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Organization:
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Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (The)
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Phone Numbers:
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416-598-2656
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-598-2656
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Fax:
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416-598-7924
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Address:
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55 University Ave, Suite 1500
Toronto, ON
M5J 2H7
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Intersection:
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University Ave and King St W
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Location:
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Toronto (Old Toronto)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Accessible Drop-Off Location for Wheel Trans : Orillia Street (behind 55 University Avenue accessed from Wellington Street W * direct access to the building’s rear accessible entrance * drivers are able to pull up right next to the door * parking is located underground for a fee
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Executives:
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Saman Jaffery Ullmann - Co-Board Chair
Dr Carole Cohen - Co-Board Chair
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Service Description:
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Specialty community legal clinic provides a range of legal services to low income seniors * promotes systematic changes to improve senior rights * workshops and community outreach for seniors, service providers and organizations
Elder law issues include:- health care consent,
- advance care planning
- long term care, community care
- retirement home tenancies
- seniors consumer issues
- elder abuse
- pensions and income security
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Self referral * call
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Low-income people aged 60 and older in Ontario
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French publications
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Area Served:
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Ontario
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Last Updated:
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8/7/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=12215
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