Our Health Matters

In order to increase equitable access to health care services and to share our knowledge and experience on inclusion practice, the DisAbled Women’s Network Canada / Réseau d’Action des Femmes Handicapées (DAWN / RAFH Canada) in partnership with the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL), have implemented an innovative project called “Our Health
Matters”.
A two-year project, which began in 2012, “Our Health Matters” provides a framework for implementing an inclusive approach to health care services in order to ensure equitable access for all Canadians. Project activities are designed to identify existing challenges and barriers which can limit this access, and to develop inclusive tools and solutions to eliminate those barriers.

Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, this project is part of a larger pan-Canadian initiative entitled “In Focus: Bringing People with Disabilities into the Picture”.

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Social Determinants of Health

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Resources and Publications

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More Than A Footnote: Canada Human Rights and Treaty Obligations
More Than A Footnote: Canada Human Rights and Treaty Obligations
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Resource Type: Infographic
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resource_intro_large_text: While many gender-based violence policies mention "vulnerable groups" in their preambles, women with disabilities and Deaf women are often reduced to footnotes. They are generally referred to broadly as people with disabilities or categorized as part of a vulnerable group, failing to fully address their specific needs and experiences. This infographic highlights the gap between acknowledgment and meaningful inclusion in these policies.
resource_main_content: While many gender-based violence policies mention "vulnerable groups" in their preambles, women with disabilities and Deaf women are often reduced to footnotes. They are generally referred to broadly as people with disabilities or categorized as part of a vulnerable group, failing to fully address their specific needs and experiences. This infographic highlights the gap between acknowledgment and meaningful inclusion in these policies.
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More Than A Footnote: Gaps in Current Policies and Programs
More Than A Footnote: Gaps in Current Policies and Programs
Related Project: Array
Resource Type: Infographic
Authors:
resource_intro_large_text: While many gender-based violence policies mention "vulnerable groups" in their preambles, women with disabilities and Deaf women are often reduced to footnotes. They are generally referred to broadly as people with disabilities or categorized as part of a vulnerable group, failing to fully address their specific needs and experiences. This infographic highlights the gap between acknowledgment and meaningful inclusion in these policies.
resource_main_content: While many gender-based violence policies mention "vulnerable groups" in their preambles, women with disabilities and Deaf women are often reduced to footnotes. They are generally referred to broadly as people with disabilities or categorized as part of a vulnerable group, failing to fully address their specific needs and experiences. This infographic highlights the gap between acknowledgment and meaningful inclusion in these policies.
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More than a Footnote : Policy Forum Summary Report 2022
More than a Footnote : Policy Forum Summary Report 2022
Related Project: Array
Resource Type: Report
Authors:
resource_intro_large_text: The More than a Footnote Policy Forum Report, based on an Policy Forum of the same name hosted by DAWN Canada in December 2022, captures the outcomes of discussions on critical policy issues affecting marginalized communities. With over 100 participants, the forum addressed topics such as livelihoods, housing, gender-based violence, and Canada's international assistance. The report highlights key policy gaps and presents valuable insights and recommendations for addressing these issues, emphasizing potential avenues for meaningful change.
resource_main_content: The More than a Footnote Policy Forum Report, based on an Policy Forum of the same name hosted by DAWN Canada in December 2022, captures the outcomes of discussions on critical policy issues affecting marginalized communities. With over 100 participants, the forum addressed topics such as livelihoods, housing, gender-based violence, and Canada's international assistance. The report highlights key policy gaps and presents valuable insights and recommendations for addressing these issues, emphasizing potential avenues for meaningful change.
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