News from ARCH Disability Law Centre
ARCH Disability Law Centre provides information, summary advice and referral service, brief services, and representation in certain cases for people with disabilities and for lawyers and other legal professionals who represent them. ARCH also provides public legal education and continuing legal education, undertakes law reform, and conducts test case litigation.
More informationNovember 5: ARCH Presents an Information Session: Accessible Transportation for Persons with Vision Disabilities
When: Thursday, November 15, 2018, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: YMCA Windsor, 500 Victoria Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A
ARCH staff lawyers Mariam Shanouda and Jessica De Marini will make presentations at this event.
Disability groups from across Canada write open letter to government calling for improvements to Bill C-81-Accessible Canada Act
Provincial and national disability rights organizations have written to express significant concerns regarding Bill C-81.
The ARCH Disability Law Centre newsletter is now available
The October 3 issue of ARCH Alert includes Updated Human Rights Commission Policy on Accessible Education, Accessible Canada Act Passes Second Reading, and more.
Media Advisory and Notice to the Community: Supreme Court Decision Undermines Access to Justice
Advocates say the judgment means anyone experiencing discriminatio because of rules or requirements in federal laws will have to argue a Charter challenge to the law in court.
New Federal Accessibility Legislation on the Horizon
Legislation meant to increase accessibility and remove barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from participating in society is expected to be introduced in the House of Commons this month.
June 5: Access Awareness 2018
When: Tuesday, June 5, 2018. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Panel; 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Reception
Where: Osgoode Hall, Lamont Learning Centre, 130 Queen St. W., Toronto (University Avenue and Queen Street West). Osgoode Station on the University Subway line is the closest wheelchair accessible subway station.
Join ARCH Disability Law Centre and the Law Society of Ontario for a discussion about privacy rights and disability.
May 4: New research: Many Ontario schools failing students who have an intellectual disability
Details of the research will be released by the report's authors, and a panel discussion between the authors and students from Ryerson University's Disability Studies program will follow.
Advocacy organizations intervening in Abbey v. Ontario
Three Ontario organizations are intervening in a court case that has implications for determining whether people affected by discriminatory government policies can be compensated.
June 6: Access Awareness Event - The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: The View from Canada
When: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 ET
- Panel Discussion: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. This portion of the program will be available as a live webcast.
- Reception: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St. W. (at University Avenue), Toronto, please enter through east-side doors facing Nathan Phillips Square. Osgoode Station on the University Subway line is the closest wheelchair accessible subway station.
Join ARCH Disability Law Centre and the Law Society of Upper Canada for a thought-provoking conversation about using the UN process to advance disability rights.
New deadline: Schedule 1 Class Action Claims, Clegg v. Ontario
April 28, 2017 is the new deadline to ask for money from the settlement of the Schedule 1 lawsuit.
Spotlight on Invisible Disabilities Project - Survey Deadline January 15
ARCH has information about how to participate in the Invisible Disabilities Project. The survey deadline is January 15, but there are also webinars for Youth, Veterans, Seniors, and one in French.
December 2: Join ARCH to Celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
When: Friday, December 2, 2016. Book signing 1:30 – 2:30 p.m, Room 303. Presentation, 3 – 5 p.m., Room 310
Where: Metro Hall, 55 John Street (at King Street West), Toronto
ARCH Disability Law Centre invites you to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, featuring a discussion and book launch.
The September 21, 2016 issue of ARCH Alert is now available
Topics in this issue of ARCH Disability Law Centre's ARCH Alert include Right to Inclusive Education, update on Forcillo appeal, and Court of Appeal rulings in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
Annexe 1-recours collectif, Clegg c. Ontario Processus de la demande
The French version of the webinar "Can your client make a claim for compensation under the Schedule 1 Class Action Settlement?" is now available.
Schedule 1 Class Action: Do you need help filing a claim?
ARCH is offering clinic days with one-on-one appointments for Schedule 1 Class Action Settlement claimants in a variety of locations. You can call ARCH to make an appointment for help with your claim.
ARCH Disability Law Centre's June 2016 newsletter is now available
Topics in his issue of ARCH Alert include class action claims period, update on medical assistance in dying legislation, changes to ODSP's medical review process, and safe injection sites.
Register for an upcoming webinar: Can your client make a claim for compensation under the Schedule 1 Class Action Settlement?
When: July 13, 2016 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Registration: https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=uxjmu1gfzpxe&campaign=2a5wwgthnube
July 13, 2016 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Some of your clients may be able to make claims under the settlement of this class action lawsuit, Clegg v. Ontario. The lawsuit dealt with abuse of people who lived at twelve institutions operated by the province of Ontario. The lawsuit recently settled and former residents can now claim compensation, but there are timelines for completing various steps in the process. This webinar, presented by ARCH Disability Law Centre provides an overview of who might be affected, what steps are involved in the claims process, and where and how to access assistance for clients who wish to make claims.
Schedule 1 Class Action Claims Period Has Started
The Court has approved the settlement in Clegg v. Ontario, the Schedule 1 class action lawsuit. You may be able to get money from the settlement if you send in a claim form by February 28, 2017.
ARCH Press Release - Amendments to the Customer Service Standard under the AODA A Step Backward
Yesterday, the Liberal Government announced their amendments to the Customer Service Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. These amendments did not improve accessibility for persons with disabilities – it weakened them.
May 31: Access Awareness Event on Developmental Services and Legal Rights
When: Tuesday, May 31, 2016, Panel Discussions: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Reception: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St. W., Toronto - Please enter through east-side doors facing Nathan Phillips Square
ARCH Disability Law Centre and the Law Society of Upper Canada present an event about community inclusion and full citizenship of persons labelled with intellectual disabilities.
