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CCD keeps its members and others informed by publishing reports and newsletters.
Voice of Our Own
This quarterly newsletter updates the community on the activities of CCD and its member organizations.
May 19, 2013
CCD A Voice of Our Own - Spring 2013
March 28, 2013
CCD A Voice of Our Own - Winter 2013
Transformation of Canadian society to be more inclusive and accessible requires ongoing investments in Canadians with disabilities and their organizations. “Better outcomes will be achieved if people with disabilities are directly engaged in the design of programs and services created to support us,” said Dolan. Read more.
November 27, 2012
A Voice of Our Own: Fall 2012
On November 9, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) handed down a landmark decision on disability rights. CCD intervened in the BC Court of Appeal and the SCC. The Moore case says that students with disabilities are entitled to receive the accommodation measures they need to access and benefit from the service of public education. The Moore decision is an important victory for CCD. Read more.
Chairperson's Update
In this monthly newsletter, CCDs Chairperson shares information about the work undertaken by the National Council of Representatives, Committees, volunteers and staff.
May 7, 2013
CCD Chairperson's Update - April 2013
March 27, 2013
CCD Chairperson's Update - March 2013
Disrupting Attitudes and Destabilizing Stereotypes
Dear Friends: CCD’s motto is A Voice of Our Own and, this month, the CCD team has ensured the voice speaking in support of disability rights has been heard in the court of law, in the court of public opinion and in the academy. CCD has been speaking out to disrupt and destabilize common stereotypes about disability to the people who make decisions and shape public attitudes.~Tony Dolan, CCD National Chairperson
March 4, 2013
CCD Chairperson's Update - February 2013
CCD Weblog
April 25, 2013
Suicide Celebration Instead Of Suicide Prevention
We should really be asking: Why is no one trying to stop Susan Griffiths from committing suicide? Does the media orgy around Griffiths story mean that we believe the everyday realities of living with a disability are reason enough to get help to die? And should the media rise to the bait every time a person with a disability flaunts their suicide in the public square. Read more.
April 17, 2013
Constitutional Equality Rights: People with Disabilities Still Celebrating
“CCD celebrates the anniversary of the Charter and all those who have been using it to remove barriers to the full and equal participation of people with disabilities,” states Tony Dolan, CCD Chairperson. “April 17 is an important anniversary which we must celebrate every year.” Read more.
January 29, 2013
CMHR to feature the most inclusive design in Canadian history
Persons with disabilities, and their organizations, have challenged us and pushed us and kept our feet to the fire. Their initial concerns have helped guide our current approach. Read more.
Reports
March 12, 2013
People with Disabilities: Getting Beyond Being the Population in Waiting
The government of Canada has a clear labour force agenda and one in which persons with disabilities can participate. We are a population in waiting – waiting for government to implement strategies and approaches which support people with disabilities to exercise their skills and expertise. Such action by the Government of Canada would demonstrate that they both recognize and value the place of people with disabilities in this country. Read more.
January 30, 2013
Official Development Assistance to the World Bank
To ensure that the funds Canada commits to the World Bank have an impact on people with disabilities, CCD encourages Canada to promote at the World Bank, policies that advance access and inclusion. In particular, CCD recommends that Canada’s appointees to the World Bank promote a twin-track approach to disability and development, consultation with people with disabilities affected by World Bank programming and safeguards grounded in human rights, with a particular emphasis on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Read more.
November 18, 2012
The Moore Case: Summary of Key Points
The Moore case says that students with disabilities are entitled to receive the accommodation measures they need to access and benefit from the service of public education. In this regard, the Court said that adequate special education is not “a dispensable luxury”. With respect to children with learning disabilities, the Court said that such services serve as “the ramp that provides access to the statutory commitment to education made to all children in British Columbia.” Read more.