Policy Research Organizations

Canadian Council on Social Development ( http://www.ccsd.ca )
CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty, social inclusion, disability, cultural diversity, child well-being, employment and housing.

The Caledon Institute of Social Policy ( http://www.caledoninst.org )
The Caledon Institute of Social Policy does rigorous, high-quality research and analysis; seeks to inform and influence public opinion and to foster public discussion on poverty and social policy; and develops and promotes concrete, practicable proposals for the reform of social programs at all levels of government and of social benefits provided by employers and the voluntary sector.

Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN) ( http://www.cprn.org )
CPRN's mission is to create knowledge and lead public debate on social and economic issues important to the well-being of Canadians. Our goal is to help make Canada a more just, prosperous and caring society. The organization's trademark is its ability to help policy makers and citizens debate the beliefs, values, frameworks, policies, programs and "ways of doing" that will help the country to cope with social and economic transformation.

Disability-Related Policy in Canada
The goals of the website are to build the capacity of the disability community to engage with federal and provincial/territorial governments in policy discussion and development related to disability supports, and to strengthen capacity of the community and governments to more effectively draw on the knowledge base of the disability community about disability supports needs, issues, best practice and policy options.
http://www.disabilitypolicy.ca/policy/index.php (English)

ERDCO Building Inclusive Communities Tips Tool
The Building Inclusive Communities Tips Tool is a guide which assists community groups in accommodating people with disabilities who come from different cultural backgrounds. (only available in English)
http://www.whiwh.com/resources.htm

Roeher Institute ( http://www.independentliving.org/donet/398_the_roeher_institute.html )
The Roeher Institute is a leading policy-research and development organization. Its mission is to generate knowledge, information and skills to secure the inclusion, citizenship, human rights and equality of people with intellectual and other disabilities.