Question 1

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance (AODA Alliance)

Accepted Answer

A consumer-led group pushing for stronger accessibility laws and standards across Ontario.

https://aodaalliance.org/ (https://aodaalliance.org/)X (formerly Twitter)+9AODA Alliance+9AODA Alliance+9(https://www.aodaalliance.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Question 2

Ontario Disability Coalition (ODC)

Accepted Answer

Grassroots advocacy group fighting for access, equity, and disability supports—especially focused on making public services fair and responsive.

https://odcoalition.com/ (https://odcoalition.com/)DANEO+3@ODCoalition+3@ODCoalition+3(https://odcoalition.com/author/odcoalition/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Question 3

Council for Canadians with Disabilities (CCD)

Accepted Answer

A national disability rights organization with a strong Ontario presence championing inclusion and justice for all.

Website: http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/ (http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/)

Question 4

Disability Without Poverty (DWP)

Accepted Answer

A fiercely inclusive grassroots collective shining a light on the fact that 1 in 4 working-age Canadians with disabilities live in poverty. Important work, urgent mission.

https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/(https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/)

Question 5

Disability Advocacy Network of Eastern Ontario (DANEO)

Accepted Answer

Dedicated to rights advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Eastern Ontario.

https://daneo-raipheo.ca/ (https://daneo-raipheo.ca/)Ontario NDP+9ARCH Disability Law Centre+9djno.ca+9c(https://archdisabilitylaw.ca/coalition-of-disability-organizations-calls-on-parties-to-make-ontarians-with-disabilities-a-priority-in-ontario-election/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)ilt.ca+6AODA Alliance+6djno.ca+6D(https://www.aodaalliance.org/canada/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)ANEO(https://daneo-raipheo.ca/voices-of-advocacy/disability-advocacy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Question 6

CNIB Foundation

Accepted Answer

Services and advocacy for people with sight loss.
cnib.ca (https://www.cnib.ca/)

Question 7

Reach Canada

Accepted Answer

Provides legal support and advocacy services - when you need a legal backstop, this is a go-to. REACH Canada merged into ABLE2: Support for People with Disabilities, and the legal referral program moved there.

https://www.able2.org/programs/reach-legal-services/ (https://www.able2.org/programs/reach-legal-services/)

Question 8

Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC)

Accepted Answer

Works on policy and advocacy around income supports like ODSP to help protect and expand your financial safety nets.

https://incomesecurity.org/(https://incomesecurity.org/)

Question 9

Ontario Human Rights Code

Accepted Answer

Your legal foundation for disability rights in Ontario. Understanding it sets the stage for standing up for fairness.

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h19(https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h19)

Question 10

ARCH Disability Law Centre

Accepted Answer

Offers legal services and advocacy across Ontario to protect, promote, and advance disability rights.

https://www.archdisabilitylaw.ca/ (https://www.archdisabilitylaw.ca/)@ODCoalitionA(https://odcoalition.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)RCH Disability Law Centre(https://archdisabilitylaw.ca/coalition-of-disability-organizations-calls-on-parties-to-make-ontarians-with-disabilities-a-priority-in-ontario-election/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Question 11

Kenneth C. Pope Law

Accepted Answer

Ottawa-based law firm specializing in disability rights, Henson Trusts, ODSP, and estate planning. They also run helpful online webinars.

https://kpopelaw.com (www.kpopelaw.com)

Question 12

Disability Benefit Navigation (DBN)

Accepted Answer

National initiative (with Ontario agencies) that provides one-on-one guidance to adults with disabilities on accessing financial supports such as the Disability Tax Credit and Canada Disability Benefit.

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/social-development-partnerships/disabilities/organizations-benefits.html(https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/social-development-partnerships/disabilities/organizations-benefits.html)

Question 13

Our Collective Voice

Accepted Answer

A grassroots coalition of families and individuals advocating for disability rights and improved supports in Ontario. Recently active at Queen’s Park calling for policy change.

www.odcoalition.com(http://www.odcoalition.com/)

Note: “Our Collective Voice” and the ODC share a website, but represent different aspects of the movement - one grassroots and family-driven, the other a formal advocacy coalition.

Question 14

Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario (CWDO)

Accepted Answer

An organization focused on advancing human rights through community education and advocacy for persons with disabilities.

https://cwdo.ca/(https://cwdo.ca/)

Question 15

Alternatives to Legal Guardianship

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Question 16

Inclusion Canada

Accepted Answer

The flagship national organization dedicated to advancing the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities (and their families).  Think advocacy, policy influence, public awareness campaigns, and resources to help share a more inclusive Canada.

www.inclusioncanada.ca(http://www.inclusioncanada.ca/)

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