Ontario. Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility

Site: Toronto - Bay St

Record #: MET8236
Last Full Update: 06 Dec 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-326-7076, General Inquiry - Seniors ; 416-849-8276, Accessibility Information Line
Toll Free Phone 1-888-910-1999, Seniors Information Line ; 1-866-515-2025, Accessibility
TTY Phone 1-800-387-5559, Seniors ; 416-325-3408, Accessibility
Fax 416-326-7078, Seniors
E-Mail infoseniors@ontario.ca
Website www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-seniors-accessibility
Social Media Facebook Facebook

Agency Information

Legal Status (30) Provincial Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Oversees compliance with and enforcement of Ontario's accessibility laws, develops and maintains accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), supports development of educational resources on accessibility

  • information and referral on a wide range of seniors issues
  • policy and program development geared to seniors
  • publishes the free Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario, available online or in print
    • for Publications Ontario call ServiceOntario Publications 1-800-668-9938
  • oversees the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)

 

Seniors Community Grant program - monetary support of $1000 to $25,000 for non-profit community groups to deliver programming supporting seniors in the following areas

  • independent living, general safety and security
  • community connection and prevention of social isolation
  • financial security

Deadline to apply is January 16, 2025 at 5 pm eastern time

Hours

Contact for details

Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility No restrictions Focus is on seniors and persons with disabilities Seniors Community Grant program:
  • incorporated organizations or individuals representing local unincorporated seniors groups
  • individuals and unincorporated organizations may only apply up to $10,000

Application

Call, email or visit website
For accessibility related inquiries email accessibility@ontario.ca
Call ServiceOntario Publications 1-800-668-9938 to order print copies of the Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario

Seniors Community Grant program: apply online through Transfer Payment Ontario

Languages Interpretive Services
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
College Park, 777 Bay St
Suite 601C
Toronto, ON
Canada M7A 2J4
Intersection Bay St and College St
Mailing Address College Park, 777 Bay St 
Suite 601C 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M7A 2J4
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier-free washrooms

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Employment / Training ; Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading Consumer Protection / Complaints ; Self Employment / Entrepreneurship
Service Categories Accessibility Information ; Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance ; Business Financing ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Categorical Program Administrative Units ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Directory/Resource List Publication ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues

Agency Overview