News and updates
DF Appeals Complaints Policy 2023
Protocol For Decisions, Disputes and Complaints About Self-Managed Attendant Services - Direct Funding Program
http://www.dfontario.ca/df_public/DF_Appeals_Complaints_Policy_2023.pdf
Posted by DFadmin on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Invitation to webinars about Covid-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccines and People with Disabilities in Ontario webinar
The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is providing a webinar on Covid-19 vaccines to empower people with disabilities with information and self-advocacy skills. The webinar will explain the different COVID-19 vaccines, their effectiveness & safety in Canada, addressing vaccine hesitancy, the meaning of herd immunity, the various stages of vaccine rollout and how to self-advocate for receiving the vaccine in Ontario. Registration details are included in the attached memo.Zoom Invitation COVID 19 Vaccines and People with Disabilities in Ontario Wed April 7 2021 1 to 3pm.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Friday, March 26th, 2021
REMINDER: March 22nd webinar about infection prevention and control
COVID & infection prevention and control (IPAC) for consumers - March 22, 2021
The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is providing the last of two sessions on IPAC education to empower people with disabilities to make informed choices about COVID-19, use of personal protective equipment, and infection control measures. This will help people with disabilities to reduce their transmission risk so they can live more independently during the second wave of this pandemic. Please register for the webinar on Monday March 22, 2021 as soon as possible. Registration details are included in the attached memo.Zoom Invitation - The Second Wave Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Mar 22 2021 1 to 3pm.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Friday, March 19th, 2021
Invitation to webinars about infection prevention and control
COVID & infection prevention and control (IPAC) for consumers - 2 upcoming webinars
The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is providing two sessions of the same workshop on IPAC education to empower people with disabilities to make informed choices about COVID-19, use of personal protective equipment, and infection control measures. This will help people with disabilities to reduce their transmission risk so they can live more independently during the second wave of this pandemic. Both sessions cover the same content, so please register for one date only: Friday, February 26, 2021, or Monday March 22, 2021. Registration details are included in the attached memo.Zoom Invitation - The Second Wave Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Feb 26 or Mar 22 2021 1 to 3pm final rev 3.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Friday, February 12th, 2021
Register for important webinars about infection prevention and control
COVID & infection prevention and control (IPAC) for consumers - 2 upcoming webinars
REGISTER SOON! The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is providing two sessions of the same workshop on IPAC education to empower people with disabilities to make informed choices about COVID-19, use of personal protective equipment, and infection control measures. This will help people with disabilities to reduce their transmission risk so they can live more independently during the second wave of this pandemic. Both sessions cover the same content, so please register for one date only: Monday, November 23 or Friday, November 27. Registration details are included in the attached memo.Zoom Invitation The Second Wave Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Nov 23 or 27.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Thursday, November 19th, 2020
CILT COVID-19 Update - October 1, 2020
COVID-19 Activities Update from the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT)
Update on the activities undertaken by the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) over the past several months.https://www.cilt.ca/cilt-covid-19-updates/
Posted by DFadmin on Friday, October 2nd, 2020
Information about Federal Government payment to persons with disabilities
Information about tax-free $600 payments for extra expenses during the pandemic
The federal government will provide automatic $600 tax-free payments to eligible individuals who are holders of a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and currently receive Canada Pension Plan disability benefits or disability supports provided by Veterans Affairs Canada. This is a federal government program and not related to the Direct Funding program.COVID-19 Measures for Persons with Disabilities.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Friday, August 21st, 2020
Notice: Job Opportunities with Direct Funding at CILT
Notice re: job opportunities in Direct Funding - Revised: August 5, 2020
This Notice is about two full-time job opportunities available with the Direct Funding Program at CILT.NOTICE - Job Opportunities in Direct Funding at CILT.pdf
DF Agreement and Resource Facilitator EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY July 2020.pdf
Direct Funding Community Facilitator EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY July 2020.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - July 9, 2020
COVID-19 Update - July 9, 2020
Links for sources of personal protective equipment across Ontario:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Options across the province - July 9 2020.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Thursday, July 9th, 2020
ODSP & COVID-19 Webinar by CILT on June 25, 2020 from 1:00 - 2:30pm
CILT Invites you to ...
Join John Mossa, CILT Independent Living Skills Coordinator, Catherine Manson, Don Valley Community Legal Services, and Andrea Hatala, ODSP Action Coalition over Zoom to connect and share information on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and COVID-19. Topics covered include: (1) ODSP and Emergency Benefits; (2) ODSP and Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB); (3) ODSP and Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB); (4) What to do if you qualify for and are not receiving these benefits; (5) Community Advocacy Campaigns and ODSP ResourcesPlease note, you will not be able to join the session without registering first.
Register in advance for this webinar by using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mccz9OvJQk6xvKS4L-b9bA
Alternative methods of registering are listed in the webinar agenda below:
ODSP and COVID 19 Presentation Thurs June 25 2020.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Monday, June 22nd, 2020
COVID-19 Update - June 5, 2020
COVID-19 Update - June 5, 2020
Links for sources of personal protective equipment across Ontario:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Options across the province - June 5 2020.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Friday, June 5th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 22, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 22, 2020
Links for sources of personal protective equipment across Ontario:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Options across the province - May 22 2020.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Friday, May 22nd, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 15, 2020
Links for sources of personal protective equipment across Ontario:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Options across the province - May 15 2020.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Friday, May 15th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 11, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 11, 2020
Links for sources of personal protective equipment across Ontario:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Options across the province - May 11 2020 update.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Monday, May 11th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 8, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 8, 2020
Advocacy Toolkit - Advocating for Your Support Person, Attendant or Communication Assistant to be with You in Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic - resource produced by ARCH Disability Law Centrehttps://archdisabilitylaw.ca/resource/advocacy-toolkit-advocating-for-your-support-person-attendant-or-communication-assistant-to-be-with-you-in-hospital-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Friday, May 8th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 7, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 7, 2020
COVID-19 Guidance for Home and Community Care Providers - Updated by Ministry of Health May 4, 2020 (posted May 7, 2020) Includes:
- Revised screening procedures;
- Revised masking recommendations for care providers / attendants.
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Thursday, May 7th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 5, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 5, 2020
Links for sources of personal protective equipment across Ontario:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Options across the province - May 5 2020 update.docx
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 1, 2020
COVID-19 Update - May 1, 2020
Notice regarding "Pandemic Pay" for frontline workers:NOTICE re Pandmic Pay May 1 2020.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Friday, May 1st, 2020
COVID-19 Update - April 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update - April 29, 2020
Universal Mask Use in Health Care - resource issued by Public Health Ontario; includes:
- Guiding principles of universal masking with extended use;
- Guiding principles of masks as part of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); and,
- Extended use and re-use of masks for universal masking.
- https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/documents/ncov/ipac/faq-covid-19-universal-mask-use-health-care.pdf?la=en
Step-by-step instructions for donning and removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Droplet and Contact Precautions - resource issued by Region of Peel (adapted from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care)
Posted on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - April 23, 2020
COVID-19 Update - April 23, 2020
Links for sources of personal protective equipment across Ontario:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Options across the province - April 23 2020 update.pdf
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Thursday, April 23rd, 2020
COVID-19 Update - April 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update - April 20, 2020
Links for sources of personal protective equipment across Ontario:PPE Options across the province.pdf
Instructional video from Public Health Ontario on putting on personal protective equipment (PPE):
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-fullppe-on
Instructional video from Public Health Ontario on removing personal protective equipment (PPE):
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-fullppe-off
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Monday, April 20th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - April 9, 2020
COVID-19 Update - April 9, 2020
COVID-19 support for current Ontario Works and ODSP recipients
Ontario Works and ODSP recipients are eligible for emergency benefits for COVID-19 related expenses. This funding, available upon request, can be used to meet a broad range of needs, including cleaning supplies, transportation, food or clothing that individuals and families may require due to COVID-19. Recipients can access emergency benefits by calling their caseworker. Emergency benefits for COVID-19 related expenses are the same for both programs: up to $100 for single individuals and up to $200 for families.
Posted by Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) on Thursday, April 9th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - March 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update - March 27, 2020
News & updates on COVID-19
CILT and Direct-Funding support the autonomy, dignity and empowerment of consumers. This is a trying time, with the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic making it harder for consumers to access needed community supports. We will continue to strive to support self-managers with up-to-date resources related to navigating the COVID pandemic, noted below. Please check back for updates.
Health-Related Resources
Government of Ontario - COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool
Government of Ontario - COVID-19 information
Ministry of Health COVID-19 Guidance: Home and Community Care Providers (pdf document)
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Home and Community Care Providers
This section includes a sample screening protocol and tips on occupational health and safety, infection prevention and control, plus advice for home and community care settings;
2019 Home Community Care Guidance
COVID-19 Screener March 11 2020
Enhanced Public Health Measures for COVID-19 March 12 from MOH
Resources for Employers Including Self-Managers
Government of Ontario - list of essential workplaces
The Centre for Independent Living Toronto, which administers the Direct Funding Program, is covered under #59
COVID-19 - federal government benefits & services (including updated information about Employment Insurance benefits)
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan Support for Canadians and Businesses
OHRC policy statement on the COVID-19 pandemic
http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/news_centre/ohrc-policy-statement-covid-19-pandemic
Helpful Posters
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What you need to know to help you and your family stay healthy - (pdf document)
Attention visitors - visitors poster (English) - (pdf document)
Avis aux visiteurs - visiteurs poster (French) - (pdf document)
COVID-19 Resource Lists from Ontario ILRCs
Centre for Independent Living Toronto - Information and Resources List related to COVID-19
Breaking Down Barriers Collingwood ILRC
Independent Living Centre Waterloo Region
Posted on Friday, March 27th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - March 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update - March 18, 2020
Notice 2
To: Website Visitors
From: Direct Funding Program
Date: March 18, 2020
Re: More information about COVID-19
Further to the March 13, 2020 update, attached are more links and resources.
As this ever-evolving situation changes, we will endeavor to provide more updates from the various sources on information you should know to protect yourself and your workers.
- Link to Resources on the CILT website https://www.cilt.ca/cilt-resources/information-and-resources-list-related-to-covid-19/
- Self-Assessment tool currently used by the province: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-self-assessment?fbclid=IwAR2WwjNWeHOSV7Y1lYxat2aYH_YSG534zD3BYALNtj87vJEFJuxqHUdd8tk
- Link to Human Resources Development Canada regarding changes the waiting period for Employment Insurance has been waived https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html
- March 18 Federal Announcement about the economic response https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer;
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands;
- Avoid close contact with people who are ill;
- Stay home when you are ill;
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the garbage and wash your hands;
- If you don't have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm;
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What you need to know to help you and your family stay healthy - poster Poster for Home ;
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Guidance for Home and Community Care Providers, which includes a sample screening protocol and tips on occupational health and safety, infection prevention and control, plus advice for home and community care settings;
2019 home community care guidance
COVID-19 Screener March 11 2020
Enhanced Public Health Measures for COVID-19 March 12 from MOH - Attention visitors - visitors poster 2019 signs EN visitors (English)
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Avis aux visiteurs - visiteurs poster 2019 signs FR visitors (French)
Posted on Friday, March 13th, 2020
For more information on the Direct Funding program, contact CILT:
Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT)
365 Bloor Street East Suite 902
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 3L4
Tel: (416) 599-2458
Fax: (416) 599-3555
TTY: (416) 599-5077
Toll Free:1-800-354-9950
Posted on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020
COVID-19 Update - March 13, 2020
COVID-19 Update - March 13, 2020
Notice
To: Website Visitors
From: Direct Funding Program
Date: March 13, 2020
Re: Information about COVID-19
Direct Funding staff understand program participants are following the latest developments and information about the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), which was recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Health officials advise you contact your local public health unit or the province-wide Telehealth Ontario service. (Telehealth is a free provincial service that will connect you with a registered nurse, who will be able to review your condition over the phone and provide advice. The phone line - 1-866-797-0000 - is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.)
The information included here is taken from the websites of the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Health which you may visit at:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
or
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/docs/2019_home_community_care_guidance.pdf
Measures to protect yourself and your staff include:
Resources Self-Managers can review and/or print:
Program puts more people with disabilities in control
The Direct Funding Program is being expanded to allow more Ontarians with disabilities to live independently in their homes.
You can read more about this in our News Release.
