Accessibility Services

DSTO's Annual Information Fair 2013: TPL Will Be There!

Developmental Services Toronto is holding their 8th Annual Information Fair on Tuesday May 14th.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about services offered to adults with developmental disabilities and their families by agencies, organizations and groups throughout the city.  

There will be presentations throughout the day, and then, from 2pm - 3pm, a Self-Advocate Social with coffee and tea and hanging out.

The event is free, and no registration is required. It takes place at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto.

Don't forget to visit Toronto Public Library at our information booth - we'll be there!

 

 

 

 

AEBC Vision Assistive Technology and Community Support Exhibition 2013

The 2013 Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) Conference will take place from Friday, April 26th to Sunday, April 28th at the Cambridge Suites Hotel, downtown Toronto. 

On Friday, from 10am - 4pm, displays from various vendors, organizations, social groups and service providers will be set up for the public and members. Several presentations and workshops are also scheduled.

This FREE public event will appeal to a wide range of individuals:

• People and families affected by vision loss
• Consumers looking for information about service providers, products and services in the area of vision loss
• Organizations working to remove access barriers to employees or customers with vision loss
• Teachers, students and parents looking for adaptive solutions in the education setting
• Anyone who is interested in the areas of access, inclusion, blindness, independent living, or caregiving

Nineteen exhibitors will be displaying their products and services, and there will be eight scheduled breakout presentations during the day.

Technologies on display include:

• Screen magnification software
• Screen readers
• Electronic video magnifiers (CCTVs)
• Portable magnifiers
• Text scanning solutions
• DAISY digital book readers
• Braille and talking notetakers
• Refreshable Braille displays
• Braille embossers
• Portable GPS
• Talking cell phone solutions
• Daily living aids and more!

Of course, Toronto Public Library will have an information table at Friday's event.

What a fabulous opportunity to see so many products, service clubs and agencies in the same place at the same time!

Details:

Friday April 26th, 2013
10am to 4:00pm
Cambridge Suites Hotel
15 Richmond Street East, Toronto
2nd Floor

Don't miss it! 

 

 

Golden Mile's Information Fair For People With Disabilities And Their Families

Golden Mile Employment & Social Services will be hosting an information fair for people with disabilities and their families on Tuesday March 19th, 2013.

The fair will take place between 1 - 3:30 pm at 1880 Eglinton Avenue East, Unit 139, Community Room.

Participating community agencies include:

 Action for Neigbourhood Change ("The Hub") -  works with residents to create strong, engaged communities

Better Living Toronto

Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work - promotes and supports meaningful employment of people with disabilities

Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) - links people to services needed at home and in their communities

Community Living Toronto - offers support and services to people with intellectual disabilities

Flemingdon Community Legal Services- offers legal advice about landlord/tenant, ODSP income support and immigration issues

March of Dimes Canada -  provides programs/services to people with physical disabilities to encourage independence and participation

RBC Royal Bank will be on hand to provide Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) information.

Service Canada

Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Woodgreen Community Services - offers personalized employment services in addition to many other community services

And of course, the Toronto Public Library will have a display, with information about the Library's adult literacy programs, Home Library Service, and services and assistive technologies for people with disabilities. TPL staff will be on hand to answer your questions.

Drop in, or register for this event online using the Employment Centre (EC) Portal.

Come and meet us!  

 

TPL at People in Motion

TPL is happy to once again be participating at the People in Motion show being held in the Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place on June 3^rd and 4^th.  If you’re attending, remember to stop by our booth for information about our services and programs.   You can sign up for a library card and get a Summer Reading Club poster and stickers for kids!   Plus, you’ll get to meet some of the the friendly staff from Home Library Service and the Accessible Services Committee.

You can find out more info about People in Motion here.  We hope to see you there!