Navigating Home Care/Attendant Services Made Simple – Get the Facts and Resources you Need with ARCH’s Factsheets, Guides, and Toolkits:
Factsheet – Proposed Regulations Under the Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act 2020
July 17, 2020
Introduction On February 25, 2020, the government introduced Bill 175, Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020. This Bill was described as part of Ontario’s efforts to modernize the delivery of home and community attendant services. On June 15, 2020, ARCH made oral submissions to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly outlining…
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Factsheet – Bill 175 – Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020 Regulations and Consultations – Fact Sheet 2
March 30, 2020
The government is putting most of the important parts of Bill 175 (Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act) into Regulations. This is a problem because Regulations can be passed or changed by the Cabinet. They do not have to be debated by all of our Members of Provincial Parliament.
Factsheet – Bill 175 – Connecting People To Home and Community Care Act – Fact Sheet 1
March 30, 2020
Bill 175 is moving quickly through the Ontario Legislature. It was introduced by Health Minister Christine Elliott on February 25, 2020, when it passed First Reading. Debate on the Bill was held on March 2nd – 5th and 9th & 10th, 2020. The Bill passed Second Reading on March 10th, 2020. The Bill is now…
Factsheet – Service Rights in Attendant Services: Refusal to provide personal records
December 06, 2019
What can I do if my service provider refuses to give me my personal records? What does the law say? Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) creates rules about your personal health information. Personal health information includes any information about your physical or mental health. It also includes an attendant service plan. Service…
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Fact Sheet – Services and supports for people labelled with an intellectual disability
December 01, 2018
Adults labelled with intellectual disabilities may be able to get some services and supports through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). The DSO is part of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. The Ministry pays other agencies to give the services and supports. But the first step is to apply to the DSO. PDF and…
Guide – Attendant Services in Ontario
August 15, 2019
Please note that the information in this Guide does not apply to all situations. A person’s accommodation needs may vary over time and at different points in the day. PDF and RTF versions of this guide are available at the end of this page. Introduction Know your Rights In Ontario, the rules about most attendant…
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Navigating Home Care/Attendant Services Made Simple – Get the Facts and Resources you Need with ARCH’s Factsheets, Guides, and Toolkits:
Factsheet – Proposed Regulations Under the Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act 2020
July 17, 2020
Introduction On February 25, 2020, the government introduced Bill 175, Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020. This Bill was described as part of Ontario’s efforts to modernize the delivery of home and community attendant services. On June 15, 2020, ARCH made oral submissions to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly outlining…
Continue
Factsheet – Bill 175 – Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020 Regulations and Consultations – Fact Sheet 2
March 30, 2020
The government is putting most of the important parts of Bill 175 (Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act) into Regulations. This is a problem because Regulations can be passed or changed by the Cabinet. They do not have to be debated by all of our Members of Provincial Parliament.
Factsheet – Bill 175 – Connecting People To Home and Community Care Act – Fact Sheet 1
March 30, 2020
Bill 175 is moving quickly through the Ontario Legislature. It was introduced by Health Minister Christine Elliott on February 25, 2020, when it passed First Reading. Debate on the Bill was held on March 2nd – 5th and 9th & 10th, 2020. The Bill passed Second Reading on March 10th, 2020. The Bill is now…
Factsheet – Service Rights in Attendant Services: Refusal to provide personal records
December 06, 2019
What can I do if my service provider refuses to give me my personal records? What does the law say? Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) creates rules about your personal health information. Personal health information includes any information about your physical or mental health. It also includes an attendant service plan. Service…
Continue
Fact Sheet – Services and supports for people labelled with an intellectual disability
December 01, 2018
Adults labelled with intellectual disabilities may be able to get some services and supports through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). The DSO is part of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. The Ministry pays other agencies to give the services and supports. But the first step is to apply to the DSO. PDF and…
Guide – Attendant Services in Ontario
August 15, 2019
Please note that the information in this Guide does not apply to all situations. A person’s accommodation needs may vary over time and at different points in the day. PDF and RTF versions of this guide are available at the end of this page. Introduction Know your Rights In Ontario, the rules about most attendant…
Continue
Navigating Home Care/Attendant Services Made Simple – Get the Facts and Resources you Need with ARCH’s Factsheets, Guides, and Toolkits:
Factsheet – Proposed Regulations Under the Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act 2020
July 17, 2020
Introduction On February 25, 2020, the government introduced Bill 175, Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020. This Bill was described as part of Ontario’s efforts to modernize the delivery of home and community attendant services. On June 15, 2020, ARCH made oral submissions to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly outlining…
Continue
Factsheet – Bill 175 – Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020 Regulations and Consultations – Fact Sheet 2
March 30, 2020
The government is putting most of the important parts of Bill 175 (Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act) into Regulations. This is a problem because Regulations can be passed or changed by the Cabinet. They do not have to be debated by all of our Members of Provincial Parliament.
Factsheet – Bill 175 – Connecting People To Home and Community Care Act – Fact Sheet 1
March 30, 2020
Bill 175 is moving quickly through the Ontario Legislature. It was introduced by Health Minister Christine Elliott on February 25, 2020, when it passed First Reading. Debate on the Bill was held on March 2nd – 5th and 9th & 10th, 2020. The Bill passed Second Reading on March 10th, 2020. The Bill is now…
Factsheet – Service Rights in Attendant Services: Refusal to provide personal records
December 06, 2019
What can I do if my service provider refuses to give me my personal records? What does the law say? Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) creates rules about your personal health information. Personal health information includes any information about your physical or mental health. It also includes an attendant service plan. Service…
Continue
Fact Sheet – Services and supports for people labelled with an intellectual disability
December 01, 2018
Adults labelled with intellectual disabilities may be able to get some services and supports through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). The DSO is part of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. The Ministry pays other agencies to give the services and supports. But the first step is to apply to the DSO. PDF and…
Guide – Attendant Services in Ontario
August 15, 2019
Please note that the information in this Guide does not apply to all situations. A person’s accommodation needs may vary over time and at different points in the day. PDF and RTF versions of this guide are available at the end of this page. Introduction Know your Rights In Ontario, the rules about most attendant…
Continue
Navigating Home Care/Attendant Services Made Simple – Get the Facts and Resources you Need with ARCH’s Factsheets, Guides, and Toolkits:
Factsheet – Proposed Regulations Under the Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act 2020
July 17, 2020
Introduction On February 25, 2020, the government introduced Bill 175, Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020. This Bill was described as part of Ontario’s efforts to modernize the delivery of home and community attendant services. On June 15, 2020, ARCH made oral submissions to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly outlining…
Continue
Factsheet – Bill 175 – Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020 Regulations and Consultations – Fact Sheet 2
March 30, 2020
The government is putting most of the important parts of Bill 175 (Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act) into Regulations. This is a problem because Regulations can be passed or changed by the Cabinet. They do not have to be debated by all of our Members of Provincial Parliament.
Factsheet – Bill 175 – Connecting People To Home and Community Care Act – Fact Sheet 1
March 30, 2020
Bill 175 is moving quickly through the Ontario Legislature. It was introduced by Health Minister Christine Elliott on February 25, 2020, when it passed First Reading. Debate on the Bill was held on March 2nd – 5th and 9th & 10th, 2020. The Bill passed Second Reading on March 10th, 2020. The Bill is now…
Factsheet – Service Rights in Attendant Services: Refusal to provide personal records
December 06, 2019
What can I do if my service provider refuses to give me my personal records? What does the law say? Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) creates rules about your personal health information. Personal health information includes any information about your physical or mental health. It also includes an attendant service plan. Service…
Continue
Fact Sheet – Services and supports for people labelled with an intellectual disability
December 01, 2018
Adults labelled with intellectual disabilities may be able to get some services and supports through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). The DSO is part of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. The Ministry pays other agencies to give the services and supports. But the first step is to apply to the DSO. PDF and…
Guide – Attendant Services in Ontario
August 15, 2019
Please note that the information in this Guide does not apply to all situations. A person’s accommodation needs may vary over time and at different points in the day. PDF and RTF versions of this guide are available at the end of this page. Introduction Know your Rights In Ontario, the rules about most attendant…
Continue
Advocacy Toolkit – Advocating for Your Support Person, Attendant or Communication Assistant to be with You in Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 05, 2020
This Advocacy Toolkit provides legal information and advocacy tips to people with disabilities who need their support person, attendant or communication assistant to be with them in hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Toolkit contains information about laws and policies in Ontario. This legal information may not apply to you if you live outside of…