Equality Rights

Our Vision

Rights to equality, self-determination, full citizenship, valued recognition and respect from others are legally recognized and assured for all people with intellectual disabilities.

Benchmarks for Achievement

• People with intellectual disabilities have access to supports to exercise their full legal capacity.
• Policies and practices that govern the use of genetic technologies and end of life care respect human diversity and the fundamental principles of community living.
• Initiatives to advance equality rights and recognition of people with intellectual disabilities are inclusive of diverse populations.
• Initiatives to advance the equality rights and recognition of youth, persons with FASD, aboriginal persons and other diverse ethno-racial-cultural communities are taking intellectual disability in to account.

Resources

• From Values To Action
• CACL Policy Position on Legal Capacity