Council of Canadians with Disabilities

Introducing our newest guest blogger Christopher Lytle

November 25, 2014 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Announcements and Administration, Human Resources, Human Rights, Training and Development

We are very pleased to announce that Christopher Lytle from Christopher Lytle Consulting (CLC) will be blogging on First Reference Talks on the topics of disability and human rights issues.

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Call for a national accessibility action plan to meet obligations to people with disabilities

February 23, 2011 Suzanne Cohen Share Accessibility Standards

For years I have followed the work of advocacy groups in order to understand the needs of people with disabilities. One issue stands out among the research: the removal and prevention of barriers is vital to provide equal access to daily living. Two recognizable advocacy groups are asking the federal government to get on with a plan of action.

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