Canada without barriers by 2040 / Robert Morrissey, chair.: XC67-1/1-451-4E-PDF
"To examine barriers faced by persons with disabilities, during the 44th Parliament, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (the committee) undertook a study on progress made towards the goal of a Canada without barriers, by 2040. It held five meetings on the topic, hearing from 23 witnesses, including people with disabilities, advocates, experts, the Chief Accessibility Officer, as well as the then-Minister of Disability, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities. It also received five briefs. This report summarizes the testimony the committee received, particularly relating to the need to raise awareness, barriers faced in accessing services and benefits, including in the built environment, the need for better coordination between and across governments and funding, changes to legislation, and improved data and reporting. The committee thanks those who participated for sharing their valuable perspectives"--Introduction, pages [1]-2.
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| Title | Canada without barriers by 2040 / Robert Morrissey, chair. |
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| Publication type | Monograph - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
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| Description | 1 online resource (ix, 22 pages) : illustrations. |
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