Community and Disabled People

In the 1970s, when people with disabilities began to leave institutions, they found a society that had forgotten how to include those of us who are different. Individually, and in groups like the Canadian Association for Community Living, the disabled people, along with their friends and families, began helping our communities rediscover their natural capacity to include and support everyone.

Explore the issues of inclusion and participation within the Community section of this Internet documentary. Or visit some of these worthwhile websites for more information on the topic of community and disabled people:

Advancing the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
Canadian government report.

BC Association for Community Living
BC Branch of the national organization.

Canadian Association for Community Living
A Canada-wide association of family members and who want supports and services within the community instead of in institutions, for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

CommunityLiving.ca
Public awareness site of the Canadian Association for Community Living.

Disability Awareness Sites
From the Family Village a list of sites about disability awareness.

Enabling Perspectives
Disability awareness training for businesses to deal effectively with people with disabilities.

Inclusion Press
Publishers of material on the issues of social inclusion and inclusive education for all, including the disabled.

People First of Canada
Organization to promote equality and opportunity for mentally handicapped Canadians and others who have been labelled.

If you think we’ve missed a good resource about community, inclusion and persons with disabilities please contact us here.