advocacy Resources

 

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BC Coalition of People with Disabilities

The BC Coalition of People with Disabilities is a provincial, cross-disability advocacy organization.


CBC Analysis and Viewpoint - Disability Matters

The column will deal with the rights of people with disabilities, eliminating inequality and discrimination, and issues of self-help and consumer advocacy.


DisAbled Women s Network Ontario

Disabled Women's Network Ontario is a progressive, volunteer-drive,feminist organization promoting social justice, human rights & the advancement of equality rights through education, research, advocacy, coalition-building, resource development and information technology.


Independent Living Canada

Independent Living Canada supports the IL movement and strengthens the ILCs by undertaking various activities, including policy articulation, guidance and support. training and resource development, information services and promotion of awareness.


National Educational Association of Disabled Students

The National Educational Association of Disabled Students is a consumer organization, with a mandate to encourage the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities.


Ontario March of Dimes

Ontario March of Dimes is the largest community-based rehabilitation and advocacy organization for people with physical disabilities in the province.


Paralyzed Veterans of America

Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with SCI/D as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans’ benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights.


RespiteServices.com

This site is established in order to develop a comprehensive respite system locally, to develop and maintain a coherent access process for families of children and adults requiring respite options, to facilitate respite options for individuals that match their identified needs and to work closely with service providers to advocate for appropriate service options to meet the needs identified.


The War Amps

A philosophy of "amputees helping amputees" has been the hallmark of The War Amps from 1918, when the organization was founded by amputee war veterans, until the present.


Warren's World

Warren's World is a March of Dimes advocacy project focused on the accessibility issue in government elections.