Advocacy

A selection of links that are useful for self-advocates.

UNTAPE
UNTAPE is a website where people can share information on what has worked for them when dealing with the bureaucratic maze or a place to find their way through the maze. On UNTAPE, you can take take a tip or leave a tip - its up to you…
Hits: 580
Last Updated: Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with Disabilities
The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (ALACD) promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives across all settings and environments.
Hits: 393
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
The BC Coalition of People with Disabilities is an advocacy group. Their mission is to raise awareness around issues that affect the lives of people who live with a disability.
Hits: 385
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres
Large national site that has a virtual library and links to other national organizations.
Hits: 355
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Canadian Disability News
Features daily updates on news of interest to physically disabled people in Canada; has a comprehensive list of Canadian disability-related sites.
Hits: 351
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Disabled Women’s Network
A progressive, volunteer-driven, feminist organization promoting social justice and human rights.
Hits: 351
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Family Violence and People with a Mental Handicap
Provides information on family violence and people with cognitive disabilities.
Hits: 294
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Disability Weblinks
Programs, services and contacts across Canada.
Hits: 450
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Human Service Research Institute
Assists organizations to develop support systems for people.
Hits: 391
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Inclusion.com
Shares information about inclusive practices and beliefs.
Hits: 360
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Institute of Disabilities
Site that supports inclusive practices within communities and schools.
Hits: 483
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Karen Gaffney Foundation
Karen Gaffney is a motivational speaker that has made videos and resource materials to champion the full inclusion of families, schools, communities and the work place for people with Down syndrome, like herself.
Hits: 386
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Leadership today
A provincial, non-profit organization that helps Albertans with developmental disabilities become leaders.
Hits: 371
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
People first of Windsor
A self-advocacy group that meets on a regular basis.
Hits: 307
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Reena
Reena will enable Jewish people with developmental delays to realize their full potential.
Hits: 770
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Ragged Edge Magazine
A newsletter dedicated to disability issues.
Hits: 332
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Saskatchewan Voice of People with Disabilities Inc.
Strive for full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all economic and social activities of the community.
Hits: 345
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Canada Revenue Agency
Information site for the disability tax credit.
Hits: 312
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs
A research and policy centre producing knowledge about children and adolescents with special needs and transferring it to those who can use it.
Hits: 377
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Generations Ahead
Generations Ahead brings diverse communities together to expand the public debate and promote policies on genetic technologies that protect human rights and affirm our shared humanity.
Hits: 264
Last Updated: Wednesday, 05 August 2009
Parents Advocacy in the School
Parent's Advocacy in the School
Hits: 336
Last Updated: Monday, 30 November 2009