The Great Canadian Giving Challenge Has Now Started!
The Great Canadian Giving Challenge has now started! Happening all of June, 2021, every dollar you donate to OFCP qualifies us to win $20,000. Get all the details at www.givingchallenge.ca #GivingChallengeCA
The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is an initiative from CanadaHelps that encourages Canadians across the country to donate to charities throughout the month of June.
For 2021, we're pleased to announce a grand prize of $20,000! The giving challenge runs from June 1st to June 30th, and is an opportunity for charities to rally their supporters and drive more donations for their cause.
Every dollar donated to any charity by an individual in June via GivingChallenge.ca, CanadaHelps.org, or CanadaHelps fundraising tools is an automatic entry for the chosen charity to win a $20,000 donation.
The OFCP would appreciate if you spread information about this campaign and share with your friends, family and network.
Excellent Volunteer Opportunity: IDEA Council Members Needed
Abilities Centre, in Whitby, Ontario, is a community hub, research lab and innovation incubator that strives to build accessible and inclusive communities, to increase the quality of life for people of all ages and abilities. They are looking for new members for our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Advisory Council. The Council is to advise and assist Abilities Centre in integrating and enhancing IDEA in our programs, human resources, partnerships, fund development, facilities and technology.
If you, or some people you know, are looking for a way to share your knowledge, skills and experience to improve social and economic inclusion, the health and well-being of Canadians with disabilities, this volunteer opportunity is perfect for you! If you are positive, innovative, and collaborative, and want to use your academic and professional work experience to help build accessible and inclusive communities in Durham and across Ontario, then please consider this exciting opportunity!
It’s not too late to complete the 2021Census! It's safe, quick and easy, and it can be done online at www.census.gc.ca. Your responses will help plan services that support employment, education, public transportation and hospitals in your community.
If there are any difficulties please call the Census Help Line at 1-855-340-2021 to let them know the assistance that you will need. For more information on accessibility you can visit our FAQ section here: https://census.gc.ca/faq/accessibility-accessibilite-eng.htm?MM=2
National AccessAbility Week 2021
From May 30 to June 5, we’re celebrating National AccessAbility Week. This is a week dedicated to disability inclusion and accessibility in Canada. Join the conversation and ask yourself: how can I champion disability inclusion in my everyday life?
When barriers are removed, Canadians with disabilities are able to participate fully in society and workplaces. This helps our communities thrive and our economy prosper, so all Canadians benefit.
This year’s theme “Disability Inclusion 2021: Leaving No One Behind” is in line with the Government of Canada’s plan to build back better. It expands on the disability-inclusive approach, initiatives and measures the Government has taken throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vibrant Healthcare Alliance: Women's Disability Action and Awareness Group
Are you a young woman (16-29years) with a disability? This new opportunity is created for you! WEN-DO self-defence sessions for women & girls with disabilities.
This is a safe, inclusive space for women and girls with disabilities. Operating within a safe, independent living environment.
For more information please see the flyer below. Contact Lucy PH: 416-486-8666 ext. 226, lucyn@vibranthealthcare.ca
Developing a safer and stronger you!
Accessibility Commissioner and Chief Accessibility Officer
The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country for two full-time Governor in Council (GIC) positions for the Accessibility Commissioner within the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and the Chief Accessibility Officer within Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The Government of Canada is committed to an open, transparent and merit-based selection process in consideration of gender parity, representation of persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, linguistic, regional and employment equity representation.
The Accessibility Commissioner provides executive leadership and direction for the administration and enforcement of the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and its regulations, as per Part 5 of the ACA. The ACA and its regulations are designed to enhance the full and equal participation of all persons, in Canadian society, especially persons with disabilities.
The Chief Accessibility Officer will be:
• a special advisor to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion;
• responsible for providing information or advice on systemic or emerging accessibility issues;
• submitting an annual report to the Minister for tabling in Parliament on systemic or emerging accessibility issues and on the outcomes achieved by the ACA; and,
• preparing special reports to the Minister, as per Part 7 of the ACA.
