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A list of public policies supporting participation in leisure for children with disabilities in Canada. For the purpose of this initiative, “policy” is used in the sense of guiding principles generally issued by governments, whereas “program” is used for the kinds of initiatives in which individuals can participate.
United Nations Report
Members of the CHILD-BRIGHT Network, in collaboration with the Childhood Disability Collaborative, contributed to the report titled Care and Support for Children with Disabilities within the Family Environment and its Gendered Dimensions. In this report, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities draws attention to the challenges faced by children with disabilities and their caregivers.
Dr. Keiko Shikako and Rae Martens discuss the implementation of conventions that guarantee the rights of children with disabilities in Canada.