Governor in Council Appointments

The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country for two full-time Governor in Council (GIC) positions for the Accessibility Commissioner within the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and the Chief Accessibility Officer within Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The Government of Canada is committed to […]

AccessAbility Week

Disability Inclusion 2021: Leaving no one behind Removing barriers benefits all Canadians as it allows people with disabilities to fully participate in an inclusive society. May 30 to June 5 is National AccessAbility Week. A week set aside to celebrate; the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities the accomplishments of individuals, communities and workplaces to […]

Ontario Government Budget – OCSA Statement

For people with an SCI getting vaccinated will not be an easy task.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for the Disability Community

For people with an SCI getting vaccinated will not be an easy task.

COVID-19 Survey & Report on Disability Issues

In late 2020, the federal government’s COVID-19 Disability Advisory Group released its report applying “a disability lens to the government’s response to the pandemic.” Chief among their 21 recommendations are: To provide monthly financial support to disabled people in need; To identify personal support workers as “essential services”; To ensure universal access to personal protective […]