Fact Sheet
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, is a term used to describe the range of permanent disabilities caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol.
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Fact Sheet
Fragile X is a hereditary/genetic condition that can impact families in many ways.
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Maintaining a reasonable standard of living on ODSP is next to impossible. Some ODSP recipients are fortunate to have parents, siblings, or other relatives who are willing to help out, financially. While an aunt, uncle or grandparent are ready to …
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What is the Public Guardian and Trustee? While Ontario provides for citizens to make their own decisions and appoint substitute decision-makers, there is also provision for a Public Guardian and Trustee who can act on behalf of citizens who are …
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Fact Sheet
Having a hearing impairment means that a child has lost some hearing in one or both ears.
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What is a Trust? A trust is a legal arrangement where someone sets up an account to help someone else, called the beneficiary. The account is in the name of another person or persons. These persons, the trustees, must use …
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Understanding and appreciating differences Imagine a flower with lots of petals: each petal represents a part of you that makes you special, or a part that is important to you that makes you who you are as a person. Some …
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Appreciating our common humanity Despite the differences, one important thing we all have in common is that we are human. We might also have lots of other things or qualities in common with each other such as liking the same …
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When you receive a cheque, you need to cash it. The best way to do this is through your own bank account. If you do not yet have a bank account, see the article titled “How to open a bank …
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Overview: Ontario introduced a new photo card that will provide government-issued identification to more than 1.5 million Ontarians who do not drive. The Ontario photo card makes it easier for non-drivers to perform everyday activities such as cashing a cheque …
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