Inclusion Canada
@inclusioncanada.bsky.social
The national federation working to advance the full inclusion & human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Website: inclusioncanada.ca
Website: inclusioncanada.ca
In our Access to Healthcare area, we helped the public understand that Track 2 MAiD is discriminatory, fought to ensure equal access to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, and built capacity for inclusive mental health care across Canada.
Read the report 👇
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Read the report 👇
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November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In our Access to Healthcare area, we helped the public understand that Track 2 MAiD is discriminatory, fought to ensure equal access to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, and built capacity for inclusive mental health care across Canada.
Read the report 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Read the report 👇
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FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Giving Tuesday is coming on Dec 2 and Hope starts with you.
Your gift creates lasting change for people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Give $10, $25, $50 or any amount from the heart. Become one of our 20 new monthly donors.
Give today: www.inclusioncanada.ca/giving-tuesday
Your gift creates lasting change for people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Give $10, $25, $50 or any amount from the heart. Become one of our 20 new monthly donors.
Give today: www.inclusioncanada.ca/giving-tuesday
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Giving Tuesday is coming on Dec 2 and Hope starts with you.
Your gift creates lasting change for people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Give $10, $25, $50 or any amount from the heart. Become one of our 20 new monthly donors.
Give today: www.inclusioncanada.ca/giving-tuesday
Your gift creates lasting change for people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Give $10, $25, $50 or any amount from the heart. Become one of our 20 new monthly donors.
Give today: www.inclusioncanada.ca/giving-tuesday
Check out our impact from 2021-25 in numbers! Our donations tripled, produced engaging video series on inclusive education, held many policy forums, and engaged with hundreds of diverse partners to advance our work.
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
November 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Check out our impact from 2021-25 in numbers! Our donations tripled, produced engaging video series on inclusive education, held many policy forums, and engaged with hundreds of diverse partners to advance our work.
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Check out our impact from 2021-25 in numbers! We supported people with intellectual disabilities to get record levels of jobs and shared our work with more people through increased audiences.
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Check out our impact from 2021-25 in numbers! We supported people with intellectual disabilities to get record levels of jobs and shared our work with more people through increased audiences.
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Hope can’t wait.
Giving Tuesday is almost here - will you be one of Inclusion Canada’s 20 new monthly donors?
Every gift builds a future of learning, growing, and belonging for people with an intellectual disability.
Give today: www.inclusioncanada.ca/giving-tuesday
Giving Tuesday is almost here - will you be one of Inclusion Canada’s 20 new monthly donors?
Every gift builds a future of learning, growing, and belonging for people with an intellectual disability.
Give today: www.inclusioncanada.ca/giving-tuesday
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hope can’t wait.
Giving Tuesday is almost here - will you be one of Inclusion Canada’s 20 new monthly donors?
Every gift builds a future of learning, growing, and belonging for people with an intellectual disability.
Give today: www.inclusioncanada.ca/giving-tuesday
Giving Tuesday is almost here - will you be one of Inclusion Canada’s 20 new monthly donors?
Every gift builds a future of learning, growing, and belonging for people with an intellectual disability.
Give today: www.inclusioncanada.ca/giving-tuesday
We're proud to launch our 2021-25 Impact Report! We have made great strides in building a more inclusive Canada, and while there is much work to do, we wanted to share the impact we've had over the last few years.
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're proud to launch our 2021-25 Impact Report! We have made great strides in building a more inclusive Canada, and while there is much work to do, we wanted to share the impact we've had over the last few years.
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Read the full impact report here below 👇
EN: bit.ly/3XBZnjk
FR: bit.ly/3JUzCrs
Something big is coming on April 23, 2026. Please mark this date in your calendar and stay up-to-date with our social & email for announcements on the event. Registration to open soon!
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Something big is coming on April 23, 2026. Please mark this date in your calendar and stay up-to-date with our social & email for announcements on the event. Registration to open soon!
Yesterday, the 2025 Federal Budget was released. We broke down what the Budget means for PWD. While there are some positive improvements, the Budget falls short of delivering real change.
Read more in our press release: www.inclusioncanada.ca/post/federal...
Read more in our press release: www.inclusioncanada.ca/post/federal...
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Yesterday, the 2025 Federal Budget was released. We broke down what the Budget means for PWD. While there are some positive improvements, the Budget falls short of delivering real change.
Read more in our press release: www.inclusioncanada.ca/post/federal...
Read more in our press release: www.inclusioncanada.ca/post/federal...
Come work with us!! We are hiring three key positions. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and help shape a more inclusive Canada, and you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Note all positions close on November 14.
October 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Come work with us!! We are hiring three key positions. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and help shape a more inclusive Canada, and you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Note all positions close on November 14.
On International Day of Care and support let's recognize that support is more than a service. It is health. It is family. It is community.
Read more in our latest blog: www.inclusioncanada.ca/post/support...
Read more in our latest blog: www.inclusioncanada.ca/post/support...
Support is Health: Recognizing Families and Communities
October 29th is the International Day of Care and Support. It’s a day to recognize the many ways people give and receive support in their families and communities.
www.inclusioncanada.ca
October 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
On International Day of Care and support let's recognize that support is more than a service. It is health. It is family. It is community.
Read more in our latest blog: www.inclusioncanada.ca/post/support...
Read more in our latest blog: www.inclusioncanada.ca/post/support...
Plain language benefits everyone. People who are in a hurry, language learners, and people with disabilities – everyone wins when we communicate in a way that is clear and easy to understand.
Learn more about the new standard: ow.ly/qceG50X9XxZ
Learn more about the new standard: ow.ly/qceG50X9XxZ
CAN-ASC-3.1:2025 – Plain Language - Accessibility Standards Canada
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October 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Plain language benefits everyone. People who are in a hurry, language learners, and people with disabilities – everyone wins when we communicate in a way that is clear and easy to understand.
Learn more about the new standard: ow.ly/qceG50X9XxZ
Learn more about the new standard: ow.ly/qceG50X9XxZ
Is your school, workplace, or community group committed to accessibility and inclusion? Did you know there’s a new plain language standard that can help support you?
Learn more: bit.ly/3J5Hw0w
Learn more: bit.ly/3J5Hw0w
Summary of Standard CAN-ASC-3.1:2025 – Plain Language - Accessibility Standards Canada
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October 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Is your school, workplace, or community group committed to accessibility and inclusion? Did you know there’s a new plain language standard that can help support you?
Learn more: bit.ly/3J5Hw0w
Learn more: bit.ly/3J5Hw0w
We’re proud to have helped co-create Canada’s first National Standard on plain language. This tool helps organizations communicate information in a way that is easy to find, understand, and use. Plain language is an important part of accessibility.
Learn more:
Learn more:
CAN-ASC-3.1:2025 – Plain Language - Accessibility Standards Canada
Use the Left and Right arrow keys to navigate between the top level menu items. Press the ENTER key or double tap the SPACEBAR to select a menu item. To navigate through a sub menu, Press the…
ow.ly
October 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We’re proud to have helped co-create Canada’s first National Standard on plain language. This tool helps organizations communicate information in a way that is easy to find, understand, and use. Plain language is an important part of accessibility.
Learn more:
Learn more:
Our 16th Annual National Policy Forum is fast approaching! Our first session (November 5) will focus on partial day schooling and will feature many leaders in the inclusive education space.
Please register here: www.inclusioncanada.ca/page/2025-po...
Please register here: www.inclusioncanada.ca/page/2025-po...
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Our 16th Annual National Policy Forum is fast approaching! Our first session (November 5) will focus on partial day schooling and will feature many leaders in the inclusive education space.
Please register here: www.inclusioncanada.ca/page/2025-po...
Please register here: www.inclusioncanada.ca/page/2025-po...
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind and the Survivors of these institutions.
The process of reconciliation will and must continue beyond this one day.
#NDTR
The process of reconciliation will and must continue beyond this one day.
#NDTR
September 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind and the Survivors of these institutions.
The process of reconciliation will and must continue beyond this one day.
#NDTR
The process of reconciliation will and must continue beyond this one day.
#NDTR
Parliament is back in session, and we're keeping our eyes on a few key areas, such as the CDB, the DTC, inclusive housing, inclusive employment, and more. Our recommendations in advance of the 2026 Federal Budget outline these priorities. View them here:
www.inclusioncanada.ca/resource?vie...
www.inclusioncanada.ca/resource?vie...
September 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Parliament is back in session, and we're keeping our eyes on a few key areas, such as the CDB, the DTC, inclusive housing, inclusive employment, and more. Our recommendations in advance of the 2026 Federal Budget outline these priorities. View them here:
www.inclusioncanada.ca/resource?vie...
www.inclusioncanada.ca/resource?vie...
Happy Labour Day! Our offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow, September 2.
September 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Happy Labour Day! Our offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow, September 2.
REMINDER: Registration for our 16th Annual Policy Forum is now live! Please join us from Nov 5, 12, & 19 to explore the realities of inclusive education with self-advocates, educators, and policy experts.
More information on the sessions & registration links 👇
EN: bit.ly/46VGm1f
FR: bit.ly/3Ust05m
More information on the sessions & registration links 👇
EN: bit.ly/46VGm1f
FR: bit.ly/3Ust05m
August 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
REMINDER: Registration for our 16th Annual Policy Forum is now live! Please join us from Nov 5, 12, & 19 to explore the realities of inclusive education with self-advocates, educators, and policy experts.
More information on the sessions & registration links 👇
EN: bit.ly/46VGm1f
FR: bit.ly/3Ust05m
More information on the sessions & registration links 👇
EN: bit.ly/46VGm1f
FR: bit.ly/3Ust05m
"Harris [...] said the introduction of ADAP, the changes to AISH, and the clawback of the Canada Disability Benefit make her feel like the provincial government doesn't want people with disabilities in Alberta."
More concerns about how the AB govt is treating PWD.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
More concerns about how the AB govt is treating PWD.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
August 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Harris [...] said the introduction of ADAP, the changes to AISH, and the clawback of the Canada Disability Benefit make her feel like the provincial government doesn't want people with disabilities in Alberta."
More concerns about how the AB govt is treating PWD.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
More concerns about how the AB govt is treating PWD.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Registration for our 16th Annual Policy Forum is now live! Please join us from November 5-7 to explore the realities of inclusive education in Canada with self-advocates, educators, and policy experts.
More information on the sessions and registration links 👇
EN: bit.ly/46VGm1f
FR: bit.ly/3Ust05m
More information on the sessions and registration links 👇
EN: bit.ly/46VGm1f
FR: bit.ly/3Ust05m
August 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Registration for our 16th Annual Policy Forum is now live! Please join us from November 5-7 to explore the realities of inclusive education in Canada with self-advocates, educators, and policy experts.
More information on the sessions and registration links 👇
EN: bit.ly/46VGm1f
FR: bit.ly/3Ust05m
More information on the sessions and registration links 👇
EN: bit.ly/46VGm1f
FR: bit.ly/3Ust05m
Reminder: ICYMI, check out the recording of our Access to Justice position statement webinar! We discuss ways to overcome barriers and counter ableism in the justice system, and suggest next steps!
EN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJmz...
FR: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wduW...
EN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJmz...
FR: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wduW...
Access to Justice Position Statement Webinar - EN
www.youtube.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Reminder: ICYMI, check out the recording of our Access to Justice position statement webinar! We discuss ways to overcome barriers and counter ableism in the justice system, and suggest next steps!
EN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJmz...
FR: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wduW...
EN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJmz...
FR: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wduW...
Today, we honor the rich social, cultural, economic, and political contributions of Indigenous peoples globally. We reaffirm our commitment to listening, learning, and partnering with First Nations, Inuit, Métis peoples in Canada and beyond. #InternationalDayoftheWorldsIndigenousPeoples
August 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today, we honor the rich social, cultural, economic, and political contributions of Indigenous peoples globally. We reaffirm our commitment to listening, learning, and partnering with First Nations, Inuit, Métis peoples in Canada and beyond. #InternationalDayoftheWorldsIndigenousPeoples
"Every dollar goes a long way when you are living with the bare minimum amount of money."
Although in-person support services are currently tax-exempt for PWD, the same is not the case for virtual services. PWD often have barriers to accessing in-person services.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Although in-person support services are currently tax-exempt for PWD, the same is not the case for virtual services. PWD often have barriers to accessing in-person services.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Waterloo advocate's petition to make virtual support services tax exempt 'back at square one' | CBC News
Canadians with disabilities do not have to pay taxes for services accessed in person — but if someone receives the same service virtually they will pay taxes. Abigail Murphy wants to change that.
www.cbc.ca
August 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"Every dollar goes a long way when you are living with the bare minimum amount of money."
Although in-person support services are currently tax-exempt for PWD, the same is not the case for virtual services. PWD often have barriers to accessing in-person services.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Although in-person support services are currently tax-exempt for PWD, the same is not the case for virtual services. PWD often have barriers to accessing in-person services.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ICYMI, check out the recording of our Access to Justice position statement webinar! We discuss ways to overcome barriers and counter ableism in the justice system, and suggest next steps!
EN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJmz...
FR: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wduW...
EN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJmz...
FR: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wduW...
Access to Justice Position Statement Webinar - EN
www.youtube.com
August 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
ICYMI, check out the recording of our Access to Justice position statement webinar! We discuss ways to overcome barriers and counter ableism in the justice system, and suggest next steps!
EN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJmz...
FR: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wduW...
EN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJmz...
FR: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wduW...
98% of Canadian households receiving social assistance live below the poverty line. This is alarming. What's more is that 73% of households live in deep poverty (below 75% of the poverty threshold).
People in Canada should not have to live like this.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
People in Canada should not have to live like this.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
98% of Canadian households tracked receiving social assistance live below poverty line: report
A report published Thursday found that poverty in Canada remains widespread among those receiving social assistance.
www.ctvnews.ca
August 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
98% of Canadian households receiving social assistance live below the poverty line. This is alarming. What's more is that 73% of households live in deep poverty (below 75% of the poverty threshold).
People in Canada should not have to live like this.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
People in Canada should not have to live like this.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...