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Work Permits
The requirements and processing times for a Work Permit vary according to the type of work you will do in Canada.
moreSpecial Needs
Many organizations in Kingston provide services to children and adults with intellectual or physical disabilities. The support covers many different areas of life and includes:
- Financial aid to help parents with the extra costs associated with caring for children with special needs
- Social work, psychological and psychiatric assessments
- Recreational and sports programs
- Housing and education assistance
- Employment and career opportunities
- Student grants, tax credits and income tax refunds
- Counselling and referrals
- Internet resources
- Support groups
Ontario law requires businesses, hospitals, governments, schools, universities, stores, restaurants, dental offices and other organizations to accommodate the special needs of people with disabilities.
The City of Kingston has a municipal accessibility advisory committee that advises the city on issues affecting people with disabilities. The city also operates a special Kingston Access Bus for people who are unable to use the regular transit system.
For More Information
Service Canada – Services for People with Disabilities
Information about benefits, loans, services, housing, travelling and financial aid for people of all ages with disabilities.
Information about benefits, loans, services, housing, travelling and financial aid for people of all ages with disabilities.
AccessON
Information about barriers to accessibility, Ontario accessibility laws, accessibility tips and tools and welcoming people with disabilities. Includes videos and stories. Ontario government site.
Information about barriers to accessibility, Ontario accessibility laws, accessibility tips and tools and welcoming people with disabilities. Includes videos and stories. Ontario government site.
Making Ontario Accessible
Ontario law requires businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations and other organizations to abide by mandatory accessibility standards. Ontario government site.
Ontario law requires businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations and other organizations to abide by mandatory accessibility standards. Ontario government site.
Special needs
How to apply for programs and services to help children with special needs, including autism, developmental disabilities, behavioural problems and severe disabilities. Ontario government site.
How to apply for programs and services to help children with special needs, including autism, developmental disabilities, behavioural problems and severe disabilities. Ontario government site.
Persons with Disabilities Online
Information for people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. Includes details on employment, housing, health, tax benefits and transportation and a travel and tourism tool.
Information for people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. Includes details on employment, housing, health, tax benefits and transportation and a travel and tourism tool.
I have a disability. What kinds of services can I get?
Information about child care, health care, housing, transportation, recreation programs and employment for people with disabilities. Includes links to sites with information about financial assistance.
Information about child care, health care, housing, transportation, recreation programs and employment for people with disabilities. Includes links to sites with information about financial assistance.
Accessible Transportation (Canadian Transportation Agency)
People with disabilities can get information about travelling by air, rail and water. Includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), an RSS news feed, and information about filing a complaint.
People with disabilities can get information about travelling by air, rail and water. Includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), an RSS news feed, and information about filing a complaint.
AbilityOnline.org
A free, online Internet site for young people with disabilities and illnesses to connect with one another.
A free, online Internet site for young people with disabilities and illnesses to connect with one another.
DAWN Ontario – Disabled Women’s Network Ontario
An organization of volunteers who promote social justice, human rights and equality for women and girls with disabilities.
An organization of volunteers who promote social justice, human rights and equality for women and girls with disabilities.
Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
A special committee that advises the municipality on accessibility issues affecting people with disabilities.
A special committee that advises the municipality on accessibility issues affecting people with disabilities.
