Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility

What we do

Seniors

• provide seniors with information on programs and services, healthy lifestyles and aging
• recognize and promote seniors' contributions to communities
• encourage greater social inclusion and volunteerism among seniors
• support and recognize age-friendly communities across the province
• oversee the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)

Accessibility

• embed accessibility into government policies, programs and services
• support the development of educational tools and resources on accessibility
• oversee the compliance with, and enforcement of, accessibility laws
• help create and update accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• promote employment for people with disabilities by engaging employers, disability organizations, service providers, not-for-profit organizations and educational providers