2 Important Community Educational Workshops: Housing Rights and Disability Related Financial and Support Programs in Ontario
1) Federation of Metro Tenants’ Associations (FMTA) invites you to register to attend a series of Tenant Rights Educational Workshops on September 22-24, 2025!
From: September 22 – September 24, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM or 7 PM – 8 PM
Where: Online over Zoom
RSVP via website links or Contact: Joeita at joeita@torontotenants.org
(416) 413-9442
These FREE interactive workshops explain your basic tenant rights, fighting an eviction, rules about rent explained and getting repairs done.
Mon, Sept 22 @ 12 pm: Your Basic Tenant Rights
Tues, Sept 23 @ 12 pm: Getting Repairs Done
Tues, Sept 23 @ 7 pm: Your Basic Tenant Rights
Wed, Sept 24 @ 7 pm: Rules About Rent Explained
Make sure to check out their website for the full list of workshops!
Registered participants will get Zoom links the night before. Need accommodations? Let them know! They will do their best to accommodate your needs.
2) Disability Related Financial and Support Programs in Ontario: Virtual Information Series presented by Service Canada
Date: Monday October 6, 2025
Time: 9am-4pm (ET)
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Register for each session individually.
This series will provide valuable insights into eligibility, application processes, and how to access the supports available to you. Choose the session(s) that interest you and register using the links provided below. You’ll be asked to enter your name and email address, and a link will be sent to access the session of your choice.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Topic: Disability Tax Credit and Certificate
Discussion Points: Learn how the Disability Tax Credit can reduce income tax.
Presented by: Canada Revenue Agency
Register here for Disability Tax Credit & Certificate
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Topic: ACSD, SSAH & MFTD
Discussion Points: Explore financial supports for families caring for children with disabilities.
Presented by: Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Register here for Navigating Supports for Children with Disabilities
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Topic: Ontario Works
Discussion Points: Understand how Ontario Works provides financial supports
Presented by: Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Register here for Getting Support for Ontario Works
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Topic: ODSP
Discussion Points: Learn about the Ontario Disability Support Program providing financial, health, and disability supports.
Presented by: Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Register here for Navigating the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Topic: RDSP
Discussion Points: Learn how to save for the future with Registered Disability Savings Plans
Presented by: Employment and Social Development Canada
Register here for Understanding Registered Disability Saving Plans (RDSP)
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Topic: Canada Disability Benefit
Discussion Points: Learn how to access the new federal financial support for adults with disabilities.
Presented by: Service Canada
Register here for Canada Disability Benefit
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Topic: Canada Pension Plan Disability
Discussion Points: Discover how CPP-D supports individuals unable to work due to long-term disability.
Presented by: Employment and Social Development Canada / Service Canada
Register here for Understanding Canada Pension Plan Disability
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Topic: Panel of Experts & Live Q&A
Discussion Points: Live expert panel answering general questions about disability-related support programs in Ontario.
Presented by: Panelists include representatives from:
· Canada Revenue Agency (Disability Tax Credit)
· Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (ACSD, SSAH, MFTD, OW & ODSP)
· Employment and Social Development Canada / Service Canada (RDSP, CDB, CPP-D)
