
People with an intellectual disability have access to quality healthcare, including mental health services, on an equal basic with other free from bias and discrimination.
Our Objectives for 2024
- Successfully influence the review of Canada’s medical assistance in dying legislation to protect the rights of people with disabilities.
- Identify and promote solutions to address the inequities, experienced by people with an intellectual disability and their families in accessing healthcare during the pandemic.
- Proactively work with partners to advance access to mental health services for people with an intellectual disability and their families.
An Amendment to Ensure the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Bill C-7 (French version available here)