November 22, 2011
Celebrating Our Accomplishments
We have produced this booklet both to celebrate our success and to help others understand the contribution of the disability rights movement in Canada.
Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon, far left, observes as U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, second from left, meets members of the Canadian delegation, including CCD's Steve Estey. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
November 11, 2011
Disability lens evaluation of four provincial poverty reduction strategies: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia
This report reviews the poverty reduction strategies of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. Read more
November 17, 2011
Social Assistance Disability Income Expenditures
“Because they are often excluded from the regular workforce, Canadians who become disabled or those who have disabilities are forced to rely on social assistance programs,” explains social policy consultant John Stapleton of Open Policy Ontario. “Over the past five years alone, the social assistance share of total disability income programs has risen to almost 29% across Canada, even higher in Ontario. The clear trend is toward the ‘welfare-ization’ of disability benefits.” Read more
More on Our Issues
February 5, 2012
CCD Chairperson's Update: January 2012
February 5, 2012
CCD Chairperson's Update: December 2011
January 17, 2012
Advancing the Participation of People with Disabilities in the Labour Market: International Practices and Lessons
December 21, 2011
IN UNISON: A Canadian Approach to Disability Issues
December 18, 2011
A Voice of Our Own: Spring 2011
December 18, 2011
CCD Chairperson's Update: November 2011
HRSDC Minister Diane Finley, Defense Minister Peter MacKay, NDP Disability Critic Judy Wasylycia-Leis, Liberal MP Mike Savage, Liberal MP the Hon. Carolyn Bennett and Bloc MP Yves Lessard joined leaders from the disability community at a CCD celebration of Canada's ratification of the CRPD.
Weblog
November 18, 2011
Recapping CCD's Celebration of 30 Years of Achievements
Our list of political allies is not exhaustive. We have named many but there are others who have championed our issues internationally, nationally, provincially and local. I invite you to add to the list other elected officials who you know have been champions of disability issues and have worked to build a more Inclusive and Accessible Canada. ~ Marie White Read more.
Press Release
December 1, 2011
Celebrating Our Accomplishments on UN Day of Persons with Disabilities
On 3 December 2011, Canadians will be celebrating the United Nations’ Day of Persons with Disabilities. The history of advances in disability policy at the federal level is presented in a new book, called Celebrating Our Accomplishments, published last month by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), a national organization of people with disabilities working for an inclusive and accessible Canada. Read more.