ARCH Disability Law Centre

Record #: MET0017
Last Modified: 31 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 06 Jun 2024

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments Collect calls accepted

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-482-8255 ; Toll Free Fax: 1-866-881-2723 ; Toll Free TTY: 1-866-482-2728
Toll Free Phone 1-866-482-2724
TTY Phone 416-482-1254
Fax 416-482-2981
E-Mail intake@arch.clcj.ca
Website archdisabilitylaw.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARCHDisabilityLawCentre 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ARCHDisability

Site Information

Description (Site) Cross street: University Ave and King St W
Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
55 University Ave
15th Fl
Toronto, ON
Canada M5J 2H7
Intersection University Ave and King St W
Mailing Address 55 University Ave 
15th Fl 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5J 2H7
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Elevator with braille features

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Community legal clinic

Summary Advice and Referral -- confidential advice and information related to disability issues
  • telephone service
  • limited representation in test case litigation
  • representation for individuals in priority cases
  • collect calls accepted
  • public speaking
  • law reform initiatives
  • adaptive technology workstations for Internet access, Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm
  • electronic newsletter
  • funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-1 pm, 2 pm-5 pm; no intake on Mondays
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility People with disabilities, must meet financial and case eligibility guidelines
Application Call to speak with Intake Coordinator and Human Rights Worker
Languages American Sign Language (ASL) - (interpreters by appointment); Other - interpreters available in other languages by appointment
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name Disability Law Centre
Former Name Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped (ARCH) (1996) ; ARCH: A Legal Resource Centre for Persons with Disabilities (2005)

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name ARCH Disability Law Centre
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Regional / Municipal - Community Service Partnerships (CSP)

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Community Legal Clinics ; Legal Counselling ~ People With Disabilities ; Legal Information Services ~ Disabilities Issues ; Legal Representation ~ People With Disabilities ; Legislative Advocacy ~ Disabilities Issues ; Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities ; Public Internet Access Sites ~ People With Disabilities