Government

Staying in Touch
( http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/oas-cpp/cpp_disability/newsletter/index.shtml )
A newsletter for people receiving a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit.

Office for Disability Issues (ODI), Government of Canada ( http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability_issues/mandate/index.shtml )
The Office for Disabilities Issues, located in the Department of Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) is the lead agency within the Government of Canada for disability issues. Its mandate is to advance the Government of Canada's Disability agenda in collaboration with partners. The goal is to remove barriers and to improve the social and economic inclusion of Canadians with disabilities by improving knowledge and understanding of disability issues; improving policy and program coherence; encouraging innovation through pilots/demonstrations of access and inclusion; and broadening partnerships and engagement.

People with Disabilities Online, Government of Canada ( http://www.pwd-online.ca/en/home.jsp )
The Government of Canada's hub for disability-related information at the federal level. From this site, you can access all government information on policy, programs and information.

The Ties That Bind

( http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/collection/film/?id=54521 )
An Internet Documentary and Community Engagement Project

Meet the Jordan family.Chris has mulitiple disabilities. His aging mother and father face serious illness. The whole family must plan for an uncertain future.

We hope to inspire you through the stories on this site, provide information to learn more, create a place where you can take part and make changed in your own communities. This fully accessible site begins by telling the Jordan story but we hope that you will participate by telling your story , sharing your opinions and finding events in your neighbourhood.

Advancing the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities 2009
This report presents information about Canadians with disabilities, their families, the challenges they face in fully participating in Canadian society, and Government of Canada policies, programs and initiatives that address these challenges.
http://www.rhdcc-hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability_issues/reports/fdr/2009/page04.shtml (English)

http://www.rhdcc.gc.ca/fra/condition_personnes_handicapees/rapports/rhf/2009/page04.shtml (French)

Social Development Canada: Equal Citizenship for Canadians with Disabilities Scott Task Force Report The Will to Act
This report includes recommendations to the government to enable people with disabilities to enjoy full citizenship. The recommendations were made by politicians and a reference group comprised of individuals representing disability orgranizations.
http://www.teamworkcooperative.ns.ca/Documents/EQUAL%20CITIZENSHIP%20FOR%20CANADIANS%20WITH%20DISABILITIES.PDF

Standing Committee on Human Resources Skills Development Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities
Online home of the above-mentioned committee.
http://www.rhdcc-hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/corporate/newsroom/speeches/finleyd/060606.shtml (English)

http://www.rhdcc.gc.ca/fra/ministeriel/bureau_nouvelles/discours/finleyd/060606.shtml (French)