Contents
CCD in the News
I Was Parked Luggage: Accessibility Advocates Speak Out About Demeaning Air Travel
Access
Jamie Oliver Braille Publishing Milestone for Readers and Cooks of All Ages 
Accessible Bathing Rooms Webinar Available in Archives 
Government of Canada 
Putting you first: a tailored approach to CPP and OAS appeals at the General Division 
Human Rights 
Rights of Indigenous Women and Girls 
Canada Must Act Now to Address Hate | Canadian Human Rights Commission 
Update on Our Anti-Racism Work | Canadian Human Rights Commission 
2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities" 
Human Rights Based Approach to Program and Policy Development | Ontario Human Rights Commission 
Newsletters 
Abilities Magazine | Advancing Disability Inclusion 
Brain Injury Canada Newsletter 
Cooperation Canada 
EASPD Newsletter 
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition 
Fighting Blindness Canada 
Seniors for Social Action 
Webinars 
Fighting Blindness Canada | New Webinar Anti-VEGF Treatments of Eye Disease 
Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum | When: 30 Nov 2023 from 010:00 AM GMT London Keep the date 
Opportunities 
Call for Law Commission of Ontario Board Nominations 
New Member Process 
Focus Group Opportunity with Lynx Air 
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Selection Process for President and CEO Position 

CCD in the News

I Was Parked Luggage: Accessibility Advocates Speak Out About Demeaning Air Travel

Click on the following link to access the information online: 'I was parked luggage': Accessibility advocates speak out about demeaning air travel | CityNews Kitchener

Access

Jamie Oliver Braille Publishing Milestone for Readers and Cooks of All Ages

Internationally renowned chef and bestselling author, Jamie Oliver, has two highly anticipated new books publishing with Penguin Random House Canada on Tuesday, November 14: a mouthwatering new cookbook, 5 Ingredients Mediterranean via Appetite by Random House, and his children’s fiction debut novel, Billy and the Giant Adventure via Tundra Books. Thanks to a unique partnership between the author, Penguin Random House Canada, and Canada's National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS), a digital and physical braille edition of each book will publish simultaneously on November 14.

NNELS is thrilled to partner with Jamie Oliver’s new publishing home, Penguin Random House Canada, as part of their mandate to publish as inclusively and equitably as possible.

5 Ingredients Mediterranean, a celebration of hero Mediterranean flavours and ingredients, contains over 125 quick and easy recipes for exciting everyday cooking. It will publish in standard print, eBook, and braille on November 14. The digital braille edition will be available for readers with print disabilities through the NNELS repository.

Billy and the Giant Adventure, Jamie Oliver’s first children’s book, contains one pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic. There are also kid-friendly recipes at the back of the book, and illustrations throughout. Publishing on November 14, the standard print edition has a dyslexia-friendly typeset, and the audiobook features a number of different voices, including Jamie Oliver as the narrator. The digital braille edition will be available for readers with print disabilities to download from the NNELS repository.

“As Jamie Oliver’s newest publishing home, we’re so proud to offer his latest books as physical and digital braille publications in conjunction with the release of the standard print editions. Our partnership with NNELS is an extension of Jamie Oliver’s personal mission to create a more inclusive and equitable space for all readers, allowing them access to his latest recipes and stories in a format that is most accessible to them. We’re excited to see the response to these milestone editions and look forward to partnering with NNELS again on future projects.”

— Beth Lockley, Vice-President, Marketing

Penguin Random House Canada

There is often a delay between when a title is published in conventional formats to when it is available in braille. Braille readers are often waiting months, years, or longer for a book to be developed into good quality, human-transcribed braille. With the support of the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability Component, NNELS established the Braille for Forthcoming Publications Project to help close this gap. Under this project, 5 Ingredients Mediterranean will be the first cookbook NNELS has produced in braille simultaneously with its print counterpart.

"We are thrilled to announce the simultaneous release of two exceptional books by Jamie Oliver in braille format! The partnership with Penguin Random House Canada to make this possible is a testament to our unwavering commitment to make books accessible to all readers, regardless of ability. Braille is a vital bridge to knowledge and empowerment for people who are blind, and we are proud to have these braille titles in the NNELS collection, so that blind individuals can experience the joy of reading these remarkable books.”

— Daniella Levy-Pinto, Manager

National Network for Equitable Library Service

In Canada, the embossed copies of both titles are available through interlibrary loan. Thanks to Cochrane Public Library in Cochrane, Alberta for hosting these books! We are also very happy to share that at Jamie Oliver’s request, physical braille editions of 5 Ingredients Mediterranean and Billy and the Giant Adventure will be donated to the library collection of the Braille Institute, a non-profit organization based in the United States whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. The digital braille editions of both books will also be available to other countries around the world through the service provided by the Accessible Books Consortium, a public-private partnership led by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Accessible Bathing Rooms Webinar Available in Archives

Click on the following link to access the information online: Accessible Bathing RoomsArchive (accessibilityonline.org)

Government of Canada

Putting you first: a tailored approach to CPP and OAS appeals at the General Division

I’m pleased to introduce new deadlines to send us documents for Canada Pension Plan (including disability) and Old Age Security (including Guaranteed Income Supplement) appeals at the General Division. We understand that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always meet people’s needs. That’s why we'll now set deadlines for new appeals according to the type of appeal.

For CPP disability appeals, appellants now have 8 months to send us their documents. For other CPP and OAS appeals, appellants now have 3 months.

This tailored approach will serve you better by:
• Putting you first: We'll set deadlines that make sense for your type of appeal.
• Being flexible: If you think you need more time, you can ask for it.
• Giving you the decision sooner: Setting the right deadlines means that we can complete your appeal faster.

We invite you to check out our updated appeal process infographics:
• Your Canada Pension Plan disability appeal at a glance
• Your other Canada Pension Plan appeal at a glance
• Your Old Age Security or Guaranteed Income Supplement appeal at a glance

If you have any questions about this new approach, contact us. Your feedback is invaluable as we work together to improve access to justice.

Shirley Netten
Interim Chairperson
Social Security Tribunal of Canada / Government of Canada
Présidente par intérim
Tribunal de la sécurité sociale du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
Follow us on Twitter @SSTribunal_EN and LinkedIn.
Suivez-nous sur Twitter @TribunalSS_FR et LinkedIn.
NC-SST-TSS-OUTREACH-RELATIONS-GD <NC-SST-TSS-OUTREACH-RELATIONS-GD@canada.gc.ca>

Human Rights

Rights of Indigenous Women and Girls

Click on the following link to access the information online: Webinar: CEDAW: Derechos De Niñas y Mujeres Indígenas – Rights of Indigenous Women and Girls (Spanish with English interpretation) (mailchi.mp)

Canada Must Act Now to Address Hate | Canadian Human Rights Commission

Click on the following link to access the information online: Canada must act now to address hate (campaigner.com)

Update on Our Anti-Racism Work | Canadian Human Rights Commission

Click on the following link to access the information online: Update on our anti-racism work (campaigner.com)

2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities"

Click on the following link for more information: 2023 International Day Of Persons With Disabilities (IDPD) | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) (un.org)

Human Rights Based Approach to Program and Policy Development | Ontario Human Rights Commission

Click on the following link to access the information online: Human Rights-Based Approach to Program and Policy Development | Ontario Human Rights Commission (ohrc.on.ca)

Newsletters

Abilities Magazine | Advancing Disability Inclusion

Click on the following link to access the information online: Help is missing for those who need it most - Abilities Canada - Abilities Magazine

Brain Injury Canada Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the information online: Are emergency alerts accessible to you? (mailchi.mp)

Cooperation Canada

Click on the following link to access the information online: Cooperation Canada's Newsletter | Infolettre de Coopération Canada (mailchi.mp)

EASPD Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the information online: EASPD Press Release (mailchi.mp)

Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

Click on the following link to access the information online: Canada must withdraw euthanasia for mental illness (mailchi.mp)

Click on the following link to access the information online: Euthanasia for Autism in the Netherlands (mailchi.mp)

Click on the following link to access the information online: Canada: 13.241 euthanasia deaths in 2022. (mailchi.mp)

Fighting Blindness Canada

Click on the following link to access the information online: Your November vision research updates are here! (mailchi.mp)

Seniors for Social Action

Click on the following link to access the information online: INFORMATION BULLETIN - PROPOSED BILL 135 AMENDING THE CONVENIENT CARE AT HOME ACT (mailchi.mp)

Click on the following link to access the information online:NEXT ZOOM EVENT - THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF ONTARIO HEALTH TEAMS AND HOME CARE MODERNIZATION (mailchi.mp)

Webinars

Fighting Blindness Canada | New Webinar Anti-VEGF Treatments of Eye Disease

Click on the following link to access the information online: New Webinar: Anti-VEGF Treatments for Eye Disease (mailchi.mp)

Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum | When: 30 Nov 2023 from 010:00 AM GMT London Keep the date

Hybrid  Commonwealth Round Table  on Advancing Disabled People’ Rights, Celebrating International Day of Disabled People

Please register in advance for this meeting giving your access needs for signing or captioning:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoceisrzgiHtCaSxaNAJ4EIgRe6UvXD51W

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Access Captioning and International Sign Language provided only.

Morning 10am  Welcome
10.30 -12.30 Where are we ? Panel Discussion and Contributions from DPO and disabled people around the Commonwealth.
Participate by Questions on line.
12.30-1.30 Lunch Break
13.30 -16.30 GMT Mapping out a c Commonwealth Disability Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan CDPF
Discussion with Panel
Break out room discussion 1 hour give your views
Plenary
Way Forward
16.30-16.40 Close
Richard Rieser,
General Secretary, Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum
c/o World of Inclusion Ltd,
Basement,
78, Mildmay Grove South,
London,
N1 4PJ,
UK.
Website: www.worldofinclusion.com
Phone: +44(0)207 359 2855
Mobile: +44(0)7715420727
Skype: Richard Rieser

Opportunities

Call for Law Commission of Ontario Board Nominations

Click on the following link for more information: Call-for-LCO-Board-Nominations-Nov-2023.pdf (lco-cdo.org)

New Member Process

Below is information on Governor in Council Appointments, and upcoming opportunities with the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. Please feel free to share this with your networks, through your communication channels, as you see fit.  

The Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB) on behalf of the Government of Canada is seeking dedicated individuals who would like to join VRAB and support those who have served our nation.

The Board's mission is to provide a fair and impartial review process for Veterans if they are not satisfied with a decision on disability benefits. By joining our Board, you have the opportunity to become part of a compassionate and dedicated team that can make a difference in the lives of Veterans.

At VRAB, we strive to ensure that our Board includes a cross-section of Members with experience and education including medical, legal, military, police, and public service. However, we also recognize the importance of regional representation and diversity, with qualified Canadians from all walks of life. Your voice matters, and your perspectives and experiences can help us shape policies and decisions.

By joining the Board, you have a chance to make a meaningful difference. As a Board Member, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise to assess evidence, review cases, and make decisions that can profoundly affect the lives of Canada’s Veterans and their families.

Moreover, being part of VRAB offers personal and professional growth. It provides a platform for you to enhance your leadership skills, deepen your understanding of Veterans' issues, and collaborate with fellow Board Members who share the same passion for making a positive impact.

If you have an interest in supporting Canada’s Veterans, we encourage you to apply for a Governor in Council position, to become part of our Board.
To find out more about the application process and requirements, please visit this link.

Sincerely,
J. Bouchard, MMM, CD
(he/il)
Deputy Chair / Vice-président
jacques.bouchard@vrab-tacra.gc.ca / Cell: 902-314-2651

Focus Group Opportunity with Lynx Air

This is on behalf of Lynx Air. The goal of this work is to better understand the travel experience, both positive and negative, for travelers with disabilities and people traveling with family members with disabilities. This feedback will help Lynx Air develop an accessibility plan to ensure travel with Lynx Air is a seamless, enjoyable experience.

To simplify the process for signing up, we have created a brief survey to gauge availability and any needed accommodations for participation.

If you know of any individuals or other organizations that would be interested in participating, please feel free to pass this email along.

Link to the Survey: https://forms.gle/V5C95hcTaKWvJ2KR7

After completing the survey you will be automatically entered into a raffle, for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration!

Kind regards,

The ODO Team

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Selection Process for President and CEO Position

The Government of Canada has launched a selection process to fill the position of President and CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). We want to ensure that you and your organization’s members are aware of this selection process and have the opportunity to participate. The Notice of Appointment Opportunity and associated news release were published on November 7, 2023.

CMHC is a federal Crown corporation that plays a critical role as a national convenor in the housing finance system, and through research, program development and delivery, and commercial operations, is a vital contributor to the sustainability and stability of Canada’s housing system. Its mandate is: “to promote housing affordability and choice, facilitate access to, and competition and efficiency in the provision of, housing finance, protect the availability of adequate funding for housing at low cost, and generally contribute to the well-being of the housing sector in the national economy”. Housing affordability has become an increasingly important issue to Canadians, and CMHC plays a key role in the federal government’s efforts to address this growing challenge. 

CMHC works with all levels of government as well as the private and non-profit sectors to promote housing affordability, advance climate compatibility, and achieve better outcomes for communities that face inequities, while promoting the stability of Canada’s housing finance system. It does this by:

• Providing commercial products including residential and multi-unit mortgage loan insurance and providing lenders reliable access to mortgage funding;
• Remaining at the forefront of research, data and forecasting, filling knowledge gaps and developing policy ideas for decision makers; and
• Actively participating in the development and delivery of housing programs, such as the National Housing Strategy, for people whose housing needs are not being met by the market.

CMHC has six offices across Canada in Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. CMHC employs approximately 2,300 people and ranks as the largest federal Crown Corporation with total revenues of $6.1 billion, a net income of $1.6 billion in 2022, and approximately $297 billion in assets. 

To fill the CMHC President and CEO position, we are looking for candidates with experience in the following key areas (among other qualifications, as set out in the Notice of Appointment Opportunity):

Housing: Strong knowledge of housing and financial markets both domestically and internationally, and their role in macroeconomic policy; and An ability to influence and lead in orienting housing markets, financial regulation, partnership and public resources towards achieving a right to housing for all Canadians;

Financial Services: Knowledge of the financial management of a large financial services organization and skilled in risk management;

CMHC: Knowledge of CMHC’s housing policy and legislative mandate and activities, and of land and asset management;

Change Management: Demonstrated success in leading an organization through transformative change, at exploring new ideas and developing and implementing a complex strategy;

Public Sector: Knowledge of the Government’s social, economic and fiscal policies and priorities, and its role in housing;

Stakeholder Relations: A strong history of building and maintaining productive and effective multipartite relationships with partner organizations, diverse stakeholders, and senior government officials.

The Government’s rigorous approach to Governor in Council appointments is built on an open, transparent and merit-based selection process that allows for the recommendation of high-quality candidates who reflect Canada’s diversity.

We encourage you to share the attached Notice of Appointment Opportunity with those who you feel may be suited for this position and via your social media platforms. Please consult the links below for existing social media posts which you may choose to replicate. 

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/InfrastructureCanadaENG/posts/pfbid0jwndPVJdsDg...
X (Twitter) : https://twitter.com/INFC_eng/status/1721983722696675567
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7127750666902474753

Please do not hesitate to reply to this email if you have any questions regarding the selection process.

Thank you for your collaboration.
Portfolio Coordination Unit
Infrastructure Canada / Government of Canada

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