Fact Sheet
A visual impairment is the consequence of a functional loss of vision, rather than the eye disorder itself.
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Voice is a critical part of supporting people with disabilities. We have to understand what a voice is. It is more than the physical sound that people make. It is more than language. It is communication in whatever form that …
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There are a lot of things to think about when you are trying to decide what cell phone will be good for you. The first thing you must do is decide on the maximum amount of money you want to …
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An Employment Supports Questionnaire True or False: Community Living Toronto’s Employment Supports department is associated with ODSP. I am allowed to look for work on my own while I am with Employment Supports/Job Placement Services. ODSP Employment Supports guarantees I …
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Sometimes, your financial situation gets so out of hand that you don’t know what to do. You have not been watching your spending and it creeps up on you. You might realize that there is a problem only when you …
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When your son or daughter starts high school is a good time to start looking. Your son or daughter’s school will help in this process. Agencies and the Guidance department of your son/daughter’s school can also be contacted for assistance …
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Money is what you use to buy things. Over time we, as a society, have agreed on how many “dollars” are needed to buy each item. We know it works because we have used it over and over for all …
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A word about planning… With the shift from institutions to individuals, it is important to consider how to get people involved in planning for their futures and expressing what they want. A person-directed plan tells us about the focus person, …
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When you are planning to find a job you must have an employment goal. Your employment goal answers the question “What type of work do I want to do?”
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If you rely on family members for help with your day to day finances, it’s possible you also rely on using a family member’s bank account for storing your money. While having someone else have control over your finances might …
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