A powerful and moving series out of Minnesota
A Matter of Dignity Failing the Disabled: How Minnesota isolates and marginalizes thousands of adults with disabilities
New Video Series: Claiming Full Citizenship
The Claiming Full Citizenship Video Series has now been launched. Visit often as more videos will be added regularly.
CACL Campaign – Protecting Choice and Safeguarding Inclusion
Last month the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) launched a campaign to build common ground among Canadians on a system of safeguards for physician-assisted suicide in Canada. Watch the videos – Why we believe in safeguarding inclusion – Learn more about the CACL Campaign Protecting Choice and Safeguarding Inclusion.
Call for Journal Submissions
One of the outcomes from the Claiming Full Citizenship conference will be a Special Issue of RAPIDD – Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. They are particularly interested in papers that report research, critically reflect on the mechanism and practices for achieving self-determination and person-centred services, or review progress toward more inclusive lives […]
Funding for youth with disabilities: Why is funding based on IQ?
Pete McMartin: Social Justice – For Anthony Briltz, it’s more than a high school Course. Opinion: How one boys term paper is making difference Vancouver Sun, October 27, 2015
New Research Report on Home Sharing: Evaluating the Outcomes for People who have Moved from Group Homes to Home Share
This mixed‐methods research project, initiated and funded by Community Living British Columbia, evaluates the outcomes for people who have moved from group home living arrangements into home sharing arrangements since 2007. An emphasis was given to understanding individuals’ satisfaction in their current home sharing experience with special focus on understanding their current quality of life […]
October is Community Inclusion Month
The theme this year is “Claiming Full Citizenship” inspired by the landmark international conference hosted by the Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship October 15-17. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J33JZGyOoVw[/youtube] Read the press release here Find out more about the Claiming Full Citizenship Conference here Find our more about Community Inclusion Month here
Register this week for Aging & Family Well-being and Quality of Life Workshops
Join us at the Centre for two great learning opportunities October 13 & 14. Presented by the Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship in collaboration with the Academy of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities(IASSIDD). Family Well-being and Quality of Life – Challenges and Recommendations October 13, 2015 Presenters: Roy […]
Claiming Full Citizenship Conference celebrates Vela Canada’s 25th Anniversary
Join Vela Canada in celebrating their 25th Anniversary this October. 3 Events that will change your world.
STEPS Forward has spots at UBC Okanagan in September 2015 for students with developmental disabilities!
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