Accès à la justice

Nos objectifs

Proactively work to advance access to justice for people with an intellectual disability, including through the provision of procedural and age-appropriate accommodations, in order to facilitate their effective role as direct and indirect participants in all legal proceedings.

Develop and launch a policy dialogue on federal criminal justice reform that enables fair treatment under the law for people with an intellectual disability involved in criminal cases as victims or the accused.

En quoi est-ce important

People with an intellectual disability experience sexual assault, abuse, and coercion at much higher rates than people without disabilities.

Ableist attitudes, complex processes, and lack of accommodations in Canada’s justice system prevent people with an intellectual disability from reporting crimes, being treated fairly, and having their stories heard and believed. This discriminatory experience exists throughout police, court, and corrections systems.

Notre vision

People with an intellectual disability are safe from violence, abuse, and coercion in their daily lives, and the criminal justice system has the capacity to respond appropriately to ensure equal and fair treatment under the law.

Comment pouvez-vous aider

Inclusion Canada hosts free, 45-minute Inspiring Inclusion Tours to raise awareness of Inclusion Canada’s work toward building an inclusive Canada for people with an intellectual disability and their families.

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Inclusion Canada works to end exclusion and create a Canada in which people with disabilities are free and supported to build a rich and beautiful life. You can make this possible with a donation today.

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Ce que nous faisons

Inclusion Canada is developing educational resources to spread awareness about the rights of people with an intellectual disability in the justice system.

We’re mobilizing support to build a Legal Action Fund. This fund will provide legal assistance, advocacy, and support to protect the rights of people with an intellectual disability. It will also help us influence future laws and important legal decisions.