We advocate for you to be able to live your best life. Here’s some info about community and government support programs, day programs, organization and groups to help with your quality of life.
Advocacy
Community Legal Clinics
Legal Aid Ontario
http://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Family Services Windsor
We help individuals, couples and families manage life, marriage and family challenges, deal with arising issues and resolve conflicts to live independently in the community. Our qualified staff can help deal with anxiety, depression, anger, loss and grief; along with addiction, sexuality, mental health and wellness issues. Need to Talk? We can help. Call 1-888-933-1831
https://fswe.ca/
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
The Act: https://www.aoda.ca/the-act/
Resources on issues of accessibility and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA): https://www.aoda.ca/category/resources-on-issues-of-accessibility-and-the-ontarians-with-disabilities-act-aoda/
Contact the AODA: info@aoda.ca OR submit a comment, concern or inquiry through the AODA website: https://www.aoda.ca/contact/
Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC)
HRLSC Services: http://www.hrlsc.on.ca/en/our-services
Determining whether an act of discrimination occurred: http://www.hrlsc.on.ca/en/node/143
Filing a Complaint Information on Process and How-To Guides: http://www.hrlsc.on.ca/en/how-guides-and-faqs
Contact the HRLSC:
Tel: (416) 597-4900
Toll Free: 1-866-625-5179
TTY: (416) 597-4903
TTY Toll Free: 1-866 612-8627
Fax: 416-597-4901
Telephone lines are open:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Thursday: 2 pm to 6 pm
*Phones are busiest on Thursdays between 2 pm to 4 pm
Mail: 180 Dundas Street West, 8th Floor Toronto (Ontario) M7A 0A1
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO)
The HRTO resolves claims of discrimination and harassment brought under the Human Rights Code in a fair, just and timely way.
About the HRTO: http://www.sjto.gov.on.ca/hrto/
Filing a complaint with the HRTO – Required Forms: http://www.sjto.gov.on.ca/hrto/forms-filing/
The HRTO resolves claims of discrimination and harassment brought under the Human Rights Code in a fair, just and timely way.
Contact the HRTO
By mail: Registrar
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario 655 Bay Street, 14th floor Toronto, ON M7A 2A3
By Telephone: 416-326-1312
Toll-free: 1-866-598-0322
TTY: Call the Bell Relay Service at 1-800-855-0511
By Fax: 416-326-2199 Toll-free: 1-866-355-6099
By Email: hrto.registrar@ontario.ca
Inquire About Your Case:
By Mail: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
655 Bay Street, 14th floor Toronto, ON M7A 2A3
By Telephone: 416-326-1312 Toll-free: 1-866-598-0322
TTY: Call the Bell Relay Service at 1-800-855-0511
By Fax: 416-326-2199 Toll-free: 1-866-355-6099
By Email: hrto.tdpo@ontario.ca Office is open from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
“I Decide Project”
Legal Assistance of Windsor
443 Ouellette Ave, 2nd Floor,
519-256-7831
Law, Disability & Social Change Project
Faculty of Law, University of Windsor.
The LDSC Project team undertakes a variety of projects that feed grounded research and theory into policy development and legal decision-making.
https://lawdisabilitysocialchange.com/about/
Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT)
The Social Benefits Tribunal hears appeals from people who have either been refused social assistance or who receive social assistance but disagree with a decision that affects the rendering of benefits.
About the SBT: http://www.sjto.gov.on.ca/sbt/
Filing a complaint with the SBT – Required Forms: http://www.sjto.gov.on.ca/sbt/forms-filing/
Contact the SBT
By Mail: Social Benefits Tribunal
655 Bay Street, 14th Floor Toronto, Ontario M7A 2A3
By Telephone: 416-326-0978 Toll-free: 1-800-753-3895
TTY: Call the Bell Relay Service at 1-800-855-0511
Office is open from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Support Groups
A.L.S. Society of (Windsor) Essex County
http://www.alswindsor.ca
Aphasia Institute
https://www.aphasia.ca/
Brain Injury Association of Windsor & Essex County (BIAWE)
A community association committed to enhancing the lives of residents of Windsor and Essex County affected by acquired brain injury through education, awareness and support. The Brain Injury Association supports and offers the following programs:
Brain Basics (a course for health care workers and caregivers of acquired brain injury)
Access to brain injury information and resources in the community
Peer mentoring
Support group
Social group
Peer success group
Exercise program
Visit their website: http://www.biawe.com
GBS/CIDP Foundation of Ontario
Guillain-Barré Syndrome / Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
GBS: The cause is unknown. We do know that about 50% of cases occur shortly after a microbial infection (viral or bacterial), some as simple and common as the flu or food poisoning. Some theories suggest an autoimmune trigger, in which the patient’s defence system of antibodies and white blood cells are called into action against the body, damaging myelin (nerve covering or insulation), leading to numbness and weakness.
CIDP: This is a rare neurological disorder in which there is inflammation of nerve roots and peripheral nerves and destruction of the fatty protective covering (myelin sheath) over the nerves. This affects how fast the nerve signals are transmitted and leads to loss of nerve fibres. This causes weakness, paralysis and/or impairment in motor function, especially of the arms and legs (limbs). Sensory disturbance may also be present.
Web: https://www.gbscidp.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBSCIDPCanada/
Multiple Sclerosis Community
The MS Community provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. The MS Society is dedicated to the full integration of people in society and in all aspects of their lives as they negotiate their disability.
Local Contact: 226-506-2544
Email: mscwec@gmail.com
The MS Society provides the followings supports and services:
• Information and referral
• Support and self-help groups
• Recreation, social and wellness programs
• Conferences, workshops and education programs
• Equipment and special assistance
• Government relations and advocacy.
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
If you have sustained an injury (recently or any time in the past) and would like to tap into any of their services, fill out the online form and be connected with someone to discuss your needs.
For information, support and services, visit them on the web: http://www.sciontario.org/
Day Programs
Chrysalis 519-250-2673
http://www.alsogroup.org/programs-services/abiservices/chrysalis-day-club/
A place to come and belong, opportunity for developing meaningful relationships, peer support, education and advocacy.