September Connections Newsletter

Shane is all smiles visiting with his SWACA friends
In this issue of the Connections Newsletter, you will learn about the sprOUT Toronto group, about our wonderful Council Members, a special surprise backyard BBQ, Viola Desmond Park Naming Ceremony coverage, what the Self Advocates have been up to this summer, and one of our summer students, Jessica, had the honour of meeting MP of Scarborough Rouge Park, Gary Anandasangaree who actually sponsored the Canada Summer Jobs application.

An open letter to Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Lisa MacLeod

Earlier this week, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Lisa MacLeod, announced a 1.5% increase to ODSP rates effective this fall. The government also announced that they would be cancelling the Basic Income pilot, 15 months into the proposed 3 year project. This afternoon, we issued a letter to Minister MacLeod in response to these announcements.

Easter Seals – THE DISABILITY TRAVEL CARD

Easter Seals, VIA Rail and Coach Canada LOGO
The Disability Travel Card is for people of all types of permanent disabilities who require the assistance of a support person when travelling with VIA Rail Canada, Greyhound Canada, Coach Canada, and Motor Coach Canada.

June Connections Newsletter

Want to know what we have been up to this past month? Want to find out the fun events that are happening this month across the GTA? Read our Membership newsletter!