2nd Episode of “Disability Rights and Wrongs – The David Lepodcast” Explores Why New Buildings Keep Being Built with Accessibility Barriers #AODA #accessibility #AODAfail disability-rights-and-wrongs-the-david-lepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/drw...
Check Out video series on tackling the many unfair disability #accessibility barriers in Ontario’s health care system www.aodaalliance.org/whats-new/ch... #AODA #AODAfail #Onpoli
Last question of this Live 2025 Disability Candidate Debate:
Why should we vote for your party this election?
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education #Autism #OnNDP #GPO #OnLiberals #vote #HumanRights #SDGs
"Next question: You 3 parties are all agreeing on doubling ODSP. Why should we trust you?" Lepofsky
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
"Next question was one I asked during my introduction at the start of this debate:
If you are in opposition what will you do to put pressure on the Government on disability issues?" Lepofsky
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
"6th question is about the 40 year waiting list for group home supportive housing for people with developmental disabilities." Lepofsky
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
"5th question: Which party will support committing to non-profits delivering supportive housing, not for-profit developers." Lepofsky
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
"There's an empty chair at this #OntarioElection Disability Debate for a Tory rep if they want to arrive at any time...they'd be very welcome." Lepofsky
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education #DayPrograms
"Each rep talked about the need for additional strategies in addition to ODSP increases e.g. rent control" Lepofsky
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
Next question is on the plight facing people with disabilities on ODSP given the escalating cost of living.
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#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
"I want to applaud the amazing team from a dozen disablity organizations who came together under ridiculous time pressure to pull together this election disability issues debate." Lepofsky
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
"1st question to the parties is about the accessible housing crisis. This is a growing problem in society. it is part of the Accessible Ontario Pledge which we asked all the parties to make." Lepofsky
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
"Debate hosed by Global News reporter Isaac Callan.
almost 900 registered for this debate, a huge record for a disability election debate" Lepofsky
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
"Ontario Tories did not send a rep to speak at this #OntarioElection Disability Debate. All other major parties did. Also, the Tories did not answer our call for Accessible Ontario Pledge" Lepofsky
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
Live Zoom All Candidates Disabilities Debate
3rd question to the candidates:
ODSP program has been cut and held back. How will cost of living inflation be addressed?
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
Live Zoom All Candidates Disabilities Debate
2nd question to the candidates:
What will your party do about accessible housing to address the decades long wait lists and problems with building code?
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
Live Zoom All Candidates Disabilities Debate
1st question to the candidates:
What was your first job?
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
Kathryn McGarry, Ontario Liberal candidate at live Disability Candidates Debate
Live Zoom All Candidates Disabilities Debate
Candidate from Ontario Liberal party giving 3 min overview of Liberal disability commitments.
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
Margorie Knight, NDP candidate speaking at the debate
Live Zoom All Candidates Disabilities Debate
Candidate from Ontario NDP giving 3 min overview of NDP disability commitments.
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
Ignacio Mongrell, Green Party Candidate speaking at the Disability Debate
Live Zoom All Candidates Disabilities Debate
Candidate from Green Party of Ontario giving 3 min overview of GPO disability commitments which are fully costed.
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment #housing #education
All 4 parties invited to attend but only #GPO, #OnNDP, and #Liberal in attendance. No candidate from #DougFord conservatives.
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment
Moderator starts by thanking Holland Bloorview for facilitator and giving land acknowledgement. ASL interpreter provided in person and on screen
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment
Live Zoom All Candidates Disabilities Debate screen capture with introduction for the event by David Lepofsky, chair of the AODA Alliance
Live Zoom All Candidates Disabilities Debate screen capture with introduction for the event by David Lepofsky, chair of the AODA Alliance
#Disability #ONElxn #Elxn2025 #AODA #AODAfail #OBC #ODSP #poverty #employment
Deep snow is such a complete environmental barrier for physically disabled and non-visibly disabled people. I usually don't get easily tired on my walks, but holy shit was I out of breath. I had to stop for a few minutes to rest. Inaccessible and unacceptable ☹️ #AODAfail
After 6 years under Ford Conservatives, has the provincial government created a barrier free province? NO! Doug and his bros massively dropped the ball on AODA. Then, they didn’t even bend over to try to pick it back up! #AODAFail #DJNO #SocialMurder
open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...
Alt: The image features a statement in bold, white serif text set against a black background. The background has a subtle texture with light streaks, adding depth to the image, in particular at the bottom which transitions from a deep blue at the top left corner to a warmer gradient featuring hues of orange and red at the bottom right. The text is centered and takes up the majority of the image, reading in all caps: "THERE NEEDS TO BE A GREATER FOCUS ON INVESTING IN THE SOCIAL SYSTEM IN ONTARIO INCLUDING ACTUAL, ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND LIVABLE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE RATES."
Indie Journalist Doreen Nichol dived into our position on the AODA in 2025. the unbelievable failures of the last 20 years of #AODAFail, and taking a holistic approach to fighting back against neoliberal social murder:
doreenn.substack.com/p/ford-gover...
The proposed #AODA Education standard that's been reviewed but not adopted, would prevent all the expensive & needless discriminatory & accessibility barriers this money will create
#AccessibleCanada #ONelxn #Elxn2025 #onpoli #AODAfail #disability #accessibility #BuildingCode #discrimination #bias
