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NEWS AND STORIES

June 12, 2009 - Ontario Launches Review of Accessibility Legislation

Ontario has appointed Charles Beer to conduct an independent review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

March 31, 2009 - Ontario closes its institutions for people with a developmental disability

By closing Huronia Regional Centre in Orillia, Rideau Regional Centre in Smiths Falls and Southwestern Regional Centre in Chatham-Kent, the government has fulfilled its promise to end the era of institutionalization for people with a developmental disability.

 

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March 31, 2009 Announcement

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About Ontario’s institutions for people with a developmental disability:

Why Ontario built them

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What was it like to live in them

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Why Ontario has closed them

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From institutional to community living:

Lorianne’s story
Read Lorianne’s story

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Craig’s story
Read Craig’s story

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Community and Social Services Minister Madeleine Meilleur talks about the closure of Ontario’s last three institutions for people with a developmental disability.

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November 30, 2008 – Ontario supports registered disability savings plans

See how employment supports help people on the Ontario Disability Support Program. Read Joel’s story and watch our video.

October 8, 2008 - Ontario Improves Service for Customers With Disabilities

September 19, 2008 - Ontario 211 Service Now Available In Ottawa

September 5 - LONDON - Ontario boosts services for abused women