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Canadian Association of the Deaf
The CAD is Canada's national advocacy organization of deaf consumers. It works to protect and promote the rights, concerns, and interests of deaf Canadians. It is not a service agency. Concerns include access to televisi...
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is a national organization dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all Canadians with Down syndrome. Services include: information and education (website, newsletter, annual c...
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
Our expertise is grounded in academic excellence and real-life experience. Recognized nationally and internationally, we're Saskatchewan's primary public institution for skills training and technical education. Through p...
United Nations Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the UN system made up of 47 States responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe. The Council was created by the...
World Bank
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the common sense. We are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 m...

New Releases

Canadian Down Syndrome Society is Concerned About Our Most Vulnerable Canadian Citizens
2009-05-22
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is outraged at the recent decision by a Quebec judge to acquit an HIV positive man accused of sexually assaulting a woman with Down syndrome after she was unable to ...
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society Responds to Cases of Abuse Reported
2009-09-11
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society once again calls for the closure of all institutions in Canada. Institutions are a breeding ground for abuse.

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Disabilities Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts
Spokespersons, Experts, and Resources
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A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on disability topics in the Sources directory for the media.
Disability rights movement
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A movement aims to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities.

Sources Bookshelf

Design for the Real World
Human Ecology and Social Change
Papanek, Victor
Book
1970
Why the things you buy are expensive, badly designed, unsafe, and usually don't work.

Media

Abilities Magazine
Articles and resources providing information, inspiration and opportunities for people with disabilities, their families, friends, and professionals.
Why Not Magazine
Promoting education and awareness of physical disabilities.
Winnipeg Access Guide
Accessibility guide for Winnipeg.

Government Ministries & Agencies

Canadian Transportation Agency
The Agency's responsibilities include: Dispute Resolution, to resolve complaints about transportatio...


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