Wellesley Institute

People with disabilities are not thriving. Stalled implementation of AODA is one reason. It’s time for clear timelines from the Ontario government to achieve accessibility. Our blog calls on the government to stop ignoring its own AODA deadline:

https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/stalled-aoda-increases-health-inequities-in-ontario/

According to the Ontario Common Assessment of Need, nearly 10 per cent of people who seek mental health services live with physical disabilities – yet this group has significant unmet needs. There’s a need to enhance training for community mental health providers.
CMHA Toronto
https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/needs-magnify-when-disabilities-co-occur/

“Eco-anxiety” is the sense of worry or fear that arises from an awareness of the environmental threats posed by climate change. It is one of many new terms that are emerging to describe the distress caused by climate change. Read Thrive Toronto’s new series on climate change and mental health, and what needs to be done to help people thrive.
https://thriveto.ca/

Many in Ontario live with physical disabilities and mental health conditions – and this group has a significantly higher level of unmet needs. This blog post highlights those needs and calls for action.
CMHA Toronto
https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/needs-magnify-when-disabilities-co-occur/

Data holds transformative potential to influence community well-being, enhance health outcomes and foster innovation. Our latest report, produced in partnership with Black Health Alliance, is a multi-step guide to developing and integrating Black data governance practices at the City of Toronto.