Organization
Regroupement des activistes pour l'inclusion au Québec(RAPLIQ)
A grassroots disability rights organization in Montreal, founded and led by people with disabilities to fight for full accessibility and inclusion in Quebec. RAPLIQ is known for direct-action campaigns and legal challenges targeting inaccessible transit, public spaces, and institutions.
About
Founded in December 2009, RAPLIQ is a member-driven activist organization based in Montreal, Quebec. Its members are people with disabilities who directly challenge discrimination and inaccessibility through public advocacy and legal action across Quebec.
What They Do
RAPLIQ leads advocacy campaigns, files human rights complaints, and engages in public activism to eliminate barriers in transportation, housing, and public spaces. They provide information and solidarity to disabled Quebecers navigating discrimination and support grassroots community organizing around disability inclusion.
Who They Serve
People with disabilities in Quebec, especially those encountering barriers in public transit, built environments, and public institutions, with a strong focus on physical and mobility accessibility.
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