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ODSP Denied: Navigating the Social Benefits Tribunal

Recorded on July 4, 2024
Assisting clients with Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) medical eligibility appeals can be challenging. Our experts will discuss the appeals process at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT). They will:

briefly review the ODSP application process
explain why clients are often denied
provide tips for community workers to best support the appeals process
offer inside knowledge to help increase chances of success

Speakers:
Heath Soave (they/them),

Unlocking the AODA: Housing Provider Obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

This resource from the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights is designed to inform housing providers and tenants of the responsibilities of housing providers under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).

Feminist Law Reform and Media Leadership E-Modules

These free e-modules from Luke’s Place help frontline workers in the Violence Against Women (VAW) sector learn advocacy and media leadership skills.

JusticeTrans Legal Info

JusticeTrans has province-specific legal information for 2Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse (2S/TNBGD) communities. This includes information on:

Arrest/Detention
Children’s Rights
Employment
Family Law
Gender Marker
Housing
Human Rights
Name Change

Making Gender and Name Changes on Identity Documents: A Legal Resource for Two-Spirit, Nonbinary and Trans Communities

This resource from METRAC helps two-spirit, non-binary, and trans communities understand how they can change their gender and name on legal documents and what they can do if they feel their name and gender aren’t being respected.