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 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
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
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
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
How did the This is Ableism project come to be? Earlier this year, we hosted a focus group on ableism and Article 8 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. A diverse group of people with disabilities told us about their priorities for a public education campaign on ableism. Their feedback is the … Continued
Hosted by Inclusion Canada & People First of Canada in collaboration with Office for Disability Issues, Employment and Social Development Canada November 30 & December 1, 2021 – via Zoom Webinar The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the dangers of congregate care and institutional living in Canada. People with an intellectual disability have been put … Continued
