ODSP Issues and Housing Committee (OIHC)

Chair:   Terrie Meehan   Click here for Chair's background.

Welcome to the ODSP Issues and Housing Committee!  This committee works on issues related to poverty, income security, the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and affordable and appropriate housing.

Click here to see our Terms of Reference.

Click here to see who is on our Committee.

Click here for articles and issues related to ODSP and housing.

News

Food Security is the name of a photographic installation piece that is on displayed in connection with the Hungry for Change: What Toronto Eats exhibition at Hart House. This photo exhibit by Toronto area photographer and anti-poverty activist Cheryl Duggan was created in collaboration with The Stop Community Food Centre. Click here to access Hungry for Change.

Have Your Say

• ODSP Medical Reviews - Access a Fact Sheet here.  It was written by the Income Security Advocacy Centre in October, 2009.

 

• Housing consultations are planned around Ontario.  Click here for dates, places and Top 10 Reasons to get involved.
  
  
• Agencies and individuals are encouraged to sign the Declaration for Affordable Housing before the consultation on the 27th.  You can find it at this website www.dignityforall.com
  
  
• Dignity for All is a campaign sponsored by Citizens for Public Justice and Canada without Poverty.
  
  
• The Income Security Advocacy Centre is monitoring the government's response to the Poverty Reduction Strategy.  Click here for more information and to get involved.
  
  

ODSP Advocacy

• Does a single person on social assistance receive enough income to live with health and dignity? Do The Math to find out!
  
  
• Income Security
  
  
• ODSP Action
  
  
• Social Assistance Review
  
  

Housing Advocacy

• www.stableandaffordable.com
  
  

News

Construction-Ready Affordable Housing Projects In Ontario Receive $52.2 Million

 

With more member involvement, we could do more!

Our Committees always welcome new members who share CWDO’s mission and values.  We meet as needed, using the IDEAL Conference^® system.

To join this Committee and to find out the next meeting date, please contact the Committee Chair.   You must first be a member of CWDO to join a committee, and have the Chair’s approval. 

If you are new, you will need to complete and send us a Membership Form.

Please review our IDEAL Conference^® instructions to find out how to participate on a Committee.

 

Updated November 8, 2009