Who We Are
Our Vision and Mission
An inclusive Canada in which people with an intellectual disability and their families are valued equally and participate fully in all aspects of society.
Our Vision
Inclusion Canada is a national federation of people with an intellectual disability, their families, allies, and organizations working to advance the full inclusion and human rights of people with an intellectual disability. Inclusion Canada leads the way in building an inclusive Canada by strengthening families, defending rights, and transforming communities into places where everyone belongs.
Our Mission
We believe that the lives of people with an intellectual disability should unfold no differently than those without disabilities; immersed together with their peers without a disability in the same pathways and experience of life common to us all.
Inclusion
We believe that all people are entitled to equal access and opportunity. Equality demands protection from all forms of discrimination or harm, and access to the supports necessary to enable equal participation.
Equality
We believe in the fundamental value and dignity of all people, and honour and respect diverse identities and experiences. Our humanity and uniqueness cannot be reduced to words, labels, categories, definitions, or genetic patterns.
Diversity
We believe in speaking up and taking action on our values and beliefs, even when it is difficult.
Moral Courage
Our Values and Beliefs
Our core values and beliefs inspire and guide our work.
What is Ableism?
Ableism is the belief that it is “normal” to not have a disability and that “normal” is preferred. It’s discrimination on the basis of disability.
Check out our "This is Ableism" campaign, inspired by Article 8 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and brought to life by people with disabilities in Canada.