People with communication disabilities want to participate at public consultations and meetings
They may require communication assistance in the same way as people may require sign language interpreters
People have a right to request communication assistance at these events
In many provinces in Canada, meeting organizers have a legal obligation to provide and pay for communication supports to make their meetings and services accessible to everyone
Over the next few months, CDAC will be developing information modules for meeting organizers and people with communication disabilities about how to request and engage communication assistants