Dear Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario community! Are you employed and do you identify as having an invisible disability? We are a team of researchers from the University of Toronto studying how people with invisible disabilities navigate the workplace. We are looking to recruit participants for our survey that are employed and have an invisible disability. If you fall into this category, we would really appreciate your participation to advance research on invisible disabilities. If you are interested in participating in the survey,

Scotiabank is developing an accessibility plan to continue building an equitable, inclusive, and accessible financial institution. Scotiabank welcomes all Canadians, whether they are a customer or not to participate in a consultation. Learn more about how to participate in an accessibility consultation by visiting: www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/personal/accessibility/accessibility-consultation.html

The ADHDe Project from the University of Windsor is delighted to announce the launch of the project’s press book, which can be found on the eCampus Ontario Open Library. This free resource is available to any organization to use and adapt, in part or in whole, to create a similar program for their community. The ADHDe Project is a student-led initiative. The “e” in “ADHDe” stands for education, equity, and empowerment. The project aims to assist with destigmatizing ADHD and neurodiversity, provide students

The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility will be refreshing its content on Ontario.ca.  Their goal is to make it easier for people in Ontario to find the information they need. This includes services and programs for seniors, as well as information about accessibility in Ontario. The Ministry is looking for user feedback on the proposed changes. This includes feedback on whether the web copy is clear and written in plain language. They are also looking for input on the website layout and

Rich Donovan is currently conducting a review of the AODA and its regulations to gather feedback and determine where improvements can be made. Have your say by participating in an upcoming virtual town hall hosted by Mr. Donovan: •    October 18, 2022 from 1pm-3pm •    November 8, 2022 from 10am-12pm Register for an event Or provide written feedback Background The AODA requires a regular statutory review of the act and its regulation. In February 2022, the Government of Ontario announced