Organization
Council of Canadians with Disabilities(CCD)
A national human rights organization of people with disabilities working toward an accessible and inclusive Canada. Founded in 1976, CCD is a consumer-controlled cross-disability voice at the federal policy level.
About
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) was founded in 1976 as the Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped. It is a national social-justice organization led and controlled by people with disabilities, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
What They Do
CCD monitors federal legislation and policy, participates in landmark human rights litigation, and represents the disability community at national consultations. It has intervened in pivotal Supreme Court of Canada cases and was a key voice in the development of the Accessible Canada Act.
Who They Serve
Canadiansof all disability types across the country, through its member provincial and national organizations.
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