Organization
Inclusion Canada
Inclusion Canada (formerly the Canadian Association for Community Living) is a national federation founded in 1958 that advances the full inclusion and human rights of people with intellectual disabilities and their families through its network of 13 provincial-territorial associations and over 300 local associations. It holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC and monitors Canada's CRPD obligations.
About
Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Toronto, Inclusion Canada (rebranded from the Canadian Association for Community Living in 2020) is one of Canada's oldest and largest advocacy federations for people with intellectual disabilities. Its national network reaches families and individuals in every province and territory through member associations.
What They Do
Inclusion Canada advances inclusive education, meaningful employment, community living, and human rights for people with intellectual disabilities through policy advocacy, public awareness, court interventions, and capacity-building with member associations. Key initiatives include the Ready Willing & Able employment programme and Student Links mentoring, and the organisation engages with UN treaty bodies to hold Canada accountable to international disability rights standards.
Who They Serve
Inclusion Canada serves people with intellectual disabilities of all ages and their families, working to ensure every individual can live, learn, work, and participate fully in the community they call home.
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