Inclusion Matters
February 2022
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Introducing Invisible Institutions
Invisible Institutions is a new documentary podcast by Megan Linton exploring the past and present of institutions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Canada.
Supported by Inclusion Canada and People First of Canada, this 7-part series which investigates the unreported harm of the institutional system. Megan interviews survivors, community activists, and experts to expose the exploitation, isolation, resistance and survival facing people with disabilities.
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#ThisisAbleism Campaign
With funding support from AllState Canada, Inclusion Canada has launched the #ThisisAbleism campaign.This is Ableism brings together people with disabilities’ own reflections on ableism, and invites us all to consider what we can do to combat discrimination in our own homes, communities, and workplaces.
Over the next several months, Inclusion Canada will be sharing information and content about ableism and how you can get involved in the campaign.
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Pathways to Homeownership Profiles: Meet Sarah
In partnership with IRIS and People First of Canada, our newest project - Pathways to Homeownership - My Home My Community, profiles six individuals across Canada who have successfully purchased stable, affordable and inclusive housing through one of three forms of homeownership. Sarah was frustrated with living at home with her parents and wanted her own space. With the help of her family, in 2020 Sarah moved into a home of her own and is flourishing in her own space.
Read more about Sarah's journey to homeownership and discover useful resources to explore whether home ownership is right for you or your family member in our latest homeowner profiles.
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Inclusion Canada in Action |
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From October to December 2021, Ready, Willing and Able (RWA) facilitated 131 employment outcomes for job seekers with an intellectual disability or autism. Since the beginning of Phase 2 (September 2019) RWA has now exceeded 750 employment outcomes and undertaken employment outreach to 6,000+ employers across the country.
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In January 2022, Ready, Willing and Able launched Inclusion at Work, a free 3-part webinar series that explores practical, applied strategies to support inclusive hiring and share examples of how businesses are building accessible and inclusive workplaces. To date, over 500 participants have registered for the series! All materials from the webinar series will be made available on The Inclusive Workplace in early March 2022.
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On Wednesday, February 9, Inclusion Canada partnered with the Disability Justice Network of Ontario (DJNO) to host a press conference calling on the government of Nova Scotia to move disability advocate Vicky Levack out of long term care and raise awareness about people with a disability's right to live in community.
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Federal Budget 2022 - Make it Inclusive!
The Federal Government has begun deliberations on input into the 2022 federal budget. In preparation, they are holding pre-budget consultations and are looking for feedback and ideas from Canadians. This is an excellent opportunity to provide our ideas and priorities to ensure that the lives of people with intellectual disabilities are improved. The survey is 14 questions and will only take 10 minutes to fill out.
Take advantage of this opportunity to share your thoughts and let government know about the important priorities we want to see in the budget to improve the lives of people with an intellectual disability and their families.
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Project Announcement: Increasing Vaccine Knowledge and Uptake for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families
At Inclusion Canada, we know people with intellectual disabilities are more at risk of negative outcomes if they contract COVID-19. At the same time, we know that people with intellectual disabilities and their families experience significant barriers to quality healthcare.
This is why we’re thrilled to be announcing a new project called Increasing Vaccine Knowledge and Uptake for People With Intellectual Disabilities and their Families, funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. This project will respond to barriers relating to how important public health information is communicated to people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Look to the March edition of Inclusion Matters for a survey that will inform this work.
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Inclusion Canada in the News
Upcoming Dates & Events
March 28 - Invisible Institutions Webinar (save the date!)
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