Wellesley Institute

Name: Wellesley Institute
Address: 201 Gerrard Street E, Toronto, ON, M5A2E7, CA
Telephone: +14169721010

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Wellesley Institute works in research and policy to improve health and health equity in the Greater Toronto Area through action on the social determinants of health.
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05/29/2026

People with disabilities are not thriving. Stalled implementation of AODA is one reason. It’s time for clear timelines from the Ontario government to achieve accessibility. Our blog calls on the government to stop ignoring its own AODA deadline:

https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/stalled-aoda-increases-health-inequities-in-ontario/

05/28/2026

A modern, integrated electronic medical record system is overdue in Ontario and across Canada, but it must consider community data governance.
https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/community-governance-must-shape-canadas-new-data-systems/

05/27/2026

It’s been over a year since Ontario failed to meet its own Accessibility for Ontarians Act (AODA) deadline. Our latest blog by discusses how this failure limits social inclusion for people with disabilities and contributes to health inequities for too many in our province.

https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/stalled-aoda-increases-health-inequities-in-ontario/

05/26/2026

Frustration with Ontario’s fragmented health information landscape is nothing new. While recent government initiatives focused on improvements are encouraging, equity-deserving populations must be involved in a centralized digital health system to advance equity.
Read our latest blog: https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/community-governance-must-shape-canadas-new-data-systems/

05/23/2026

According to the Ontario Common Assessment of Need, nearly 10 per cent of people who seek mental health services live with physical disabilities – yet this group has significant unmet needs. There’s a need to enhance training for community mental health providers.
CMHA Toronto
https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/needs-magnify-when-disabilities-co-occur/

05/21/2026

The City of Toronto Black Community Data Governance Implementation Plan, produced in partnership with Black Health Alliance for the City of Toronto, outlines how to embed and advance Black data governance in alignment with the City’s Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism.

https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/toronto-black-community-data-governance-implementation-plan/

05/18/2026

Recently the federal and provincial governments have focused on standardizing electronic health record systems. While this presents an opportunity to improve health, community governance and oversight must be included with these changes.
https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/community-governance-must-shape-canadas-new-data-systems/

05/16/2026

“Eco-anxiety” is the sense of worry or fear that arises from an awareness of the environmental threats posed by climate change. It is one of many new terms that are emerging to describe the distress caused by climate change. Read Thrive Toronto’s new series on climate change and mental health, and what needs to be done to help people thrive.
https://thriveto.ca/

05/15/2026

Many in Ontario live with physical disabilities and mental health conditions – and this group has a significantly higher level of unmet needs. This blog post highlights those needs and calls for action.
CMHA Toronto
https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/needs-magnify-when-disabilities-co-occur/

05/14/2026

Data holds transformative potential to influence community well-being, enhance health outcomes and foster innovation. Our latest report, produced in partnership with Black Health Alliance, is a multi-step guide to developing and integrating Black data governance practices at the City of Toronto.

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201 Gerrard Street E
Toronto, ON
M5A2E7

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+14169721010

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http://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/

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