Social Policy
Parliament buildings in Ottawa (Photo: istock)
From Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, international.gc.ca (No. 99 - March 11, 2010 - 11:15 a.m. ET)
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced that, with the support of all provinces and territories, the Government of Canada has ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at United Nations headquarters in New York City.
“Canada is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and enabling their full participation in society,” said Minister Cannon. “Ratification of this convention underscores the Government of Canada’s strong commitment to this goal.”
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Accessibility
Visitors to the home of Frank and Sharon Palermo are struck by the beauty of the house – open-concept design, hardwood floors, granite countertops and maple cabinetry in the kitchen, a deck off the dining room and another off the kitchen. The entryway is flooded with light from windows lining the four-storey stairwell that circles behind a central elevator. How decadent – an elevator!
By Veronica Leonard
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Health + Activity
I signed up for training with the Adaptive Scuba Association shortly after my injury. I was viewed as a natural by my dive instructor, who asked me to help present the program to dive organization directors in Kingston, Ont., and Orlando, Fla., along with the abilities of divers with disabilities.
By Wayne MacDonald
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People
David Shannon and Chris Watkins prove there is no barrier to accessibility that is too great to overcome. The pair spent two days and traveled more than 10 kilometres over polar ice by sled to the geographic North Pole. On April 11, 2009 a "disabled parking" sign was raised at the North Pole, 100 years after the first able-bodied expedition.
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Work + Money
Canadians with disabilities are becoming increasingly interested in financial literacy.
By Raymond D. Cohen
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Social Policy
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities - From Vision to Action: Building An Inclusive and Accessible Canada: A National Action Plan. See the Video.
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Human Rights
Government of Canada is presently conducting consultations on Canada's ratification of the Convention.
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Work + Money
When you shop at more than 700 online merchants, a percentage of your purchase can support our work - with no extra cost for you. All you need to do is click through our http://caf.we-care.com and then shop from the merchants you use every day
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Landscape of Literacy and Disability (Canadian Abilities Foundation publication) by Ezra Zubrow, et al. 
