Contents
Access
The Evolution of the Americans With Disabilities Act - National Conference of State Legislatures
Human Rights
People with disabilities are overrepresented in all aspects of inadequate housing and homelessness
Honouring and protecting the distinct rights of Indigenous peoples
IRIS
Announcement: Change in IRIS’ Managing Director
Newsletters
Cooperation Canada Newsletter
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition
CMHA-SK Newsletter
Seniors
Sign up for the Minister for Seniors’ newsletter! 
Opportunities 
Share Your Feedback for CAN-PCC Recommendations! 
Seeking Kids and Adults with a visible disability for a Financial Commercial 

Access

The Evolution of the Americans With Disabilities Act - National Conference of State Legislatures

Click on the following link to access the information online: The Evolution of the Americans With Disabilities Act - National Conference of State Legislatures (ncsl.org)

Human Rights

People with disabilities are overrepresented in all aspects of inadequate housing and homelessness

Click on the following link to access the information online : mailcoach.chrc-ccdp.ca/webview/campaign/b07c3734-d924-4e7a-90ee-198a099dfad8

Honouring and protecting the distinct rights of Indigenous peoples

Click on the following link to access the information online: mailcoach.chrc-ccdp.ca/webview/campaign/76746b00-13f3-48a1-8e2c-68c1b63b9749

IRIS

Announcement: Change in IRIS’ Managing Director

Hello IRIS partners and communities,

We’re reaching out to you, our valued friends, colleagues and partners, to announce that Dr. Michael Bach has decided to step down as Managing Director of IRIS, and that the IRIS Board has appointed Dr. Doris Rajan to this role effective July 1, 2024.

Over his many years with the Institute, Michael has been instrumental in growing IRIS’ research and development capacity on a wide range of disability rights issues – individualized funding, deinstitutionalization, education, employment, disability and community supports. His extensive research on legal capacity and the right to decide – has made important contributions to the work of making structural change happen. In doing so, he has fostered a local-to-global role for IRIS. Despite his decision to step down from his position as Managing Director, we are pleased he will continue with IRIS on a part-time basis as Senior Advisor, working closely with Doris and our partners in helping to reimagine policies so that our society is designed with everyone in mind.

“We’re so grateful and thrilled that Michael will continue on in this work. His knowledge and passion for the communities we serve and his tireless work to end the structures of marginalization in our society are at the heart of everything IRIS stands for.” – Dr. Doris Rajan.

The appointment of Michael’s successor from within the organization is an illustration of the strong foundations that IRIS is built upon. Since Doris joined IRIS over twenty years ago, she has been building our unique intersectional and solidarity approach and applied it to many projects with the aim of ensuring that marginalized peoples are the ones driving the reimagining and redesigning of the structures that govern society. With her decades of experience in the non-profit sector and focus on confronting gender-based violence, and marginalization in disability, Deaf, Black, racialized, migrant, and Indigenous communities, as well as holding a doctorate in Adult Education and Community Development, Doris brings vast experience and expertise to her new role as Managing Director.

“Stepping back from the role would have been daunting without knowing Doris would be the one taking over. Since joining the Institute, her intellectual rigor, integrity and empathy paired with her creativity and energy have transformed IRIS into an organization with genuine, meaningful connections with diverse communities across the country.” – Michael Bach

Although this announcement may come as a surprise to many, internal discussions have been ongoing for many months to ensure not only a smooth transition but also a clear path to even greater impact in the future. Over the coming months, IRIS, under Doris Rajan’s leadership, will be launching several new initiatives designed to shine a brighter light on our essential work.

With kindness and optimism,

Clovis Grant, Chair & Fiona Whittington-Walsh, Vice-Chair

Newsletters

Cooperation Canada Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the information online: General Newsletter- June 20th (glueup.com)

Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

Click on the following link to access the information online: Canadian veteran slams euthanasia law. (mailchi.mp)

Click on the following link to access the information online: There is no safe way to legalise euthanasia. (mailchi.mp)

CMHA-SK Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the newsletter online: May 1, 2024 Mental Health Week and More (campaign-archive.com)

Seniors

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There is a ton of information older Canadians need to know, and sometimes it can be hard to keep track of it all. That is why the monthly Minister for Seniors’ newsletter is such a valuable tool.

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Whether you are an older Canadian or work with older Canadians, the seniors’ newsletter has plenty of useful information for you.

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Opportunities

Share Your Feedback for CAN-PCC Recommendations!

I’m Ashley, the Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator for the Canadian Guidelines for Post COVID-19 Condition (canpcc.ca) at McMaster University led by Dr. Holger Schünemann and Dr. Robby Nieuwlaat. An important part of the guideline development process is to seek feedback from key organizations on our draft recommendations before they are finalized for release. Following public consultation on the 15th of the month, recommendations will be released on the 1st, with the final set of 100+ recommendations to be published by November 2024.

We are writing to you because many of these recommendations on Post COVID-19 Condition are important to your organization and the people you serve.

Provide Your Feedback on Draft Recommendations by June 24 at 11:45 PM EST!

This month we are soliciting feedback on recommendations addressing topics such as metformin, antihistamines, and the use of electrocardiograms. I would be grateful if you and interested colleagues could participate by providing valuable input and feedback on these recommendations by visiting: https://canpcc.ca/public-comment/

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If you’re interested in further connecting to discuss dissemination of the recommendations, we are happy to collaborate on presentations, webinars, podcasts, newsletter features, social media, etc.

Sincerely,
Ashley Motilall, on behalf of the CAN-PCC Collaborative 
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Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (HEI)

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Seeking Kids and Adults with a visible disability for a Financial Commercial

Click on the following link to access the information online: Seeking Kids and Adults with a visible disability for a Financial Commercial (mailchi.mp)

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