NS Decision Finds Blatant Discrimination Against Three Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
The Canadian Association for Community Living Press Release.
Research can be an inaccessible term, and here’s why
Carleton University Community First Article – Research can be an inaccessible term and here’s why
BC Supreme Court says health authority violated charter rights by unlawfully detaining woman for 11 months
B.C. Supreme Court says health authority violated charter rights by unlawfully detaining woman for 11 months https://globalnews.ca/news/5002792/fraser-health-unlawfully-detained-woman/?fbclid=IwAR1ItTthWPCPa3BKsSCsVOiRwgTbPk5rgYVJQ-vYt7tfMUS2KdAxygRMJWI
Fraser Health detained a Delta patient illegally for a year, judge rules
https://www.peacearchnews.com/news/fraser-health-detained-a-delta-patient-illegally-for-a-year-judge-rules/
Fraser Health Detained Woman Illegally Judge Rules
Fraser Health Detained Woman Illegally Judge Rules
Adults with disabilities need to earn minimum wage for sense of ‘belonging,’ parents say
6 young adults with developmental disabilities have been permanently hired by North York firm.
New study finds the developmentally disabled are vulnerable in Ontario
Article in the National Post Read the Full Report : Addressing Gaps in the Health Care Services Used by Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Ontario
CIC Co-Director Dr. Rachelle Hole is awarded UBC Okanagan Health Researcher of the Year.
Each year, UBC Okanagan recognizes the outstanding achievements researchers who have made significant contributions to research and/or creative scholarly activity at UBC Okanagan.
Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Helps to Secure Financial Future for Persons with Disabilities
In a 7-2 split decision, this past Friday in the case of S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp, the Supreme Court of Canada overturned British Columbia’s Court of Appeal’s decision on discretionary (Henson) trusts. In doing so, the court has set a precedent that will serve to shield the rights of persons with disabilities and helps […]
New Resource: Individualised funding interventions to improve health and social care outcomes for people with a disability: a mixed-methods systematic review
This study is a review of 73 studies of individualised funding for people with disabilities. Studies were carried out in Europe, the US, Canada and Australia 0268_DCG_Fleming_Individualised_funding