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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · 9h

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

CAN-ASC-3.1:2025 – Plain Language - Accessibility Standards Canada

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · 1d

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

Summary of Standard CAN-ASC-3.1:2025 – Plain Language - Accessibility Standards Canada

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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CAN-ASC-3.1:2025 – Plain Language - Accessibility Standards Canada

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · 4d

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...

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · 19d

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

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Sep 16

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...

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labour Day! Our offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow, September 2.

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Aug 24

"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/...

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Aug 11

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...

Access to Justice Position Statement Webinar - EN

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Aug 9

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

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Aug 8

"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/...

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

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Aug 6

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...

Access to Justice Position Statement Webinar - EN

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Aug 1

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...

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

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Jul 31

We just finished hosting our webinar on our position statement on Access to Justice! Thank you to everyone who participated and to our panelists.

Read our position statements here: inclusioncanada.ca/position-sta...

If you missed the webinar, stay tuned for the recording next week!

Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Jul 31

Check out this month's edition of Inclusion Matters! We discuss the CDB applications opening, our partnership with Allstate Canada, and more!

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Jul 30

Tomorrow is from 3-4 PM EST is our webinar on our position statement on Access to Justice! We will review our priorities, calls to action and vision for an inclusive justice system, featuring self-advocates, family members and legal professionals.

There is still time to register! bit.ly/4lsCAAX

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Jul 28

Join us this Thursday, July 31 from 3-4 PM EST for a breakdown of our position statement on our Access to Justice priority area! We will review our priorities, calls to action & vision for an inclusive justice system, featuring self-advocates, family members & legal professionals.

bit.ly/4lsCAAX

Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Jul 25

REMINDER: Join us on Thursday, July 31, 3-4 PM EST for a breakdown of our position statement on Access to Justice! We will review our priorities, calls to action and vision for an inclusive justice system, featuring self-advocates, family members and legal professionals.

bit.ly/4lsCAAX

Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Jul 23

“No one tells millionaires to be grateful for tax breaks. No one asks oil companies to be thankful for subsidies. But people with disabilities? They’re told to smile while the social safety net is exchanged for a trampoline with a hole in it.”

calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Opinion: AISH clawback underscores Alberta’s fraying social contract

Opinion: Alberta’s fraying social contract

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Jul 22

REMINDER: Join us on July 31 from 3-4 PM EST for a breakdown of our position statement on Access to Justice! We will review our priorities, calls to action and vision for an inclusive justice system, featuring self-advocates, family members and legal professionals.

Register now! bit.ly/4lsCAAX

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Jul 19

66% of PWD report unmet needs for health care, medications, assistive devices, or daily supports.

As the CDB rolls out, many advocates warn it’s not enough to close these gaps and in some provinces, it won’t even increase net income.

www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/benefits/chr...

More than half of disabled Canadians report gaps in care as benefit rolls out

StatsCan links disability severity and accessibility barriers to higher unmet care needs in 2022

www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Jul 18

Join us on Thursday, July 31 from 3-4 PM EST for a breakdown of our position statement on our Access to Justice priority area! We will review our priorities, calls to action and vision for an inclusive justice system, featuring self-advocates, family members and legal professionals.

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Inclusion Canada @inclusioncanada.bsky.social · Jul 17

Reminder: Season 2, Episode 1 of Invisible Institutions is out!

This episode is focused on Valley View Centre in SK, which closed in 2019. Listen to survivors as they tell their lived experiences.

Click this link or listen to it anywhere you get podcasts: invisibleinstitutions.com/invisible-in...

Invisible Institutions, Season 2 Episode 1, available everywhere you listen to podcasts