FR

Category: Uncategorized

$1M Gift to Inclusion Canada from The Slaight Family Foundation for Disability Inclusion and the Advancement of Inclusive Housing

By

For Immediate Release December 3, 2024  TORONTO, ON – Inclusion Canada expresses it heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to The Slaight Family Foundation for their extraordinary $30 million commitment to advancing disability inclusion across Canada. We are especially honoured by the $1 million contribution to Inclusion Canada to advance our work on inclusive housing for people with intellectual disabilities.    … Continued

4 things you can do to make a difference this Disability Pride Month

By

Let’s take action this Disability Pride Month! We’ve put together some ideas to get us started. 1. Advocate for a better Canada Disability Benefit 2. Reflect on how to be an effective ally 3. Learn from people with disabilities 4. Ask political candidates about disability rights

Easy Read Recommendations

By

Advancing Accessible Communications – Final Research Report

By

Registration Open! 14th Annual Federal Policy Forum on Inclusion

By

Hosted by Inclusion Canada & People First of Canada in collaboration with the Office for Disability Issues. Virtual Event via Zoom Webinar Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 12pm-4:30pm EasternWednesday, November 22, 2023, 12pm-4:30pm Eastern This year’s policy forum will focus on inclusive employment and access to justice. On day 1, we will explore youth employment, and … Continued

POSITION ON FINANCIAL SECURITY AND INCOME SUPPORT

By

Position Statement People with intellectual and developmental disabilities must have the income and resources they require; to meet their personal support and income needs in order to secure a standard of life comparable to Canadians without disabilities; and fully participate in all aspects of community. Where income support is required to assure income security, it … Continued

13th Annual Federal Policy Forum on Inclusion – Demanding Better: How the Disability Inclusion Action Plan could change the lives of people with an intellectual/developmental disability

By

Hosted by Inclusion Canada & People First of Canada in collaboration with Office for Disability Issues, Employment and Social Development Canada November 28th, 2022 – Shaw Centre, Ottawa, Ontario (in-person event) Canada’s federal government is working on our country’s first Disability Inclusion Action Plan. The Plan’s 4 pillars explore areas that deeply impact the lives of … Continued

MAiD Infographic

By

From One Ally to Another: (My thoughts on) how to join people with disabilities in their fight against ableism

By

Slow down. Slow down the pace of your work. Recognize that some people’s minds and bodies move slower. That others are putting energy into overcoming oppression or living in poverty. A fast pace, and quick deadline, can be ableist.  Catch yourself when you feel inspired. Are you inspired by what people with disabilities can do? … Continued

12th Annual Policy Forum for Inclusion Recap

By

Please note: below is a detailed summary of the 12th Annual Federal Policy Forum for Inclusion. You can find links to all of the presentations here. Introduction On November 30th and December 1st, Inclusion Canada and People First of Canada (PFC) hosted the 12th Annual Federal Policy Forum for Inclusion. The theme for this year’s … Continued