December 7, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) announces the passing of Laurie Beachell, who died from complications due to pneumonia. As Heather Walkus, CCD’s Chairperson notes, “Canada has lost a remarkable and dedicated champion of disability rights. Laurie served as the National Coordinator of CCD from 1984 to 2015.”

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Access
Invitation to participate in the review of Ontario’s Accessibility Standards for Customer Service 
Announcements 
Relaunch! The New Society Institute (formerly IRIS) 
Canada Disability Benefit 
PLAN: Announcing our new Canada Disability Benefit website and additional support for Disability Tax Credit applications! 

Briefing Note

To: Council of Canadians with Disabilities

From: Yvonne Peters, Cochair Disability Justice Litigation Initiative

Date: October 4, 2024

RE: International Air Transport Association v. Canada (Transportation Agency)

SUPREME COURT OF CANADA RULES ON COMPENSATION

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Canada Disability Benefit 
REMINDER: Register for Sept 9 webinar| Reaction to Regulations | HAPPENING NEXT WEEK 
Health Justice 
Health Justice report launch: Gender-based violence and discrimination in involuntary treatment 
Human Rights 
Canadian Human Rights Commission | Our Accessibility: Tell us how we’re doing 
Housing 
Accessible Housing Available in Halifax 

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Access 
Katy Kale and Elver Ariza-Silva Elected as Chair and Vice-Chair to U.S. Access Board 
A Proclamation on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2024 
US Access Board Issues Final Rule Setting Low Transfer Height for Certain Medical Diagnostic Equiptment 
Disability Pride 
What do we mean by ‘Disability Pride’? 

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Access 
REMINDER: U.S. Access Board Meeting on July 24 
U.S. Access Board Webinar on Identifying Non-Compliant Elements & Spaces Available in Archives 
U.S. Access Board Holds Hearings on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Community and AI Practitioners 
Canada Disability Benefit 
Disability Without Poverty Newsletter 
Dental 

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Access 
The ACA Turns Five Today! 
US Access Board Hearings on AI 
Reminder US Access Board July 24 Meeting 
Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines 
Canada Disability Benefit 

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Access 
REMINDER: Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series Launch (July 9) 
Section 508 Best Practices Webinar: Beyond Section 508 Digital Accessibility Requirements (July 30) 
U.S. Access Board Mourns Passing of Former Chair Jan Tuck 
Canada Disability Benefit 

by Heather Walkus, CCD Chairperson

June 2024

Contents
48th Annual General Meeting
Members-at-Large
Executive Committee
Opening Comments
Disabled Peoples’ International Peace Statement 
Appendix 
AGM Presentations
Annual Report