Government Resources
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
Provincial Programs and Services: A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario,
(Ontario.ca/Seniors Guide, Fall 2024)
Active Living Centres: Seniors Active Living Centre Programs in Ontario
The Ontario government has “invested approximately $15 million, and funding $6 million in the Seniors Community Grant Program, 17 new Active Living programs received funding, the new Seniors Active Living Act made it easier for service clubs and community groups to create programs. (Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, Ontario.ca). Search ontario.ca/seniorscentre or call 211 to learn more about programs in a Seniors Active Living Centre near you.
Consumer Protection. Know your rights. Information cards for door-to-door sales, home inspections, contractors, estimates, movers, vehicle repairs, contracts and more: Ontario Government Information Cards and PDF brochure.
What Ontario Accessibility Laws Mean to You: A guide for people with disabilities, families and friends.
How to Build Your Social Circle (Ontario.ca): Information Guide
Ontario Drug Benefit program – Changes to be aware of with the regarding diabetes: Information publication
Vaccines and Immunization – Up to date details: Information publication
Assistive Devices Funding (ADP) in Ontario – A provincial government program that covers up to 75% of funding for assistive devices for Ontario residents with long-term disabilities. It covers 100% for those on social assistance, such as Ontario Works or ODSP. For more information, click here. https://www.ontario.ca/page/assistive-devices-program
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility – Supporting independence, staying active, and socially connected, and safe, in addition to making the province more accessible. Visit their website ontario.ca/page/ministry-seniors-accessibility
or call 1-888-910-1999
Ontario 211 – Quick access to a helpline that provides information about social services, programs, and community support.
Dial 2 1 1 or visit their website 211ontario.ca
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