Links and Resources
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Links and Resources
League Roundup
Check out the resources added to our monthly roundup from the community.
Gender Equity
Resources related to the topics of supporting women and gender diverse people.
Registered Disability Savings Plan
A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan intended to help people for the long-term financial security of a person who is eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC).
CPP Disability Benefit
The CPP Disability Benefit is a program under the Canada Pension Plan that aims to provide financial assistance to Canadians who have left the workforce and are unable to return due to significant medical conditions.
Canada Disability Benefit
The Canada Disability Benefit is aimed to reduce poverty and support the financial security of persons with disabilities. Below are documents of the advocacy work that has been done to get royal assent on June 22, 2023.
Emergency Preparedness
As weather events become more frequent, preparing for a storm and emergency has shown to be a necessary and important action.
Book List
This is an incomplete look at some fiction, memoir (and occasional non-fiction) books about life with a disability. Have you read something you’d like to see on this list?
Restaurants
Restaurants are a business and community space for people to come together and no one should be excluded from the experience. Check out our guide, “Easy Ways to Make Restaurants More Accessible” below to improve the accessibility of the restaurant.
Policies
The Canadian Disability Benefit provides vital support through pensions, children’s benefits, savings plans, and even a gasoline tax refund program—helping ensure greater financial security for individuals and families living with disabilities.
Transportation
There are several transportations options that work on improving access for people with disabilities in their communities.
Mental Health
Ensuring good psychological health and safety is important. This is why the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) developed a National Standard for two areas.
Communications
Canada’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities acknowledges our obligations as a country to provide persons with disabilities the supports needed to live a valued and dignified life.
Meetings
When opening to public participation, it is important to create an experience that is inclusive and accessible.
Businesses
People with disabilities are your clients, employees, and part of your community. Check out our guide, “Tips for Office Accessibility” below to learn simple tips on how businesses can be more accessible and inclusive to persons with disabilities.
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We envision a future where the abilities of persons with disabilities are fully recognized, developed and living as equals in society.
Our initiatives would not be possible without the involvement of First Voice and the cross-sector collaboration from the community, government, and businesses to reach the goal of an accessible and barrier-free province.
Interested in contributing to one of our initiatives, send us a message!