Communication Disabilities Access Canada

Promoting social justice, human rights, inclusion and accessibility for people with communication disabilities.

[IDC/BCANDS 🇨🇦 @BCANDS1]

It is with sorrow that we inform that our dear friend Steven Estey has passed. Steve was a unstoppable force in the fight for disability rights. We will miss seeing his face, his wit, and his passion, we are humbled to have counted him as our friend, knowing him made us better.

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

Inclusion Canada is saddened to learn of Steven Estey's passing. Steve was a fierce advocate for disability rights. His passion for the #CRPD was unparalleled, and his presence in the disability movement energized thousands. 1/2

[wendyporch @wendyporch]

I am so sad to learn of the loss of my friend and human rights leader Steve Estey yesterday. Steve and I met in 2012 at the CRPD COSP at the UN. He spoke at an event we organized about the CRPD rights of people living with HIV. I was always in awe of him and 1/

[David Lepofsky @DavidLepofsky]

Inexcusable! An increasing number of people with disabilities are considering medical assistance in dying due to poverty. #MAID is supposed to be for incurable horrible pain, not Government failing to fix the social safety net #accessibility #AODA #onpoli

[Alice Wong 王美華 @SFdirewolf]

I cannot breathe through my nose & mouth because of my tracheotomy & ventilator so wearing a mask is not effective

My vent doesn’t have a filter that’s like an N95 so I depend on others around me to keep me & themselves safe

That’s community care. That’s how it *should* work

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

73% of adults w/ intellectual disabilities who live alone live in poverty. The #CDB can help change this but only if implemented correctly.

In May-Sep 2022, we and other disability orgs consulted #pwd about how the CDB should work.

Learn what we heard: https://t.co/WO3Hrq9w1I

[ISAAC @ISAAC_AAC]

📣 Support Communication Access Training at Conference Cancún! 📣

With your support, NAACA will provide free communication access training to service providers and businesses related to ISAAC Conference Cancún! 🥳

@CDACCanada @USSAAC

[Catherine Wiseman-Hakes @HakesWiseman]

@RickHansenFdn While I applaud your leadership in accessibility and accessibility training and certification, it's concerning that you don't seem to address #Communication and Communication accessibility, which is a legal and human right! @SAC_OAC @osla_ontario @CDACCanada @WHO

[TalkingMats @TalkingMats]

Talking Mats: How visual images support capacity - very pleased that the article by @Lois_Cameron and Nicki Ewing has been published in the spring edition of Journal of Elder Law and Capacity https://t.co/D2Gc1R9txR #supporteddecisionmaking

[CLToronto @CLToronto]

CLTO was recognized for its Outstanding Services by Employees and Professional Staff, and Laura Parsonson, a member of the CLTO Board, was nominated for an Outstanding Volunteer for the Community Award at @Yvan_Baker New Year’s Levee and Community Recognition Awards 2022!

[Spinal Cord Injury Ontario @SCI_Ontario]

SCIO is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of David Onley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, at 72-years-old.

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[Isabel Grant @igrantubc]

I am shaken every time I read a sign from a disability org reassuring its clients that it will not seek to end their lives. We need to talk about Bill C-7 and the fact that we are killing disabled people who are not at the end of their lives, not just MAiD for mental illness.

[David Lepofsky @DavidLepofsky]

When David met David. @davidlepofsky and @HonDavidOnley met in 1995 when Onley did @CityNews story on election issue on #accessibility. Issues they discussed recur for them over next 28 years. 2 minute captioned video: https://t.co/J6i0EKDVgU #AODA #onpoli

[Communication Disabilities Access Canada @CDACCanada]

Well deserved, Rob.

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

1/3 Well the Chair of HUMA reported back bill C-22 to HofC with amendments today. Good news and we celebrate this step in the process....but....they decided to adjourn for the Holiday break with still 2 days left to go.......

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

Past-President of @PeopleFirstCA, Kory Earle, discusses the difficult process of qualifying for the Disability Tax Credit in Canada and the barriers to access that exist which keep #pwd in poverty.

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

The ON Govn't made changes to ODSP to keep more work income without losing benefits. People will now be able to earn $1000/month before claw-backs. Previous level was $200/month. This is a small + step but the rate needs to be brought above poverty line https://t.co/gblx2n4IUe

[Michael J. Prince @princepolity]

“Nothing without Us” by disability community re #BillC22 Canada Disability Benefit means (a) co-conception of the Bill, (b) co-creation in developing regulations, (c) co-interpretation in implementation of benefit and regulations, and (d) co-evaluation of program results.

[Communication Disabilities Access Canada @CDACCanada]

Congratulations, Kerri!

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

Congratulations to @ARCHDisability 's own Kerri Joffe for receiving the @BCANDS1 Indigenous Partnership Award. Well deserved Kerri!