paper features use of graphic data on the history of the institutions, and explores the oral stories of Peter and another survivor of Canada’s institutions for persons labelled with intellectual disability. This resource is part
…ARCH Alert Volume 21, Issue 3
Submission to the K-12 Education Standards Development Committee regarding the 2021 Initial Recommendations Report
ARCH made a submission to the K-12 Education Standards Development Committee regarding the 2021 Initial Recommendations Report. To review ARCH’s full Submission, download it below.
…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.
…Paper – Inclusive Education: Opportunities for Redesign, 2010
This paper was written for 2010 CAPSLE Conference in Calgary on Inclusive Education and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In 2010, Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), affirming its commitment to inclusive education. In this paper, ARCH discusses universal design as
…ARCH Alert Volume 21, Issue 1
Annual General Meeting
ARCH Annual General Meeting
…ARCH Alert Volume 18, Issue 1
ARCH Alert Volume 17, Issue 2
Accommodation Law Resources Digital Portal
Canadian Work Disability Accommodation Law Resources Digital Portal is a centralized resource of disability employment human rights literature for researchers, community members, and practitioners. This is a free, user-friendly online tool aiming to increase awareness of existing resources through citations, annotations and access to available literature where available and as copyright permits. It is intended
…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 – 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 – ARCH Submission to the Federal Standing Committee Considering Citizenship Act Amendments, 2016
PDF and RTF versions of this submission are available at the end of this page. Introduction We applaud the government’s introduction of Bill C-6 with the aim of restoring and fostering a diverse, fair and inclusive Canada. We ask the Standing Committee to take this opportunity to strengthen Bill C-6’s reforms by making small but
…ARCH Submission on HRTO’s Digital First Strategy
Sent via email to hrto.registrar@ontario.ca November 27, 2020 Tamara Kronis, Associate Chair Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario 655 Bay Street, 14th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2A3 Dear Associate Chair: Re: ARCH Disability Law Centre’s Comments on the Use of Electronic Proceedings at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario I write to you today on behalf of
…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
…Plain Language Resources
Plain English version of the 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 July 29, 2019 This plain English summary was
…ARCH Alert Volume 21, Issue 2
ARCH Alert Volume 19, Issue 3
ARCH Alert Volume 17, Issue 3
Demand for Independent Investigation into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
VIA EMAIL: sylvia.jones@pc.ola.org August 10, 2020 Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor GeneralMinistry of the Solicitor General18th Floor, 25 Grosvenor St.Toronto, ON M7A 1Y6 Dear Solicitor General Jones: Re: Investigation into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet We are writing on behalf of the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) and ARCH Disability Law Centre (ARCH) to demand for
…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
…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
…ARCH Bulletin: Understanding Ontario’s Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
As of September 22, 2021, the Ontario Government has put in place a Proof of Vaccination rule for some establishments. This bulletin provides more information about the rule and what it means for persons who cannot get the COVID-19 vaccine because of a disability-related reason. Ontario’s human rights law says that persons who cannot get
…ARCH Disability Law Centre’s Comments on the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s Proposed Changes to Form 1: Application and Rules of Procedure
Sent via email to john.gross@ontario.ca May 7, 2021 Tamara Kronis, Associate ChairHuman Rights Tribunal of Ontario655 Bay Street, 14th FloorToronto, ON M7A 2A3 Dear Associate Chair Kronis: Re: ARCH Disability Law Centre’s Comments on the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s Proposed Changes to Form 1: Application and Rules of Procedure We write on behalf of ARCH
…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
…Fact Sheet – Tips for Lawyers and Paralegals in Ontario: Accommodating clients requiring a support person
My client requires a support person as a disability-related accommodation to participate in a meeting. Can I refuse to include the support person in the meeting with my client? What Does the Law Say? As legal service providers, lawyers and paralegals must accommodate their clients with disabilities to the point of undue hardship, as required
…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
…CRWDP tool now available
Canadian Work Disability Accommodation Law Resources Digital Portal is now avaialble. It is a centralized resource of disability employment human rights literature for researchers, community members, and practitioners.
…ARCH Library Collection
We invite clients, partners, researchers and the public to use our library collection of books, journals and media on disability-related issues. Hours open: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Resource Centre, 15th floor, 55 University Ave (beside Reception). Two computers with Internet access and assistive technologies are available for your use free
…ARCH Alert Volume 23, Issue 1
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.
…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 19, Issue 4
ARCH Alert Volume 18, Issue 2
ARCH Alert Volume 17, Issue 1
Reports, Papers and Recommendations
Reports, Papers and Recommendations on Bill C-81, Accessible Canada Act.
…Fact Sheet – My Rights at Work: Limits to the duty to accommodate in Ontario
Is my employer allowed to say no to my request for accommodation? What does the law say? Ontario’s Human Rights Code says that employers must provide disability-related accommodations, unless the qualification or standard is a justified job requirement, or if it causes the employer undue hardship. Justified Job Requirement If your request for accommodation is
…Fact Sheet – My Rights at Work: Requests for disability-related accommodation in Ontario
What are my rights for disability-related accommodations at work? What does the law say? Ontario’s Human Rights Code (the Code) is a provincial law that says persons with disabilities in Ontario have the right to be free from discrimination in employment. Persons with disabilities are protected from discrimination in all stages of the employment relationship,
…Advocacy Toolkit – Advocating for Your Support Person or Attendant to be with You in Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic – PLAIN LANGUAGE VERSION
This is a plain language version of “COVID-19 Advocacy Tool Kit: Advocating for Your Support Person, Attendant or Communication Assistant to be with You in Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic”. This paper gives information about the law and tips. This information is for people with disabilities who need their support person or attendant to be
…ARCH Bulletin on COVID-19: Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program no longer available
On March 24, 2020, the Ontario Government decided that the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) was no longer going to be considered an essential service, as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that the ADP offices are closed until further notice because of COVID-19. Many types of devices are covered under the
…Factsheet – The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Optional Protocol
What is the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)? This Convention is an international agreement that promotes and protects human rights for persons with disabilities. It is often called the CRPD. The CRPD says that persons with disabilities have the right to be treated equally, make their own decisions, have their rights
…Fact Sheet – What is the Accessible Canada Act (ACA)?
What is the ACA? The ACA is a new law that aims to achieve a barrier free Canada by 2040. The ACA aims to achieve a barrier free Canada by identifying, addressing and preventing barriers. It defines barrier as anything that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with a physical, mental,
…Fact Sheet – Procedural Accommodations at Administrative Tribunals: Accomodations in the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO)
I am a self-represented Applicant at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. I have a hearing coming up, but I need disability-related accommodations to participate in the hearing meaningfully. What are my rights? What does the law say? The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the Tribunal) is required to provide disability-related accommodations to the point
…Fact Sheet – Tips for Lawyers and Paralegals in Ontario: Accommodating clients who need extra time
Can I charge my client additional legal fees for longer appointments when extra time is a disability-related need? My client requires more time to explain their legal issue than the routine thirty-minute appointment due to their disability. Do I need to accommodate my client? Can I charge them for the extra time I spend with
…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 – ARCH Submission to Ministry of Education (2018)
Joint submission to the Government of Ontario for their consultation related to Ontario’s education system, submitted by ARCH Disability Law Centre, Community Living Ontario, Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement, Inclusion Research Team Brock University, Canadian Research Centre on Inclusive Education Western University and Inclusive Education Canada. PDF and RTF versions of this submission are
…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
…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
…Submission – ARCH’s Submission on the Government of Canada’s Accession to the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2017)
ARCH’s submission to Review of Canada’s Accession to the United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The Optional Protocol (OP) provides two procedures by which the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities can oversee implementation of Convention rights: a complaints procedure for individuals on violations
…Paper – Invented Power: An Analysis of the Exclusion Clause in Ontario’s Education Act, 2017
Citation: Luke Reid, “Invented Power: An Analysis of the Exclusion Clause in Ontario’s Education Act” in Caroline Spindler Ed., CAPSLE 2016: Bright Lights on Emerging Issues in Education Law, Proceedings of the Twenty-Seventh Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education, held in Toronto, Ontario May 1 – 3, 2016
…Submission – ARCH’s Submission on Bill C-14 Medical Assistance in Dying, 2016
PDF and RTF versions of this submission are available at the end of this page. A Call for Safeguards Submission by ARCH Disability Law Centre to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights regarding Bill C–14 An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (Medical Assistance in
…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 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
…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
…Paper – Law and Ordered C.H.A.O.S.: Social Science Methodology, and the Charter Claims of Persons with Disabilities
ARCH Co-Authors article published in a special issue of the National Journal of Constitutional Law focused on Social Science Evidence and the Charter, 2013. Citation: John David Lee, C. Tess Sheldon and Roberto Lattanzio, “Law and Ordered C.H.A.O.S.: Social Science Methodology, and the Charter Claims of Persons with Disabilities” (2013) 32 NJCL 1 at 61.
…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
…ARCH’s Summary of CRTC’s Accessibility Reporting Regulations
ARCH’s Summary of CRTC’s Accessibility Reporting Regulations
…Learn About the CRPD
Paper – “The Influence of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Canadian Jurisprudence in the First Decade Since Its Ratification” January 9, 2023 ARCH publishes paper titled “The Influence of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Canadian Jurisprudence in the First Decade Since Its Ratification” To access
…Submission – Open Letter: Ontario’s COVID-19 Triage Protocol
April 8, 2020 Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of OntarioLegislative BuildingQueen’s ParkToronto, ON M7A 1A1 Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health of OntarioCollege Park 5th Floor, 777 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 Hon. Raymond Sung Joon Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility of OntarioMinistry for Seniors and AccessibilityCollege Park, 5th Floor777 Bay Street,
…For Lawyers & Paralegals
Case Consult Service for Lawyers and Paralegals ARCH provides a free Case Consult service for Lawyers and Paralegals across Ontario. Lawyers or paralegals representing persons with disabilities may contact ARCH to discuss the disability-related issues that arise in their cases. Contact ARCH to schedule a telephone appointment to speak with an ARCH staff lawyer. If you
…Access to Education for Students with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Crisis
ARCH Disability Law Centre Submission to Ontario Ministry of Education Regarding Access to Education for Students with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Crisis To: Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of EducationSent via email: EDU.consultation@Ontario.ca July 3, 2020 I) Introduction In March 2020, Ontario schools closed indefinitely as part of a response to the COVID-19 pandemic with an
…UN CRPD Updates
ARCH Alert – Launch of OP Lab: Learning, Sharing, Actioning! December 3, 2019 The OP Lab offers a series of courses about the Optional Protocol and the CRPD. These courses will be facilitated by ARCH lawyers and our project partners, and will include presentations from guest speakers, discussions, and learning exercises. Participants in the OP
…COVID-19 Factsheet – Getting Life Saving Medical Care in Hospitals during the COVID-19 Pandemic – PLAIN LANGUAGE VERSION
April 19, 2021 This is a plain language version of “Accessing Critical Care in Hospitals during the COVID-19 Pandemic This Factsheet gives information about the law. This information is for people with disabilities who may need critical medical care in hospitals in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information in this Factsheet is about laws
…For Immediate Release – Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, ARCH Disability Law Centre
NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 64 Organizations Call for Immediate Action to ensure all Patients including those with Disabilities will Not be Discriminated Against if COVID Surge Requires Rationing of Critical Medical Care December 3, 2020 Toronto: Today, to mark the International Day of Persons with
…ARCH and AODA Alliance submit Open Letter to government on the need for a non-discriminatory Clinical Triage Protocol
OPEN LETTER: Ontario’s COVID-19 Clinical Triage ProtocolDecember 3, 2020 To: Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of OntarioLegislative BuildingQueen’s ParkToronto, ON M7A 1A1Via email: premier@ontario.ca Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health of OntarioCollege Park 5th Floor,777 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M7A 2J3Via email: Christine.elliott@ontario.ca Hon. Raymond Sung Joon Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility
…ARCH Bulletin on COVID-19: June 15: Province issues Recommendations to Allow Visitors in Hospitals, but Fails to Address Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Chief Medical Officer of Health Recommends Hospitals Allow Visitors On June 15, 2020 Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued a memo recommending that hospitals and other acute care health settings begin allowing visitors for patients in these facilities. Dr. Williams’ memo stated that hospitals and other health care settings should revise
…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
…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
…ARCH supports the International Disability Alliance’s call for persons with disabilities to be prioritized in accessing COVID-19 vaccinations.
The International Disability Alliance (IDA) has called upon governments and health care systems around the world to include persons with disabilities and support networks of their choice for priority access to COVID-19 vaccinations. To read the IDA’s statement go to: https://www.internationaldisabilityalliance.org/content/covid-19-and-disability-movement The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities provides that people with disabilities
…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 and Recommendations Regarding Ontario’s Triage Protocol Draft dated July 7, 2020
Sent via email to COVIDUpdates@ontariohealth.ca July 20, 2020 Joint Centre for BioethicsUniversity of Toronto155 College Street, Suite 754Toronto, ON M5T 1P8Canada Dear Ms. Gibson and Mr. Smith: Re: ARCH Disability Law Centre Submissions and Recommendations Regarding Ontario’s Triage Protocol Draft dated July 7, 2020 The within document is the written submission of ARCH Disability Law
…ARCH Bulletin on COVID-19: Update on Bill 175, Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act
Apply for Standing to Present to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly on Bill 175 The Ontario government has announced that it is moving forward with online hearings for various bills. ARCH has learned that that the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will hear submissions on Bill 175, Connecting People to Home and Community
…Press Release – Government Response indicates Ontario Health is Engaging in Consultation with Human Rights and Key Community Experts on the Triage Protocol
TORONTO, April 22, 2020 – An open letter from the Ontario Government was delivered to various recipients, including ARCH Disability Law Centre, on April 21, 2020. The letter, which is undated, appears to be a response to the grave concerns raised by major disability organizations in regards to the Clinical Triage Protocol for Major Surge
…Board of Directors
ARCH’s dedicated and committed volunteer Board of Directors.
…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.
…Launch of New Learning Portal Reveals Legacy of Eugenics in Ontario
September 7, 2022 In partnership with The University of Guelph and Bodies in Translation: Activist Art, Technology and Access to Life, ARCH has helped with, Into the Light: Living Histories of Oppression and Education in Ontario their new online resource. It is a new teaching tool designed to build awareness about the ongoing effects of
…ARCH Submission on HRTO’s Digital First Strategy
ARCH Disability Law Centre’s Comments on the Use of Electronic Proceedings at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario https://archdisabilitylaw.ca/resource/archs-submission-on-hrtos-digital-first-strategy/
…ARCH’s Submission to the Senate on Bill C-7 – Medical Assistance in Dying
The Senate is hearing testimony about Bill C-7, a proposed law that would expand eligibility for medical assistance in dying to people with grievous and irremediable medical conditions whose death is not reasonably foreseeable. To read ARCH’s submission to the Senate go to: https://archdisabilitylaw.ca/resource/submission-to-the-senate-on-bill-c-7-medical-assistance-in-dying/For information about Bill C-7 go to: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/PublicWebsite/default/en_CA/ResearchPublications/LegislativeSummaries/432C7ETo read submissions that were
…Demand for Independent Investigation into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
This is a joint letter with Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC), demanding an independent investigation into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, and raising concern about the disproportionate violence, discrimination, and death that persons with mental health disabilities are subjected to at the hands of police across Ontario.
…Submissions on Proposed Regulations under the Connecting Care Act
These submissions reflect a general legal analysis of the proposed Regulations under the Connecting Care Act in their current draft form, and provide recommendations for changes or clarifications before the Regulations are posted for public comment and consultation.
…For Immediate Release – ARCH delivers Submissions and Recommendations for Ontario’s Triage Protocol Draft dated July 7, 2020
This Press Release informs about ARCH’s Submissions and Recommendations Regarding Ontario’s Triage Protocol Draft dated July 7, 2020.
…Update on Proposed Regulations Under Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act 2020
This update provides information about the government consultation on the proposed Regulations under Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act 2020.
…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
…Factsheet – CRPD, Optional Protocol and Inquiries
What is the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)? This Convention is an international agreement that promotes and protects human rights for persons with disabilities. It is often called the CRPD. The CRPD says that persons with disabilities have the right to be treated equally, make their own decisions, have their rights
…ARCH Bulletin on COVID-19: Bill 175 Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act 2020 May Soon Become Law
Bill 175 May Soon Become Law ARCH Disability Law Centre and many other disability rights organizations made oral and written submissions to the Government Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly about the negative effect Bill 175,Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act 2020 will have on persons with disabilities if it becomes law. To
…Factsheet – Bill 175 – Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020 Regulations and Consultations – Fact Sheet 2
The government is putting most of the important parts of Bill 175 (Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act) into Regulations. This is a problem because Regulations can be passed or changed by the Cabinet. They do not have to be debated by all of our Members of Provincial Parliament. This means that the
…Factsheet – Bill 175 – Connecting People To Home and Community Care Act – Fact Sheet 1
Bill 175 is moving quickly through the Ontario Legislature. It was introduced by Health Minister Christine Elliott on February 25, 2020, when it passed First Reading. Debate on the Bill was held on March 2nd – 5th and 9th & 10th, 2020. The Bill passed Second Reading on March 10th, 2020. The Bill is now
…1st Reporting Cycle
Concluding observations on the initial report of Canada, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities May 8, 2017 The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities concluded its first review of Canada in 2017. The Committee’s findings and recommendations about Canada’s implementation of the CRPD are called the “Concluding Observations”. To read
…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
…Open Letters
Open Letters submitted by disability communities across Canada to support Bill C-81’s journey through the legislative process.
…ARCH and Partners Submission for 2018 Consultation on Education System
ARCH Disability Law Centre, Community Living Ontario, Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement, Inclusion Research Team Brock University, Canadian Research Centre on Inclusive Education Western University and Inclusive Education Canada submitted a joint submission to the Government of Ontario for their recent consultation on education in Ontario:https://archdisabilitylaw.ca/resource/arch-and-partners-submission-for-2018-consultation-on-education-system/
…Media Advisory – If Inclusion Means Everyone Why Not Me?
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…Paper – A Federal Disability Act: Opportunities and Challenges (2006)
A Paper Commissioned by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities and the Canadian Association for Community Living, advancing a set of tools that could be implemented in a Federal Disability Act, and outlining a model legislative framework to illustrate how proposed strategies and tools might interact. This resource is part of ARCH’s Advocating for an
…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.
…Submission to: Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)
Re: Bill C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act November 8, 2022 Introduction ARCH makes this submission to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the
…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.
…Resources
5 Things Campaign On April 8, 2021, Respecting Rights launched the 5 Things Campaign. This was a campaign to tell the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services what self-advocates across Ontario wanted the government to know about what people with disabilities want to see change in developmental services. A growing network of self-advocates who
…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 Alert Volume 22, Issue 1
ARCH Alert Volume 20, Issue 4
What Amendments Should the Senate of Canada Make to Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act? — A Discussion Paper
What Amendments Should the Senate of Canada Make to Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act? — A Discussion Paper
…ARCH Disability Law Centre’s Brief to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SOCI) Re: Bill C-22
ARCH Disability Law Centre’s Brief to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs,
Science and Technology (SOCI) Re: Bill C-22 – An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act
ARCH Alert Volume 20, Issue 3
ARCH Alert Volume 20, Issue 1
ARCH Alert Volume 18, Issue 3
Letter to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario regarding Triaging of Critical Care in Ontario
Letter to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario regarding Triaging of Critical Care in Ontario
…Letter to Minister of Health regarding vaccination roll out
February 25, 2021 Honourable Christine Elliott, Minister of Health christine.elliott@pc.ola.org We are writing to obtain further clarity regarding the recent updates published by the Ontario Government to expand eligibility criteria for individuals during Phase I and II of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The Ontario Government now includes the following groups in its Phase I and
…ARCH Submissions
ARCH’s submissions to Parliament on strengthening Bill C-81 (Accessible Canada Act)
…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
Expert Witnesses Speak Out Against Parliamentary Committee’s MAiD Report
Expert Witnesses Speak Out Against Parliamentary Committee’s MAiD Report
…ARCH Alert Volume 16, Issue 4
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
…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.
…ARCH Alert Volume 19, Issue 2
ARCH Alert Volume 19, Issue 1
University of Manitoba presents a webinar on MAiD: Medical Assistance in Dying – Social inequities, structural vulnerability and why does it matter?
University of Manitoba presents a webinar on MAiD: Medical Assistance in Dying – Social inequities, structural vulnerability and why does it matter?
…ARCH Letter on Clinical Triage Protocol
Sent via email to info@ontariohealth.ca and christine.elliott@pc.ola.org May 13, 2020 Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of HealthCollege Park, 5th Floor777 Bay StreetToronto, ON M7A 2J3 Mr. Matthew AndersonChief Executive OfficerOntario Health Dear Hon. Minister Elliott and Mr. Anderson: Re: Ontario’s Clinical Triage Protocol for Major Surge in COVID Pandemic We write further to
…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.
…Respecting Rights
Respecting Rights is a project at ARCH that is led by self advocates labelled with intellectual disabilities.
…ARCH Disability Law Centre Statement on Need for Transparency and Ongoing Concern with Discriminatory Measures to Address ICU Capacity
ARCH Disability Law Centre Statement on Need for Transparency and Ongoing Concern with Discriminatory Measures to Address ICU Capacity
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ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialty legal clinic that practices exclusively in disability rights law. ARCH provides a range of legal services.
…Fact Sheets, Guides and Toolkits
Concise learning and reference materials.
…Submissions, Papers & Reports
For a complete collection of Submissions and Papers go to ARCH’s online catalogue .
…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,
…Teresa Daw’s Legacy
Who Was Teresa Daw? Teresa Daw was a tireless and passionate leader and advocate. Among her many passions was the desire to create meaningful experiential learning opportunities for students from marginalized communities and she was a fierce advocate and an ally of Indigenous communities across Ontario. Prior to her passing in 2018, Teresa Daw worked
…Case Summary and Analysis: Hejka v. The Regional Municipality of Durham, 2022 ONSC 2233
On April 12, 2022, the Divisional Court of Ontario released a seminal decision regarding the rights of persons with disabilities in accessing paratransit services. This decision is significant because it is a rare judicial pronouncement on how accessibility legislation must be interpreted and applied. The Divisional Court decision made several important findings. First, it affirmed
…Connecting People to Home and Community Care: Survey Results
ARCH update following the completion of focus groups discussing the Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act and future Regulations.
…ARCH Disability Law Centre Statement on the Potential Suspension of the Health Care Consent Act
January 28, 2021 ARCH Disability Law Centre is alarmed to learn that the Ontario Critical Command Centre is seeking an Executive Order to suspend certain provisions of the Health Care Consent Act (HCCA). Currently, the HCCA requires doctors to get the consent of a patient, or if the patient is not able to consent, the
…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.
…ARCH Letter to Premier of Ontario and Minister of Ontario Health on Hospital Visitation Bans
ARCH letter highlights serious concerns about the discriminatory impact of hospital visitation bans on people with disabilities in Ontario. ARCH is calling upon the Government of Ontario to urgently revise the essential visitor definition to ensure that people with disabilities get equal access to hospitals and health care services. The Honourable Doug FordPremier of Ontariodoug.fordco@pc.ola.org
…ARCH Bulletin on COVID-19: Ontario Health’s Clinical Triage Protocol for Major Surge in COVID Pandemic
What is Ontario’s Clinical Triage Protocol? A draft document called the Clinical Triage Protocol for Major Surge in COVID Pandemic, dated March 28, 2020 from Ontario Health, is meant to help doctors make difficult decisions about who will receive critical health care during the COVID-19 pandemic if there are not enough medical resources. Doctors will
…Press Release – Open Letter from Major Disability Organizations Calling on the Ontario Government to Ensure Persons are not Deprioritized from Accessing Critical Care Because of their Disability
TORONTO, April 8, 2020 – An open letter to the Ontario Government from over 200 disability and community organizations and over 4,800 individuals raises grave concerns about the Clinical Triage Protocol for Major Surge in COVID Pandemic (Ontario Health), dated March 28, 2020, because it threatens to deprioritize access to critical care to some patients
…National Access Awaress Event 2018 is now available for online viewing
National Access Awareness Program 2018 from June 5, 2018 is now available for online viewing. MP4 Video with Slides (allows you to download the video to view later; with presentation slides): The event was provided in partnership by ARCH Disability Law Centre and The Law Society of Ontario.
…Student Programs
ARCH provides internships and placements to law and social work students from various universities – including the Student Proposed Internship through the University of Ottawa. ARCH also continues to offer the Disability Law Intensive program with Osgoode Hall Law School.
…National Access Awaress Week 2018
ARCH co-hosted its annual Access Awareness event with the Law Society of Ontario on June 5, 2018. The theme of this year’s event was privacy as it relates to persons with disabilities. The panel consisted of: Sunil Gurmukh from the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Mariam Shanouda, Staff Lawyer at ARCH, Maureen Haan, President & CEO
…What's New at ARCH
- Jun062022 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... Read More ❯
- Aug262024 ARCH’s contribution to “Medical Assistance in Dying: Resistance in Canada” of Canadian Journal of Disability Studies ARCH's contribution to "Medical Assistance in Dying: Resistance in Canada" of Canadian Journal of Disability Studies... Read More ❯
- Jul232024 Case Summary and Analysis: J.F.R v. K.L.L, 2024 ONCA 520 Case Summary and Analysis: J.F.R v. K.L.L, 2024 ONCA 520... Read More ❯
- Apr042024 ARCH’s contribution to “Law-Making Within a Critical Disability Rights Framework” of Handbook of Disability: Critical Thought and Social Change in a Globalizing World ARCH’s contribution to “Law-Making Within a Critical Disability Rights Framework” of Handbook of Disability: Critical Thought and Social Change in... Read More ❯
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