Legalities and Funding

Convention elaborates in detail the rights of persons with disabilities and set out a code of implementation”.

As a change of perceptions is essential to improve the situation of persons with disabilities, ratifying countries are to combat stereotypes and prejudices and promote awareness of the capabilities of persons with disabilities

States are to ensure equal access to primary and secondary education, vocational training, adult education and lifelong learning.

Persons with disabilities have equal rights to work and gain a living.

Human Rights

Human rights define what we are all entitled to a life of equality, dignity, respect, and a life free from discrimination.

Accessibility

The purpose of the Accessible Canada Act is to benefit everyone, especially persons with disabilities, by helping to create a barrier-free Canada.

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity Act requires federally-regulated employers to take steps to eliminate barriers to equity in the workplace for disadvantaged groups.

Housing

The Federal Housing Advocate promotes and protects the right to housing in Canada.

Pay Equity

Closing the gender pay gap and improving social services for women in vulnerable circumstances are a must.

PPM1

Blind and Deaf Services: enhanced school's capability to provide appropriate services

PPM85

ECPP: support to meet the needs of children who cannot attend school/facilitates transitions to future educational success.

PPM11

Early Identification of Children’s Learning Needs: early identification, ensure program is designed to accommodate specific needs

PPM156

Supporting Transitions for Students with Special Education Needs: Individualized transition plans that reflect a student’s strengths and needs

FG

basic level funding for each student

SIP

help cover cost of staff support

SEG

additional funding for special programs/services/equipement

HNA

greater fairness/equity within system

FA

supports for children in government-approved care

SEPPA

funding towards special education supports

SEA

funding to assist with cost of equipment

Ministry of Education is responsible for providing the regulatory and policy framework within which school boards exercise their responsibility.

SEAC makes recommendations to their board on any matter affecting the establishment, development and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional students.

SEAC participates in annual budget process.

SEAC reviews financial statements.