“Our goals, our vision, our mission-together they are a measure of our success.”
Goals
Knowledge Creation
We strive to synthesize evidence and where necessary generate new knowledge regarding disability policy in Canada and its impact on the lives of people with disabilities.
Knowledge Dissemination
We will reach out to policy makers and other stakeholders to enhance accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Training and Development
We will develop capacity in the areas of policy analysis, disability studies and collaborative research among students, staff, partners associated with the CDPA.
Objectives
Over the next five years we are working towards:
- Consolidation of a dedicated group of researchers, advocates and policy makers working together to enhance disability policy and overcome fragmentation in existing policy.
- National teams of researchers, consumers and decision-makers focused on issues of greatest importance to people with disabilities in Canada.
- Durable links between policy makers at all levels of government, and researchers and consumer organizations.
- A powerful multi-disability advocacy coalition supported by sound evidence.
- Detailed policy scans on major areas of concern in disability policy, disseminated in accessible formats though scientific, consumer and popular media.
- A cadre of research trainees approaching a career dedicated to disability policy from a variety of disciplines, including law, political science, health services, geography, epidemiology.
- A plan for sustainability beyond the five years of the CURA grant, continuing to seek optimal integration for people with disabilities in Canadian society.
To learn more about our Core Assumptions click here.
