Title:An examination of facilities for emotionally disturbed and retarded children in the Province of Alberta
Corporate Author: Edmonton Welfare Council
Subject:Child care – Edmonton|split|Children – health|split|Children – services, planning|split|Disabilities – physical, mental – programs, services
Publisher:Edmonton Welfare Council
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:1967 Language:English
Material Type:Report
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Title:Addressing the needs of Albertans with disabilities in home, supportive and long-term care living settings
Corporate Author: Alberta Disabilities Forum
Subject:Disabilities – physical, mental – planning, policy|split|Disabilities – physical, mental – programs, services
Publisher:Alberta Disabilities Forum
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2011
Abstract:
This series of position papers identifies problems that people with disabilities in Alberta face in the continuing care system. It also proposes solutions to these problems.
Language:English
Material Type:Report
F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.03 DISABILITIES/2011 Addressing-the-needs-of.pdf
Title:Sickness, disability and work: breaking the barriers : Canada : opportunities for collaboration.
Corporate Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Subject:Disabilities – physical, mental – general|split|Health issues – general|split|Employment – general
Publisher:Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Place of Publication:Paris
Date of Publication:2010
Abstract:
Canada, like other OECD nations, is working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its policies for persons affected by sickness and disability. The employment picture for these persons is poor and as in other countries, this is associated with a heightened risk of being in or close to poverty and dependent on disability and other social welfare payments. The fall in labour demand since the start of the current economic downturn is especially concerning for such persons because they were already having difficulty finding work in the earlier part of this decade when the Canadian economy was growing strongly. A review of the Canadian system indicates that many of its employment and other social supports and benefits for persons with disabilities are restrictive and complex, and therefore difficult to access. Policy makers must overcome a number of systemic problems that underpin the outcomes in Canada.
Language:English
 Material Type:Report
Title: A patchwork quilt: income security for Canadians with disabilities.
Author(s):Stapleton, John|split|Procyk, Stephanie
Subject:Disabilities – physical, mental – general|split|Income security programs – generalÂÂÂ
Place of Publication:Toronto
Date of Publication:2010
Abstract:
The purpose of this Issue Briefing is to describe the sources of disability income security available to Canadians. We summarize seven distinct sources of disability income security benefits. In 2008-2009, these seven sources provided $25.7 billion in benefits or tax credits to people with disabilities. This amount represents an income security expenditure about twice the size of the federal Employment Insurance program in Canada. This briefing draws attention to the policy challenge of coordinating and aligning both the goals and the administration of disability income security programs in Canada.
Language:English
Material Type:Fact Sheet
F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.03 DISABILITIES/2010 disability_benefits.pdf