Where did they go? How many injured workers cut off or denied workers’ compensation are falling through the cracks and ending up on social assistance? Join a roundtable discussion on a research proposal to examine the connection between disentitlement from WSIB benefits and receipt of Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits among injured workers and to develop associated policy proposals and advocacy activities.
We would like to discuss our project with you and hear your feedback. All welcome.
Meeting will be held at the ISAC Legal Clinic, 55 University Ave, 14th floor (Room H1) – closest subway St Andrews. RSVP to Injured Workers’ Consultants (416)461-2411.
For those who are unable to attend the roundtable discussion this Friday Sept. 23 at 9:30 (flyer attached) you will be able to
Update: Join this live event using our live-stream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9SqwtuIWG0.
We will be monitoring the live-chat for comments. The event will be available afterwards on demand if you cannot join the live event.
(Please note that this event is streamed through Youtube. We cannot provide technical assistance with your device or accessing Youtube videos. We are unable to provide closed-captioning/ subtitles for this event.)
Project partners: The Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy, University of Waterloo Masters in Public Health Program, Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups, Injured Workers’ Consultants, Income Security Advocacy Centre and the Sudbury Community Legal Clinic.