Girls Without Barriers

Girls without Barriers seeks to identify and address gaps in research regarding the needs of girls with disabilities as well as to increase the participation of girls with disabilities and Deaf girls in girl-serving programs.

Funded by the Canadian Women’s Foundation, the initiative also aims to change the culture within girl-serving organizations by fostering careful, diligent and thorough inclusion of the needs of girls with disabilities and Deaf girls. Girls with disabilities and Deaf girls not only benefit from improved accessibility of programs but also get opportunities to develop their confidence and leadership as they witness their ideas and opinions transform into concrete actions.

As part of this initiative, DAWN Canada partnered with Rock Camp for Girls and Gender Nonconforming Youth to create a one-week musical camp for girls and gender non-confirming youth with and without disabilities.

Next steps include publishing research on girls with disabilities, workshops on ableism for girls with disabilities and non-disabled girls alike, workshops for program organizers, and the development of online resources.

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Resources and Publications

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An Intersectional Understanding of Older Adults with Disabilities and the Dynamics of Abuse
An Intersectional Understanding of Older Adults with Disabilities and the Dynamics of Abuse
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resource_intro_large_text: 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.
resource_main_content: 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.
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Girls without Barriers: Intersectional feminist analysis of girls and young women with disabilities in Canada
Girls without Barriers: Intersectional feminist analysis of girls and young women with disabilities in Canada
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Resource Type: Report
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resource_intro_large_text: 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.
resource_main_content: 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.
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In Focus
In Focus
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Resource Type: Project Booklet
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resource_intro_large_text: 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.
resource_main_content: 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.
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