http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/© Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2005Ministry of Community and Social ServicesINTRAWEB@css.gov.on.caINTRAWEB@css.gov.on.caStefan's RSS feeder 1.0.0.0http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/091001.htmThu, 01 Oct 2009 13:28:38 GMT{547752C4-49A5-4427-AE27-9AC787DAC0B7}Ontario is partnering with the Business Takes Action project to create opportunities for people with disabilities and help employers make their workplaces more accessible.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/090727.htmMon, 27 Jul 2009 13:19:19 GMT{C79A5FAC-360C-4182-9796-32D23598A0BD}Gary Yee has been nominated for appointment as the new chair of the Social Benefits Tribunal, Ontario Minister of Community and Social Services Madeleine Meilleur announced today.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/090714.htmMon, 13 Jul 2009 19:55:56 GMT{77CF1F7A-E6F2-44FA-BD53-31E2D258BE8D}Ontario is seeking input on the initial proposed built environment accessibility standard, which was released today for public review.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/090624.htmTue, 23 Jun 2009 20:31:53 GMT{5D1A74E1-C88D-4A56-9736-CD1D07441003}Ontario is improving services for people with disabilities in publicly funded schools.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/090612.htmThu, 11 Jun 2009 19:24:11 GMT{905F5320-76FC-4A0E-969C-9480E2892943}Ontario has appointed Charles Beer to conduct an independent review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act on its fourth anniversary.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/090601.htmFri, 29 May 2009 20:03:26 GMT{55181D1A-29C7-4C09-89C6-768E9F4201C8}Starting today, adopted adults and birth parents can get more information about their past.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/090331.htmMon, 30 Mar 2009 15:10:04 GMT{84C2E8D5-AB2E-4120-BCEE-3EC50E15D6A1}Ontario’s last three institutions for people with a developmental disability close their doors today.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/090218.htmWed, 18 Feb 2009 14:50:03 GMT{7D8DD408-5EB3-4B31-91CD-D129902717DD}Ontario is taking another step towards improving accessibility for people with disabilities with the release of the proposed employment accessibility standard for public review. The accessibility standard was developed by a committee of people from the disability and business communities.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/081130.htmFri, 28 Nov 2008 21:06:15 GMT{0ED5205A-779F-4327-A02A-6E3E00CD0372}Ontario is making it possible for social assistance recipients to take advantage of Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs). Like the Registered Education Savings Plan, RDSPs allow family members and loved ones to save money tax free until withdrawal. The program helps people plan for the future needs of children and adults with disabilities.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/081117.htmMon, 17 Nov 2008 14:21:41 GMT{104146A7-692C-48CB-8914-0ABD504D5FA0}Ontario is taking another step towards improving accessibility for people with disabilities with the release of the proposed information and communications standard for public review. The standard was developed by a committee of people from the disability and business communities.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/081008.htmTue, 07 Oct 2008 16:20:59 GMT{69732140-B6EF-413A-8218-FC4193EE641C}Ontario is partnering with the Retail Council of Canada to help remove barriers that customers with disabilities frequently face.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080930.htmThu, 25 Sep 2008 13:27:53 GMT{A1EAD5F4-CF0F-4FED-98CD-49D031376BE9}Ontario passed a new law today that will help people with a developmental disability get the right mix of services and supports to participate fully in their communities.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080919A.htmFri, 19 Sep 2008 15:24:43 GMT{FB30FE79-3F05-4218-8624-CA9F262B5CFE}Ontario is providing additional safety, security and support for Francophone women and their children who are fleeing violence in their homes by investing in a new 10-bed shelter in Timmins.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080919.htmThu, 18 Sep 2008 14:19:30 GMT{D2C3D201-4F9D-41F5-9711-D5CE46506EEB}Ontario is delivering better customer service and improved access to community and social services by expanding 211 information services to the Ottawa area.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080905.htmTue, 02 Sep 2008 14:20:45 GMT{61E76A8D-51FA-4569-AC49-523CA0B79C3B}Women and their children in London will now have more help to escape violence in their homes with an investment of more than $718,000 for agencies, shelters and second stage housing providers in the area.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080902.htmTue, 02 Sep 2008 15:06:44 GMT{1A567974-5E81-426B-8F95-28D27114B3EC}People living with a developmental disability in Campbellford have a new place to call home.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080530.htmThu, 29 May 2008 14:46:01 GMT{714A82C7-3423-4F40-A559-27BDF1584CDC}As part of its commitment to break down barriers for people with disabilities, Ontario is celebrating National Access Awareness Week, May 26 – June 1, 2008.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080526.htmMon, 26 May 2008 13:02:10 GMT{1DCCAC28-C67A-4112-9417-FA5DEAE97E99}As part of its commitment to break down barriers for people with disabilities, Ontario is celebrating the launch of National Access Awareness Week, May 26 – June 1, 2008.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080522.htmThu, 22 May 2008 13:50:08 GMT{76B2B929-2B77-4A74-B6EF-6DCE21BE155D}People with disabilities in Lanark County now have easier access to programs that help them become active members of the community.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080520.htmTue, 20 May 2008 13:09:35 GMT{EE4C16AA-A59C-4953-98FA-E49944D43F05}Ontario is investing in Francophone community groups who serve people with a developmental disability and women escaping domestic violence.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080515.htmThu, 15 May 2008 13:08:00 GMT{EE7ACF4F-812B-489E-BA1B-C2F806FC2241}Ontario introduced legislation today that, if passed, would lay the groundwork for the province to modernize and improve service delivery for adults with a developmental disability.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080514.htmWed, 14 May 2008 14:07:21 GMT{48C67A1C-4214-465A-BB3E-F2B9D2DAE5F5}A new Ontario law will soon give adult adoptees and birth parents access to information that is currently sealed in their adoption records.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080513.htmTue, 13 May 2008 15:39:28 GMT{B06FFBB7-1936-4379-8CF7-A96F442E1106}Ontario is giving Good Shepherd Centres $5 million to build a shelter that will also be much more accessible for women and their children with disabilities.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080512.htmMon, 12 May 2008 16:46:10 GMT{18747CF9-C7ED-459D-910C-7A65663E9BD5}Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis will soon be moving their counselling and support services to a new home.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080501.htmThu, 01 May 2008 15:05:55 GMT{0895265B-3A38-4DA0-A131-10E1E4B118B1}People with a developmental disability in the York Region will soon be able to benefit from new supportive housing.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080428.htmTue, 29 Apr 2008 17:30:22 GMT{1EB2F3D6-AB6B-493B-81C3-51535D639DAA}McGuinty Government Helps Adoptees, Birth Parents Unseal Personal InformationWinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMBhttp://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/news/releases/080402.htmThu, 03 Apr 2008 18:57:48 GMT{2B732ACF-FF0D-4F67-809C-D900C9439AE7}OTTAWA — The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services for Ontario, today announced a federal-provincial Memorandum of Understanding on homelessness.WinNT://MCSS3/MCSS_CMB