The Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility is a provincial government ministry that helps seniors and people with disabilities stay independent, active, and socially connected. The ministry administers grant programs including Age-friendly and accessibility grants, and provides programs and services for seniors across Ontario. View Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (OMSA)'s website for more information.
The Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility is a key provincial government ministry responsible for funding programs that support seniors and promote accessibility across Ontario. The ministry administers grant programs through various channels, including Age-friendly and accessibility grants for communities and organizations.
The ministry provides comprehensive support for seniors through multiple channels, including information on tax credits, health care, caregiving, housing, and transportation. Seniors Active Living Centres programs are funded across the province to keep seniors active and socially connected.
The ministry oversees compliance with accessibility laws including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001. It supports the development of accessibility standards and promotes employment for people with disabilities.
The ministry oversees the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), which administers the Retirement Homes Act, 2010. It also works with the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council to develop and update accessibility standards.