The Canadian Accessibility Network is pleased to share the following collection of resources with individuals, organizations, businesses, and communities working to advance accessibility across Canada.
The CAN Language Guide establishes the use of consistent, inclusive language for all CAN communications and sets a standard for CAN that both acknowledges the context of the language we use and honours the diverse and intersectional identities of all people. The Guide is a living document and will be updated regularly to reflect how language is constantly evolving.
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The Disability Confidence Resource is intended to help Canadian employers become informed on what it means to be disability confident. Disability confident employers know the value of employing people with disabilities, are aware of the barriers that individuals with disabilities face and use inclusive practices throughout the entire employment process. This resource includes various toolkits, guides, training sessions, and workshops offered by CAN Collaborators that employers can utilize to increase their disability confidence.
Download the Disability Confidence Resource:
Ableism creates obstacles for people with disabilities in education, employment, and social participation. The purpose of the Guide to Understanding and Dismantling Ableism is to help individuals and organizations recognize ableism and challenge it by taking actionable steps to dismantle it. By sharing real-life experiences, offering strategies, and suggesting practical actions, CAN presents this guide as a roadmap for identifying and removing barriers and creating more inclusive and respectful spaces, policies, practices, and interactions to ensure full participation for all members of society.
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