Hosted by Inclusion Canada & People First of Canada in collaboration with the Office for Disability Issues.
Virtual Event via Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, November 13, 2023, 12pm-3:30pm Eastern
Thursday, November 14, 2023, 12pm-3:45pm Eastern
This year’s policy forum will focus on accessible and affordable housing. On Day 1, we will look at the current state of housing in Canada for people with an intellectual disability. We’ll discuss the barriers that prevent the creation of true inclusive housing. On Day 2, we’ll look at innovative housing solutions that promote real inclusion and talk about the steps we need to take individually and collectively to make this a reality.
Format: The forum will include a series of panels and interactive Question & Answer periods. Panels include perspectives of lived experience from people with an intellectual disability and families, as well as research and policy expertise from both government and community. A recording of the event will be provided to everyone who registers.
Accessibility Summary
Agenda – more details on speakers to come!
Day 1: November 13, 2024
- 11:50am Zoom Webinar Line Opens
- 12:00pm Housekeeping – Technology & Virtual Accommodations
- 12:10pm Land Acknowledgement & Opening Remarks
- 12:20pm Minister’s Remarks
- 12:35pm Session 1: Laying the Foundation: A look at current strategies, laws and policies
- 1:35pm Break
- 2:00pm Session 2: Cracks in the Foundation: Gaps, Barriers, and Red Tape
- 3:25pm Day 1 Wrap-Up
Day 2: November 14, 2024
- 11:50am Zoom Webinar Line Opens
- 12:00pm Housekeeping – Technology & Virtual Accommodations
- 12:10pm Land Acknowledgement & Opening Remarks
- 12:20pm Minister’s Remarks
- 12:35pm Day 1 Recap
- 12:40pm Session 3: Sealing the cracks: Policy solutions for inclusive housing
- 1:55pm Break
- 2:15pm Session 4: The House that Inclusion Built: The Path Forward
- 3:30pm Summary and Closing
Additional Information: All times are in Eastern Time. Participants are welcome to join for all panels or some panels and can use the registration link they receive to come and go from the forum at their convenience.
The forum will be held in English & French. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided. English and French virtual CART services, ASL and LSQ will be available. To help us provide an accessible event, please indicate your accommodation needs when you register.
For questions about this event, please contact: forum@inclusioncanada.ca
