Release of "Supports and Services for Adults and Children with Disabilities in Canada: An Analysis of Needs and Gaps"
Ottawa, ONTARIO - Today, Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services marked the International Day of Disabled Persons with the release of the report Supports and Services for Adults and Children with Disabilities in Canada: An Analysis of Data on Needs and Gaps.
This report furthers knowledge on disability issues in Canada. By fostering a more comprehensive understanding of problems people face accessing disability supports, it will assist in the development of a longer-term strategy on disability investments. Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers have agreed to collaborate on this longer-term strategy and continue to work in partnership with the disability community.
Ministers recognize the importance of disability supports as a key building block of the In Unison vision for the full citizenship of persons with disabilities. Disability supports consist of the aids, devices and personal services that help people living with disability actively participate at home, at work, at school and in the community.
Ministers reaffirm their commitment to work towards ensuring that persons with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of Canadian society.
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This report may be accessed at the Social Union Framework Agreement site on the internet at www.socialunion.ca/pwd_e.html. The document is available in alternative formats (large print, audio cassette, braille and computer diskette) in French and English by calling: 1-866-386-9624. Requested documents are automatically produced in the format selected and mailed directly to the caller.
Media Contact:
Social Development Canada
Media Relations
(613) 941-1110
Should you require additional information, please contact:
Richard Beaulne, Program Officer, Office for Disability Issues, Social Development Canada at (819) 953-9123