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Title	Description	Type	Focus Areas
An Intersectional Understanding of Older Adults with Disabilities and the Dynamics of Abuse	This report expands awareness of the intersections of elder abuse and disability, with an emphasis on financial abuse. This funding opportunity, provided through NHSP, allows DAWN to build on an existing body of work and research in the area of violence and abuse, and identify priority areas for future research.	Brief	Life Course
Girls without Barriers: Intersectional feminist analysis of girls and young women with disabilities in Canada	This report begins by highlighting the underrepresentation of girls and young women with disabilities in Canada's legislative and political spheres, despite international commitments to uphold their rights. It examines violence, mistreatment, and the increasing incarceration rates of this population, especially among racialized and Indigenous girls. The report also addresses sexuality, reproductive rights, and the negative impact of ableist beauty standards on self-esteem. Lastly, it underscores the unique challenges faced by girls with invisible disabilities and emphasizes the diverse realities and resilience of girls and young women with disabilities.	Report	Life Course
In Focus	The InFocus: Bringing People with Disabilities into the Picture project, led by DAWN Canada and CACL, takes a community-based approach to address health and wellness, as well as violence and abuse against people with disabilities and Deaf people. Implemented across 13 provinces and territories, the project focuses on creating coordinated local responses through research, workshops, and safety planning. Phase 1 develops resources for key sectors and individuals, while Phase 2 focuses on safety audits and long-term personal safety planning for people with disabilities and Deaf individuals.	Project Booklet	Life Course

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