| Shift the Conversation: Democratic Engagement
 Democratic engagement measures the participation of citizens in public life and in governance; the functioning of Canadian governments with respect to openness, transparency, effectiveness, fairness, equity and accessibility; and the role Canadians and their institutions play as global citizens.
This week we showcase the Ward Six Community Action Team (W6CAT), a core group of affordable housing and housing co-op residents from Mimico, Ontario. With financial and resources support from LAMP Community Health Centre this group has engaged and mobilized their community.
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Minister's Medal Honouring Excellence in Health Quality and Safety
To recognize the excellent work health care providers do every day, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term care is introducing the Minister's Medal Honouring Excellence in Health Quality and Safety. This medal will be awarded to teams of organizations and/or individuals who put patients in the centre of the circle of care and incorporate a focus on quality and safety into everything they do.
Applications are due to your LHIN office by September 16, 2013
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Taking it Back: Housing, Shelter, Safe Space Now!
The Downtown East area in Toronto is one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Canada. It is also a neighbourhood experiencing rapid change as developers aim to buy up and redevelop the area.
On September 22nd the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty
will continue their fight for decent housing and shelters, safe spaces, and adequate income for all with a gathering at Allan Gardens Park.
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Add your voice to government consultations on poverty reduction
Complete the online survey
Ensure the views of AOHC and your centre are represented by completing the online survey.
To help you respond to the 9 questions, AOHC has prepared some suggested answers.
Meetings
Toronto consultation on poverty issues will be held on Thursday, September 12, 519 Church Street Community Centre, 1-4 p.m.
To register contact: rezaee@veritasinc.com
To prepare, see the questions that will be discussed.
If you have questions, please email Jacquie@aohc.org
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Privacy Basics and Beyond Professional Learning Event
Provide centres with a grounding in privacy requirements, and an understanding of gaps and next steps to address them.
Featured speakers include: Alison Blair, Interim Director, Health Analytics Branch, MOLTC speaking on "Circle of Care and its Impacts on Health Links" as well as Tara Tyson, CIPP/C Chief Privacy Officer, Director, Privacy and Information Security OACCAC with her session on "Lessons learned by the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC) with health system integration efforts, privacy and data sharing".
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $200 + HST per participant
Location: Villa Colombo - Sala Caboto, 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto ON
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AODA workshop in Ottawa - Sept. 20th
You are invited to participate in a free, half-day workshop on the AODA being hosted at the Somerset West CHC.
Click here for more information and registration or email Constance Exley, AODA Project Lead.
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Free webinar on the Integrated Accessibility Standards (AODA)
All centres must comply with the Integrated Accessibility Standards of the AODA. This webinar will review what those standards are, what centres need to do and by when, as well as provide webinar participants with tools, tips, and resources to make their compliance easier.
Date/time: September 24, 2013 - 12:00-1:00pm
Presenter: Constance Exley, AODA Project Lead
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Free webinar on navigating legal services for people with disabilities
This free webinar is designed to help workers identify legal issues and problems faced by people with disabilities. AOHC, through its AODA Education and Outreach Initiative, has invited ARCH Disability Law Centre, a specialty community legal aid clinic, to help centre staff navigate the legal system and know where to refer clients for such issues as attendant services and independent living; legal counselling; accommodation in education; developmental services; housing; and social assistance issues, such as ODSP.
Date/time: October 8, 2013 (1:00-2:00pm)
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