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Canadian disability organizations host event at United Nations
On Thursday, June 16, Inclusion Canada joined disability partners in hosting a side session at COSP 15 on the expansion of MAiD in Canada.

Inclusion Canada
Jun 20, 20222 min read


Doing my part: How to make digital content accessible
Happy National AccessAbility Week! Although I’ve been working in the disability and inclusion space for almost 8 years, I’m always...

Inclusion Canada
May 30, 20222 min read


Article 12 Solutions Lab – Framework for Design & Implementation
From September 2019 to March 2021, Inclusion Canada and IRIS worked on a project to support people with intellectual, cognitive,...

Inclusion Canada
May 25, 20222 min read


Budget 2022 Disability Inclusion Round-up
Disability inclusion made an appearance in Canada’s budget, released last week

Inclusion Canada
Apr 12, 20223 min read


Federal Budget Expands Ready, Willing and Able across Canada
For Immediate Release April 8, 2022 OTTAWA, ON – Federal Budget 2022 commits a $20 million investment to the Ready, Willing, and Able...

Inclusion Canada
Apr 8, 20223 min read


Today is World Health Day!
Today is World Health Day. The World Health Organization is asking people and governments all over the world to take action towards...

Inclusion Canada
Apr 7, 20222 min read


Article 12 Solutions Lab – My Life, My Decisions Facilitated Course
From September 2019 to March 2021, Inclusion Canada and IRIS worked on a project to support people with intellectual, cognitive,...

Inclusion Canada
Mar 25, 20222 min read


11 Interesting Facts about the CRPD
Today, Inclusion Canada is celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons...

Inclusion Canada
Mar 4, 20222 min read
AllState Canada joins Inclusion Canada in the fight against ableism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022 TORONTO, ON – Inclusion Canada is partnering with Allstate Insurance Company of Canada...

Inclusion Canada
Feb 15, 20223 min read


From One Ally to Another: (My thoughts on) how to join people with disabilities in their fight again
Slow down. Slow down the pace of your work. Recognize that some people’s minds and bodies move slower. That others are putting energy...

Inclusion Canada
Feb 15, 20222 min read


12th Annual Policy Forum for Inclusion Recap
Please note: below is a detailed summary of the 12th Annual Federal Policy Forum for Inclusion. You can find links to all of the...

Inclusion Canada
Dec 16, 202111 min read


Nova Scotia Premier called on to honour his promise to persons with disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 HALIFAX, NS – People First Canada, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, and...

Inclusion Canada
Dec 14, 20213 min read


October 10 – World Mental Health Day
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization’s slogan for the day is “Mental health care for all: let’s make it...

Inclusion Canada
Oct 10, 20212 min read


Significant victory for Nova Scotians with intellectual disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021 HALIFAX, NS: Today, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has paved the road to addressing the...

Inclusion Canada
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Legal Capacity: Tools for you, your family, and your community
Think about the last time you visited the bank. Did the banker let you withdraw the money you wanted? What about your last visit to the...

Inclusion Canada
Jul 21, 20212 min read


Inclusion Canada urges all party support for Canada Disability Benefit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2021 OTTAWA, ON - On June 22, a historic bill was tabled by the Honourable Carla Qualtrough in Canada’s...

Inclusion Canada
Jul 9, 20212 min read


Deinstitutionalization – Done Right
“As a society we must guarantee future generations of people with intellectual disabilities and their families that we will not create...

Inclusion Canada
Jun 24, 20216 min read


The Role of Innovative Technologies in Recruiting and Increasing Retention of Employees with Disability
On June 1, 2021, Inclusion Canada co-hosted and participated in a roundtable discussion on “The Role of Innovative Technologies in Recruitin

Inclusion Canada
Jun 15, 20213 min read


Federal Budget 2021 – Some hope but there’s more work to be done
People with intellectual disabilities and their families had high hopes for Federal Budget 2021.

Inclusion Canada
Apr 20, 20212 min read


New online hub offers free resources for inclusive hiring
For Immediate Release April 7, 2021 Toronto, ON – Inclusion Canada and the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Association (CASDA) have...

Inclusion Canada
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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