Inclusion Canada
@InclusionCA
The national federation working to advance the full inclusion & human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families.
“No one tells millionaires to be grateful for tax breaks. No one asks oil companies to be thankful for subsidies. But people with disabilities? They’re told to smile while the social safety net is exchanged for a trampoline with a hole in it.” People with disabilities are often…
Seclusion rooms don't make schools safe and they are not research-backed. They are more used for discipline and punishment instead of "safety," targeting the most vulnerable students. We must put an end to this practice. theconversation.com/seclusion-room…
REMINDER: Join us on Thursday, July 31 from 3-4 PM EST for a breakdown of our position statement on our Access to Justice priority area! We will review our priorities, calls to action and vision for an inclusive justice system, featuring self-advocates, family members and legal…
66% of Canadians with disabilities report unmet needs for health care, medications, assistive devices, or daily supports. As the Canada Disability Benefit rolls out, many advocates warn it’s not enough to close these gaps and in some provinces, it won’t even increase net income.…
Join us on Thursday, July 31 from 3-4 PM EST for a breakdown of our position statement on our Access to Justice priority area! We will review our priorities, calls to action and vision for an inclusive justice system, featuring self-advocates, family members and legal…
Reminder: Season 2, Episode 1 of Invisible Institutions is out! Check out the link below or listen to it anywhere you get podcasts. This episode is focused on Valley View Centre in Saskatchewan, which closed in 2019. Listen to survivors as they tell their lived experiences.…
Reminder: applications for the Canada Disability Benefit are open! We’ve prepared a short info sheet on how to apply: inclusioncanada.ca/wp-content/upl… We continue to work to raise the benefit to an adequate amount. In the meantime, if you are eligible, we encourage you to apply. More…
As students w/ disabilities graduate high school, they lack vital supports to succesfully transition into the workforce / further education. They have vastly fewer opportunities. While some transition programs exist, we need more of them across Canada. cbc.ca/news/canada/di…
Un rappel que nous recueillons vos témoignages de réussite dans la navigation dans l'éducation inclusive, ainsi que vos expériences négatives. jusqu'au vendredi 18 juillet ! docs.google.com/forms/d/1dUWDH…
A reminder that we are collecting your success stories in navigating inclusive education, as well as your negative experiences. until Friday July 18th! docs.google.com/forms/d/14EhIF…
Congratulations to Jamie Cooke on his new role as ED of Inclusion International. We look forward to continuing our work together advancing inclusion globally as part of the international federation of people with an intellectual disability and their families.
We are pleased to share that Jamie Cooke will join Inclusion International as Executive Director. Jamie is committed to working with our global network to make sure people with intellectual disabilities and their families are heard worldwide. Read more: inclusion-international.org/news-item/jami…
“If you don’t have a disability, you get suicide prevention. If you do — they treat you like your life isn’t worth living.” We see a strikingly similar story unfolding in Colorado, where MAiD laws are putting people with disabilities at risk. We hope that lawmakers do the right…
We're proud to share this campaign and video from Tilly Nelson about #DisabilityPrideMonth. This project was built in collaboration with people with lived experience in the disabled community and 25 of the 27 people involved on the photoshoot day come from under represented…
Save the Date for the 16th Annual Policy Forum on November 5, 12, and 19 from 7-8:30PM EST! This year's topic is inclusive education. More details and registration links to come, but we wanted you to save the dates in your calendar!
If you’ve had to advocate for inclusive education for your child with disabilities, please share your experience with us by filling out this form! docs.google.com/forms/d/14EhIF…
If you are currently eligible for the DTC, you should have received a code to apply for the new #CDB. It is a relatively easy process to apply this way. Watch this informative video that provides step-by-step instructions. youtu.be/7dAF7-t9FxQ?si…
Great interview @HaleyFlaro Thanks again to @Gov_NB for not clawing-back the #CDB. Now @YourAlberta needs to make the same decision!!! cbc.ca/news/canada/ne…
Applying for the DTC is a complex and costly process, reducing the accessibility of other programs like the CDB. Companies are also profiting from $ intended for #PWD. But there are orgs that can help for free. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…
