Non-Apparent Disabilities Workshop in London, Nov 21 2026
If you’re navigating the world with a non-apparent/invisible disability, you aren’t alone – and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Join us for an interactive and practical hybrid workshop designed to help you stand up for yourself and/or your members and navigate the systems in a collaborative space where you can build a network of support. We will explore what non-apparent disabilities are, how they may show up in everyday life, and the ways they can affect participation in the workplace. We’ll also consider how we can contribute to more inclusive, supportive environments. In this workshop, you…
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Holly Sullivan
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Region 1
Linden Huizinga
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(519) 504-8581
Region 2
Tracey Ann Halkyard
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(705) 896-9887
Region 3
Janet Heyman
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Co-Chair
Region 4
Gillian Axten
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(514) 909-6682
Region 4
Fareed Mohammed
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Region 5
Rina Gulli
Region 6
Janet Ford
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(807) 633-6264
Co-Chair
Region 7
The function of the Disability Rights Caucus is:
- to provide a safe and healthy space for members of the Disability Rights Caucus to discuss their issues and develop strategies to address the issues.
- to increase awareness and understanding of equity issues as they relate to individuals with disabilities and to liaise with the respective Provincial Committees.
- to identify barriers and denied rights that prohibit full participation of persons with disabilities within OPSEU/SEFPO and the broader society.
- to present recommendations to the Provincial Committees or to Departments of OPSEU/SEFPO for action and/or referral to the Executive Board on issues related to barriers and rights that effect individuals with disabilities within OPSEU/SEFPO, the workplace and the broader society.
- to liaise with OPSEU/SEFPO members with a disability as defined under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Ontario Disability Support Program – Ontario Government Program (ODSP)
The Ontario Disability Support Program Income Support helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.
Ontario Disability Support Program (gov.on.ca)
A R C H Disability Law Centre
ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialty legal clinic that practices exclusively in disability rights law. ARCH is dedicated to defending and advancing the equality rights, entitlements, fundamental freedoms, and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Ontario. In order to carry out its mandate, ARCH provides a range of legal services directly to persons with disabilities in Ontario, including the Summary Advice and Referral Service. Through this service, ARCH provides basic legal information and summary legal advice on certain disability-related areas of law to persons with disabilities from across Ontario.
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities – Ontario Government Program (ACSD)
If you are a parent or guardian who is caring for a child with a severe disability you may be able to get financial support through the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) Program. This program provides financial support for low-income and moderate-income families to cover some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has a severe disability.
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program | Ontario.ca
Assistive Device Program
If you have a long-term physical disability, you can get help paying for equipment and supplies when you qualify for the Assistive Devices Program.
Assistive Devices Program | ontario.ca
Accessibility for Ontarian’s with Disabilities Act – (AODA)
About accessibility laws | ontario.ca
Autism Ontario Program (OAP)
The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) offers support to all eligible families of children and youth on the autism spectrum. Children and youth who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by a qualified professional are eligible for the program. Children receive services and supports until the age of 18.
Ontario Autism Program | ontario.ca
Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)
Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) is the access point for adult developmental services funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) in Ontario. There are 9 DSO agencies located across the province; serving different counties and regions.
If you have a developmental disability, live in Ontario, and are 18 years old you must apply through DSO to see if you are eligible to receive adult ministry-funded supports available in your community.
Federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.
Disability tax credit (DTC) – Canada.ca
Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits (CPPD)
The disability benefit is a monthly payment you can get if you:
- are under 65
- contributed enough to the Canada Pension Plan
- have a mental or physical disability that regularly stops you from doing any type of substantially gainful work
- have a disability that is long-term and of indefinite duration, or is likely to result in death.
Canada Pension Plan disability benefits: Apply – Canada.ca
Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups (ONIWG)
ONIWG is a provincial voice for workers who have been injured or made ill on the job. We have first-hand experience of the WCB/WSIB system, know it needs improvement and take united action to make this happen.
Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups (ONIWG) (injuredworkersonline.org
Ontario Human Rights Code – Disability (OHRC)
The Code protects people from discrimination and harassment because of past, present and perceived disabilities. “Disability” covers a broad range and degree of conditions, some visible and some not visible. A disability may have been present from birth, caused by an accident, or developed over time.
Disability | Ontario Human Rights Commission (ohrc.on.ca)
Prevention Link
Each day, we aim to improve the well-being of Ontario’s most vulnerable workers, including injured workers, young workers and those that are new to working in Ontario. As a leading provider of workplace disability prevention training and advisory services, we use evidence based secondary prevention research to inform the primary prevention of occupational disability.
Prevention Link – Disability Prevention at Work
Industrial Accident Victims‘ Group of Ontario (IAVGO)
IAVGO is a charitable not-for-profit community-based legal clinic that has provided free legal services to injured workers in Ontario since 1975. We are funded by Legal Aid Ontario. IAVGO operates Advocates for Injured Workers, a student legal aid clinic.