Campaigns
Close Institutions in Canada
In Canada today, many thousands of Canadians with intellectual disabilities remain trapped in large segregated institutions - inappropriately and unjustifiably segregated from society. They remain, for the most part, hidden and removed from the mainstream of society despite a collective knowledge, based on research and practice over the past 30 years, that with proper community based supports all persons with intellectual disabilities thrive in the community. They remain in these institutions as a result of inaction by governments and communities.
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End Exclusion
In 2006, CACL partnered with the Council of Canadians with Disabilities to launch a national initiative called End Exclusion.
For more information please contact CACL at inform@cacl.ca
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No Excuses
Over 70% of parents, whose children with intellectual disabilities are in regular classrooms, report that their children are doing average or better:
Inclusive education is better for all children. Children learn what they experience.
inclusive education settings enable children without disabilities to learn about diversity as well as respecting and valuing all people.
When children with disabilities learn alongside their peers, they are more likely to: continue in education, get a job, and be included and valued in their communities.
Join our campaign for inclusive education. Add your name to our "No Excuses" declaration
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