Disability scholars, advocates and policy makers will be interested in a new data hub on Accessibility Statistics at Statistics Canada, released in celebration of National Accessibility Week (May 30th – June 5th, 2021). The site is organized according to the five national accessibility priorities: built environment; programs & services; employment; information & communication; transportation. It provides information from the Canada… Read more »
The Speech from the Throne on Sept 23, 2020 contained news that the disability community has been waiting for a long time. The Federal government plans to bring forward a Disability Inclusion Plan, consisting of: a guaranteed income supplement; a new employment strategy; and, a streamlined eligibility process for federal programs & benefits. Minister Qualtrough admits that the response to disabled… Read more »
Invitation from Statistics Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives and habits of all Canadians, yet data on the impacts to people living with long-term conditions or disabilities is limited. If this applies to you, or you are the caregiver of someone who is not able to respond, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire and feel… Read more »
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, Minister Carla Qualtrough (federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development & Disability Inclusion) has struck a Disability Advisory Group, in recognition of the particular needs of people with disabilities. Al Etmanski, co-Chair of the Advisory Group, notes the leadership shown by this Minister and this government on disability policy. At the same time, he affirms the… Read more »
