Category: Social Issues: Disabilities

Title:Employment for persons with disabilities
Corporate Author: Alberta Disabilities Forum
Subject:Employment – general|split|Disabilities – physical, mental – employment, sheltered industries
Publisher:Alberta Disabilities Forum
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2004
Abstract:

Persons with disabilities welcome any new venture that enhances their skills and knowledge to a level that will result in gainful employment. The Alberta Disabilities Forum believes there are several key areas where government and employers should focus their efforts in order to maximize the labour potential of persons with disabilities.

Language:English
 
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.03 DISABILITIES/2004 disabilities_employment.pdf

Title:Preventing abuse of persons with disabilities: an inventory of training materials.
Corporate Author: Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities
Subject:Disabilities – physical, mental – general
Publisher:Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2004
Abstract:

In 2002, the Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD) completed a research project that examines the issue of violence against women with disabilities in Alberta. As a part of that project, we interviewed women with disabilities, victim services staff, women’s shelter directors, counsellors, caregivers, and many other front-line workers. Through these interviews, we learned that many people with disabilities, their advocates, and frontline workers felt they did not have adequate access to training/awareness-raising materials that raise awareness about violence against women/people with disabilities. They felt the materials they were using were out of date, more relevant to non-disabled individuals, or not readily obtainable.
In response, ACCD has developed this inventory of training/awareness-raising materials that focus on the issue of violence against people with disabilities. Our goal is to help these people, their advocates and families, caregivers, and other front-line workers to take action against violence through education and training.

Language:English
 
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.03 DISABILITIES/2004 preventing_abuse_inventory.pdf

Title:Violence against women with disabilities: break the silence!
Corporate Author: Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities
Subject:Women – sexual assault, violence against women|split|Disabilities – physical, mental – general
Publisher:Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2002
Abstract:

The purpose of this research project is to identify and address the specific safety needs of women with disabilities who live independently in Alberta.
To fulfil our purpose, this project will:
» Outline the extent and nature of the problem
» Raise awareness and understanding of the safety concerns faced by women with disabilities through community consultation and individual meetings
» Recommend policy and program guidelines to address the issue
» Position ACCD to play a leadership role in promoting and establishing safer communities for women with disabilities

Language:English
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.03 DISABILITIES/2002 violence_against_women_disabilities.pdf

Title:Tired of begging for dignity: a background paper on pension programs for the disabled.
Author(s):Salomaa, Diana
Subject:Disabilities – physical, mental – programs, services|split|Pensions – general
Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:1989
Language:English
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.03 DISABILITIES/1989 January Tired of Begging for Dignity – A Background Paper on Pension Programs for the Disabled.pdf

Title:Sheltered industry needs for Edmonton
Author(s):Gaboury, Jackie
Subject:Disabilities – physical, mental – employment, sheltered industries
Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:1981
Language:English
Edition:Abridged, May 1981
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.03 DISABILITIES/1981 May Sheltered Industry needs for Edmonton – Abridged.pdf

Title:Report of the evaluation committee: Edmonton handi-buses.
Corporate Author: Edmonton Social Planning Council
Subject:Transportation – Edmonton – general|split|Transportation – for persons with disabilities|split|Disabilities – physical, mental – programs, services
Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:1968
Language:English
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.03 DISABILITIES/1968 February Report of the Evaluation Committee – Edmonton Handi Buses.pdf