Join ARCH Disability Law Centre and the Law Society of Ontario for a discussion about accessibility at administrative tribunals. With a focus on the Human Rights Tribunal and the Landlord and Tenant Board, speakers will discuss procedural accommodations for persons with disabilities to ensure equal access to administrative tribunals, as well as addressing recent case law related to procedural accommodations and exploring creative strategies to address barriers faced by persons with disabilities in accessing this system.
Wednesday June 5, 2019
Panel: 4:00-6:00 p.m.*
Reception: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Donald Lamont Learning Centre
Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St. W., Toronto
(University Avenue and Queen Street West)
Speakers:
Ena Chadha – Human Rights Lawyer and Educator, Chair of Human Rights Legal Support Centre Board of Directors
Wade Poziomka – Human Rights Lawyer, Ross & McBride LLP
Karen Andrews – Staff Lawyer, Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO), Acting Director, Tenant Duty Counsel Program
Osgoode Station on the University Subway line is the closest wheelchair accessible subway station.
*This portion of the program is also available as a live webcast.
This public event is free, but space is limited. For additional information, and to register, please visit: lawsocietygazette.ca/event/national-accessibility-week-2019, email equityevents@lso.ca or phone 416-947-3413 | 1-800-668-7380, ext. 3413.
ASL, captioning and attendant services will be provided. For any additional accommodation requests, please let us know by May 29, 2019.
Scent Free Event. Please refrain: fragranced and scented products may cause health problems for some.
Note: This program will be delivered in English.
Photographs and video taken at this public program may be used in ARCH Disability Law Centre and partner organization print and online publications.