Human rights for children with disabilities
Dr. Keiko Shikako and Rae Martens discuss the implementation of conventions that guarantee the rights of children with disabilities in Canada.
A list of public policies supporting participation in leisure for children with disabilities in Canada. For the purpose of this initiative, “policy” is used in the sense of guiding principles generally issued by governments, whereas “program” is used for the kinds of initiatives in which individuals can participate.
Children with disabilities in Canada: Alternative Report for the 5th/6th Review of Canada
A group of researchers and parent-partners based out of Quebec (McGill University), Ontario (CASDA, York University), and Alberta (University of Calgary) have compiled information based on their work and lived experience to highlight some issues that Canadian children with disabilities and their families continue to face.
Canada: Community Organizations and Organizations of People with Disabilities Report on the “List of Issues Prior to Reporting”
This is the list of issues submitted by a group of several Canadian Civil Society Organizations and Disability Persons Organizations to the United Nations Committee on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This list of issues reflects how organizations perceive Canada advances and areas for improvement in the implementation of the Convention in Canada. The UN committee uses this list to prompt questions for the Canadian government on advancing the rights of persons with disabilities in Canada.
This plain-language summary was prepared by the Canadian Association of Community Living (CACL) and People First of Canada.
Rights-Based Approach to Childhood Disability (Federal Policy Dialogue Summary)
A policy dialogue on rights-based approaches to childhood disability was convened on 7 June 2018 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, with 23 decision-makers from diverse sectors, provinces, and territories in attendance.
The primary objective of the dialogue was to inform decision-makers about the available research evidence relevant to applying a human rights lens to matters related to children with disabilities in Canada. The team hoped that this sharing of information would facilitate the creation of a network of decision-makers to collaborate in future work in this area and to reframe policy issues using a rights-based approach as a strategy for action.
Dialogue sur les politiques au Québec : Participation aux loisirs et à la vie communautaire pour enfants en situation de handicap (Résumé du dialogue)
A policy dialogue on recreation and community life policies for children with disabilities in Quebec was held on January 31, 2019. The dialogue was attended by 16 researchers, community program planners and policy makers from Montreal and the regions. This document is a summary of the event and the solutions discussed.
Building Inclusive and Healthy Communities in British Columbia (Policy Dialogue Summary)
The BC Policy Dialogue in Childhood Disabilities occurred on December 8th, 2017 in Vancouver, BC. The objectives of the meeting were:
1) Disseminating research-based information on leisure participation for children with disabilities to decision-makers.
2) Helping researchers understand how to work better with policy makers.
3) Gathering stakeholders’ strengths and knowledge to discuss strategies to promote participation for children with disabilities in BC.
Participants from non-profit, provincial and municipal governments were represented, and individuals across the health and education sector.
Dialogue sur les politiques au Québec : Participation aux loisirs et à la vie communautaire pour enfants en situation de handicap
A policy brief presenting best practices and possible solutions from reviews of the scientific literature to guide consultation on the development of collaborative strategies to support the participation of young people with disabilities in physical or leisure activities.
Rights-Based Approaches for Children With Disabilities in Canada
Canadian children with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to discrimination in accessing their rights, as they are in the intersection between the CRC and CRPD.
Pour une veritable participation à la vie dans la communauté
The goal of this document is to inform and challenge key actors to improve the care and services of those with disabilities.
Every One Plays: Access to Recreation for Low-Income Families in Ontario. Promising Practice Guide
A practice guideline supported by Parks and Recreation Ontario that provides examples of policies and practices that can enhance access to recreation for low-income families.
Un geste porteur d’avenir: Des services aux personnes présentant un trouble envahissant de developpement, à leurs familles, et à leurs plus proches (2003)
A description of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), as well as what can be done to offer better services and enhance participation/social inclusion, promote autonomy, and allow for better development for for those with PDD.
Un geste porteur d’avenir: Des services aux personnes présentant un trouble envahissant de developpement, à leurs familles, et à leurs plus proches (2008-2011)
A description of barriers faced by those with PDD, as well as an overview of the services available for persons with PDD.