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Government of Canada-Social Development Canada

Multilateral Framework for Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities (2003)

Introduction - Multilateral Framework on EAPD
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The Multilateral Framework reaffirms the commitment of governments to work towards ensuring that people with disabilities can participate successfully in the labour market, and to report to Canadians on progress made. The goal of the Multilateral Framework is to improve the employment situation of people with disabilities, by enhancing their employability, increasing the employment opportunities available to them, and building on the existing knowledge base.

Government of Canada- Social Development Canada

Fact Sheets for the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
Fact Sheet Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
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Fact Sheet Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Information for Employers and Coordinators
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The objective of the Opportunities Fund is to assist persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or to become self-employed. The Opportunities Fund supports abroad array of employment activities for unemployed persons with disabilities who are not normally eligible for employment benefits under the Employment Insurance Act.
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Government of Canada- Office for Disability Issues

Living with a Disability in Canada: An Economic Portrait.
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According to Statistics Canada's Health and Activity Limitation Survey, about 17.8 percent of Canada's adult population (aged 15 and over) had some form of disability in 1991. This book provides an analysis of the economic circumstances of those 3.8 million adult Canadians who had a disability in that year.

Government of Canada- Human Resources Development Canada

Disability in Canada: A 2001 Profile
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An overview of the 2001 Participation And Activity Limitation Survey of Canadians living with a disability.

Government of Canada- Office for Disability Issues

Defining Disability: A Complex Issue
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This document provides a review of, and framework for understanding, disability definitions in key Government of Canada initiatives. Overall, the report illustrates and seeks to clarify the complex and multi-dimensional nature of the concept of disability found in policy, programs and benefits. It highlights the fact that confusion exists between definitions, eligibility criteria and program objectives. The paper concludes that a single harmonized definition of disability across the Government of Canada may not be desirable or achievable and that the scope of solutions to address the broader issues identified go beyond definitions. In reaching these conclusions, the paper illustrates the various tensions between the concept of disability, program design and the horizontal nature of disability programs.

Government of Canada- Social Development Canada

Lessons Learned from Evaluation of Disability Policy and Programs (1999)
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This report summarizes lessons learned about what works or does not work in various disability policy and program areas. It is based on a review of evaluation information from a variety of sources in Canada and several other jurisdictions.

Government of Canada- Children, Youth and Social Developments Directorate

Price Survey of Assistive Devices and Supports for Persons with Disabilities (2003)
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This report summarizes the results of a pilot price survey of assistive devices and supports for persons with disabilities undertaken in the fall of 2001. It provides a broad sample of over 150 prices of aids, devices and supports commonly needed by persons with disabilities. The ultimate goal of this work is to create an objective and comprehensive national source of information about the prices faced by persons with disabilities, their families, and health and social service organizations. In so doing, the price survey is meant to contribute to the development of a more accurate and comprehensive portrait of the costs borne by individuals with disabilities, and should assist in the work of researchers, policy makers, service providers, and advocates.

House of Commons- Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Listening to Canadians: A First View of the Future of the Canada Pension Plan Disability Program
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This report summarizes the findings of the thirteen-week electronic consultation process held by the Subcommittee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. The report discusses expanding coverage and enhancing benefits, improving the application and appeals process, supporting return-to-work efforts and preventative strategies, enhancing operational guidelines, improving communications with clients and other stakeholders, enhancing research and analysis, interaction with other disability income programs, and future directions for the disability income system.

Government of Canada- Social Development Canada

Government of Canada Response to “Listening to Canadians: A First View of the Future of the Canada Pension Plan Disability Program”
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This response to the Parliamentary Subcommittee's report summarizes and applauds the innovative process used by the Committee to gain the perspective of Canadians with Disabilities on the CPP-D Program. It responds to seven key points outlined in the Committee's report.

Government of Canada
Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services

In Unison: A Canadian Approach to Disability Issues (1998)
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In June 1996, disability issues were identified as a collective priority by the Prime Minister and Premiers. At their December 1997 meeting, First Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to disability issues and agreed that a vision and framework to guide future collaborative work in this area needed to be concluded. During the year 1997, jurisdictions have been working together to better address the needs of persons with disabilities. The product of their collaborative work is In Unison: A Canadian Approach to Disability Issues, which is to guide future reform. The document articulates a vision that seeks to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of Canadian society. It recognizes that the achievement of the vision is a responsibility shared by all Canadians.

Government of Canada
Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services

In Unison 2000: Persons with Disabilities in Canada
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Building on the vision articulated in the 1998 In Unison vision paper, this report sets the stage for a new national consensus on disability issues that brings together all sectors. As the statistical indicators and personal stories presented in this report demonstrate, people with disabilities face significant challenges in achieving full participation in Canadian society. The effective practices stories are examples of promising initiatives under way in several sectors, in every province and territory.