2025 Provincial Candidate Debate on Disability Issues

Ontario’s general elections are coming up on February 27, 2025, and we continue to advocate for meaningful commitments from the government and political parties on the critical issues facing the Developmental Services sector. Help us spread the word as we work towards supporting an inclusive and accessible election.

2025 Provincial Candidate Debate on Disabilty Issues

Held: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Where: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Kilgour Road, Bayview North of Eglinton
Moderator: Isaac Callan, Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News

Confirmed Participants:

Ignacio Mongrell – Green Party

Kathryn McGarry – Ontario Liberal Party

Marjorie Knight – Ontario NDP

TVO’s The Agenda​

David Lepofsky, disability advocate and chair, AODA Alliance appeared on TVO’s The Agenda, to discuss key issues and barriers that persist, how Ontarians with disabilities will be affected by this provincial election, parties’ commitments for ODSP, and more. 

News Release - February 20, 2025

Coalition of disability organizations call on candidates to make disability a priority in the provincial election

12 organizations host election debate with more than 500 attendees

Key Messages for the 2025 Provincial Candidate Debate on Disability Issues

MEDIA ADVISORY - 2025 Provincial Candidate Debate on Disability

Election Engagement Toolkit - Ontario General Election 2025

With Ontario currently in the middle of an early election, your voice is more crucial than ever.

This toolkit is designed to empower OASIS and Community Living Ontario member agencies and allies to effectively raise critical issues facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families during the 2025 Ontario Election.

A Guide to Accessible Voting in Provincial Elections

This guide is a helpful resource on accessible voting by Elections Ontario. Please visit to know more about voter registration, voting locations, Assistive voting technology and more.

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