Communication Disabilities Access Canada (CDAC) is a Canadian, non-profit organization that promotes social justice, inclusion and accessibility for people who have speech, language and communication disabilities, not caused by significant hearing loss.
This webinar series describes the communication supports people may need to control what happens in their lives and to express preferences, choices and decisions that matter to them. It addresses Article 12 in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. Article 12 states that people have a right to exercise their legal capacity to make decisions that affect them and to have the supports they may need to do this.
* This course is public: no registration required
Sessions Details Team
This course is for anyone who assists people communicating with unfamiliar people in their communities. It is useful for family members, personal attendants, disability support workers, and students in a disability field. There is an opportunity to apply to be listed on the communication assistance database.
Duration: approximately 2-3 hours.
This course is also available in French.
Please note that due to lack of current funding for this project, CDAC is not able to answer any content questions at this time. We will however, continue to provide technical support if you experience problems.
Register Details Team
This course is by and for people who have communication disabilities. Learn about the communication assistance database and how to use it to find a communication assistant. Get tips on how to hire, train and work with a person who assists you communicating at meetings and appointments.
Duration: approximately 2-3 hours.
This course is also available in French.
Please note that due to lack of current funding for this project, CDAC is not able to answer any content questions at this time. We will however, continue to provide technical support if you experience problems.
Register Details Team
This webinar is for people who work in organizations and businesses that provide goods and services to the members of the public. Learn ways to communicate with people who have communication disabilities in face-to-face or telephone interactions, as well as how to host accessible meetings, public events and provide written information in ways that people can access.
Duration: approximately 40 minutes.
This webinar is also available in French.
Please note that due to lack of funding, CDAC is not able to answer any content questions at this time. We will continue to provide technical support if you experience any problems.
Register Details Team