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CCD Kicks-off a New Year

On 3 January 2012, the CCD office reopened after the conclusion of the holiday season and CCD’s Committees returned to the business of improving the level of access and inclusion in Canada. This edition of the Update, provides information on the planning being done by CCD’s Committees and meetings attended by staff and volunteers.

Educating Federal Employees About the CRPD

Introduction

During 2011, CCD was active in the areas of litigation, education, policy reform, and public awareness. Our objective was the enhancement of access and inclusion in Canada for persons with disabilities. Through this work, CCD has been working to strike down barriers which limit the social and economic participation of people with disabilities.

CCD Before the Supreme Court of Canada in D.A. I. Case

Presentation to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Knowledge Talk

12 January, 2012

Michael J. Prince
University of Victoria

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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN CANADA FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
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Spring 2011

On the CCD Agenda

• Government Tries to Silence Critic of Student Loan Discrimination
• Fundamental Disability Rights Case Goes to Supreme Court of Canada
• Call for Submissions for CCD Publication

CCD Member Group Updates

During the month of November, many months of preparatory work paid high dividends, as several exciting initiatives were unveiled by CCD. In this Update, CCD shares information about the work that has been undertaken recently by CCD’s volunteers and staff.

End Exclusion 2011: Building an Inclusive and Accessible Canada

CCD’s motto is a Voice of Our Own and in this edition CCD focuses on how the voice of people with disabilities is making Canadian society more accessible and inclusive.

Meeting with Minister Jim Flaherty

Committee of States Parties

2 November 2011

Recognizing Our Political Allies

Recapping CCD’s Celebration of 30 Years of Achievements

Celebrating Our Accomplishments

Lived Experience Panel

Every province needs to have a centralized, “one stop shopping” information and referral system, either physical and/or virtual, that is accessible to people with all disabilities, offering alternate formats and plain language and with outreach to rural and northern communities.

There is an F/P/T advisory committee on people with disabilities that is currently co chaired by the province of BC. We need to find out who they are and what they're doing.