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EP31, Nov 18/20: The Carr Brothers and Special Guest Krista Carr, Exec VP of Inclusion Canada discuss the federal government's proposed amendment to the Assisted Suicide Law that will allow people with disabilities to end their life even if they are not dying.

Did you know that at least 24,000 people with a developmental #disability in Canada are in core housing need? This means that their housing is either in need of major repairs, is unaffordable, or is unsuitable to support their needs. There is a solution. My Home My Community has identified different pathways to ensure that all people with developmental disabilities have access to inclusive, affordable housing. Read our Asset Inventory report for more info. https://bit.ly/38czfmH

The Plan Institute is launching a 4-part online learning series about the proposed Canadian Disaibility Benefit. This series is a great tool for people with a disability and their families, friends, and allies to learn more about the proposed benefit and to take action in supporting its successful development. Registration is free details available on their website.

Registration for INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL's 2020 Virtual General Assembly is now open! The General Assembly will take place on November 9-10 and include people with disabilities and their allies from around the world. Registration available here:

There was a time when things didn’t look as good I was living in a long-term care home and receiving low levels of daily care. My health was on a downward spiral and my future prospects looked bleak. I thought about the possibility of medical assistance in dying and whether it might make sense for me at some future time However, I still get to enjoy an occasional glass of red wine in small doses, via a sponge in my mouth. I have lots of company every day (hospital staff... and frequent visitors) and once or twice a month I go out to events in the community. Most recently, to the ballet Romeo and Juliet for Valentine’s Day. And I have a girlfriend with whom I am planning an exciting future! Does life get much better than this?-Paul Read Paul’s story, and take action. We have one month to stop Bill C-7, legislation that would create a new pathway to assisted dying for people who are not dying - as long as they have a disability. http://worthliving.ca/2020/06/30/pauls-story/

"As someone who has lived for 67 years with a degenerative medical condition, I am alarmed at how easily, when we are not paying close attention, a human-rights norm can be toppled." Amendments to Bill C-7 threatens the human rights and very lives of persons with disabilities in Canada.

On December 8, INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL will host a Virtual Summit on the Families Taking Action for Inclusion Programme. Join family leaders from around the world to discuss inspiring a vision for #inclusion which identifies a family member’s rightful place in the community. Meet other family members committed to the pursuit of an inclusive life for their family members with a disability.

The Government of Canada has extended the deadline to apply for the Disability Tax Credit to receive the COVID-19 one-time payment for persons with disabilities. You can now apply until December 31, 2020. Details available here: https://bit.ly/35vfF1U

Today is the International Day for Tolerance. We must reduce negative perceptions and attitudes towards people with an intellectual disability. Inclusion Canada recognizes the universal rights and fundamental dignity of all people, in all their diversity.

Medical assistance in dying is a complicated subject. This infographic explains how changes to MAiD can negatively impact people with a disability in Canada.

This Inclusive Education Canada webinar will be moderated by Inclusion Canada President, Robin Acton! Please see details below. Registration available here: https://bit.ly/2TgFkWu

Meaningful employment is central to an inclusive life. Ready, Willing, and Able has worked with over 4,000 businesses across Canada since 2014. Inclusion Canada continues to work towards our goal of working-age adults with intellectual disabilities being employed at the same rate as the general population.

Inclusion Canada and People First of Canada are excited to announce that the 11th Annual Federal Policy Forum for Inclusion will take place on Thursday, December 3 online! This virtual event, titled "Intellectual/Developmental Disability in COVID-19: Challenges, Opportunities, & the Road Ahead - Lessons from those Left Behind" will feature 3 panels discussing critical issues for the disability community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration opens soon - stay tuned to our social media for details!

The Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities have recently published the International Principle and Guidelines on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities. This guiding document will help governments around the world, and other people who work within jutice systems, to provide equal access to justice for all people with disabilities. https://bit.ly/2Sy4T4U

Do not give me one excuse that gets in the way of a child with Down syndrome’s education, of their human rights. We must ensure that children with a disability are not pushed out of the education system because of the pandemic. Dignity, common sense, kindness and love are needed to support the full inclusion of children with disabilities in the education system during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://bit.ly/36vh9eG

Did you know that Inclusion Canada works with Institutes for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society - IRIS to advance access to supported decision-making for people with a disability in Canada? The right to legal capacity is essential to the well-being, social inclusion, and enjoyment of all human rights.

The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) provides income support to employed or self-employed people unable to work because they are providing support to a family member who requires supervised care. Some family members of persons with disabilities are eligible. For more details and to apply for this benefit, please see the link below:

This is simply unacceptable in 2020. We can and must do better. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on people with an intellectual disability and their families. There is no targeted plan that prioritizes their inclusion in society. In a recent op-ed, David Onley discusses the strategies that need to be implemented to ensure the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in a post-pandemic world. ... https://bit.ly/2GuIweg

People with disabilities appear to be falling through the cracks and long-standing stereotypes continue to creep into stories by major news outlets. We must address the representation of persons with disabilities in Canadian media so that voices of lived experience are centered and amplified. https://bit.ly/34dKqI9