Through CCDS’ History, the organization has gained expertise in a number of areas.  Please browse through the subject areas below for more information:

Aging with Disabilities

In 2007-08, CCDS conducted a participatory action research project on Aging with a Disability, funded by ODI. The purpose of the project was to identify the needs, gaps and effective service models for individuals with long-term disabilities who are aging, specifically as it related to the areas of home supports, caregiving, transportation and housing.  Please click on the following link for more information about the project: Aging with Disabilities Project Website

Visitability

In 2006-07, CCDS conducted a major visitable housing project.  The purpose and long-term outcome of this project was to determine the impact of Visitability on communities. This project is a major step forward in creating inclusive and livable communities.

The project focused on Canada to discover where Visitability initiatives are taking place and what factors are facilitating its growth or are creating barriers to implementation.  To visit the project website, please click on the following website: Visitability Canada

Inclusive Education

CCDS is currently involved in a five-year project called Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in Ukraine.  Funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), this project  is the result of the hard work and commitment to inclusion and the rights of people and children with disabilities of many partners in Canada and Ukraine.  For more information about the project, please visit the project website at the following link: http://www.education-inclusive.com/

Employment Issues

CCDS has conducted a number of projects on employment issues, including the projects below:

Literature Review on Measuring Inter-relationships between Disability and Job Retention; Career Progression(PowerPoint | DOC | HTM | PDF)

Best Practices in the Home-Based Employment of People with Disabilities: 2002
Report – (DOC  | HTM | PDF)
Handbook – (DOC|  HTM| PDF)

Youth with Disabilities: Their Past and Present Experiences of Education and Employment Training: 1999
(DOC | HTM | PDF )

Youth and Transition

CCDS has conducted a major project on Youth and Transition:

Students with Disabilities: Transitions from Post-Secondary Education to Work – Phase II: 2003-2004
(DOC| HTM| PDF)

Students with Disabilities: Transitions from Post-Secondary Education to Work – Phase I: 2002
(DOC| HTM | PDF)

Women and Gender Issues

Women with Disabilities Accessing Trade: July 2004
( DOC| HTM| PDF)

Ontario Women’s Health Status Report: Women with Disabilities: February 2002
(DOC | HTM | PDF )

History of Disability

The Disability Rights Movement in Canada: A Virtual Museum: 2004
Website

Universal Design

Aboriginals with Disabilities