We need to know that the Convention exists. The general population needs to be more familiar with it.
In 2020, the Commission, in its role as the NMM, undertook a public engagement process with people with disabilities across Canada, with organizations that advocate on their behalf, and with families and caregivers of people with disabilities. The process included an online survey and small online dialogue sessions. This allowed us to hear about the experiences of people with disabilities in Canada. We learned about the barriers and discrimination they face. We also learned what can be done to reduce and remove those barriers.
People also gave us their views on what the monitoring process should look like, who should be involved, what information should be collected, how that information should be shared and what supports they might need to take part in the Commission's monitoring work.
Almost 3,000 people took part in this engagement process, and a majority identified as having a disability.
We know that not everybody was able to take part in this process. But we will continue to engage with as many people as we can. Diverse ideas and views will make the monitoring process better.
The information below summarizes what people shared during the public engagement process. This information is very important. It guides how the Commission does its work and makes plans. It helps us know what to monitor and how. If you would like to learn more about what we heard, please click on your preferred format below.
This report provides an easy read summary of the findings from our engagement process in 2020. It is a short version of the important points that we heard from people. This report has been translated and tested by People First of Canada's plain language team. Self-advocates from across the country provided their input, expertise, and experience to help make this report more accessible through plain language. It includes graphics as well as text. It can also be read with a screen reader.
This report provides a plain language summary of what people shared during our engagement process in 2020. This report has been translated and tested by People First of Canada's plain language team. Self-advocates from across the country provided their input, expertise, and experience to help make this report more accessible through plain language. The report is available in PDF format and in HTML format with Sign language videos and closed captioning. It can also be read with a screen reader.
These infographics provide a visual overview of some of the key findings from the online survey. The infographics come with an image description.