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February 14, 2024
Are you a Newcomer living with blindness or partial sight, and want to learn more about your rights as an adult with a disability living in Ontario?
BALANCE for Blind Adults and CultureLink Present a special series for newcomers with visual disabilities regarding Human Rights and Disability in Ontario.
Title: Settlement services and basic needs services for people with disabilities in Ontario
In the second of the series you will learn about The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and how do I apply?
- Income Support.
- Employment Support.
- Ontario Disability Support Program health and disability benefits.
- Wheel-Trans.
- Coverage for assistive devices
- What school supports are available for my child?
- Financial aid options for college or university students with disabilities.
About the Facilitator: Yuliia Sydorenko is a Settlement Worker within the Settlement Workers in Schools program (SWIS). Yuliia is committed and dedicated in providing newcomers youth, students and families across TDSB and TCDSB schools with the appropriate information that will help with their transition into Canada. She informs youth and families on subjects like navigating the school system, housing, employment, health and child care. Yuliia holds a Bachelors Degree in Law.