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(b)
Make available the appropriate financial and human resources to ensure
the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act, including in First Nations and Inuit
communities;
(c)
Improve accessibility of information and communications technologies at
the federal, provincial and territorial levels, in particular by facilitating the use of
Braille, sign language, easy-to-read and alternative and augmentative forms of
communication.
Participation
94.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government:
(a)
Eliminate obstacles to effective and full participation of persons with
disabilities in political and public life on an equal basis with others, including in
respect of the right to vote and to be elected;
(b)
Review the Social Development Partnerships Program funding
mechanism to create an enabling environment for the establishment and functioning
of diverse groups of organizations of persons with disabilities;
(c)
Support the participation of persons with disabilities from
disadvantaged groups in decision-making, especially those who experience
discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex, gender, sexual orientation, language,
religion, political opinion, national, ethnic, indigenous or social origin, property, birth,
age or other status.
Education
95.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government:
(a)
Adopt time-bound plans for the progressive implementation of an
inclusive quality education system at the provincial and territorial level, through
adjustments to the physical environment, adaptation of educational materials and
learning methodologies, teacher training, reasonable accommodations and
individualized support for all students with disabilities;
(b)
Consider implementing an integrated service delivery model framework
for children and youth with disabilities in all provinces and territories to ensure a
collaborative, team-based, client-oriented approach.
Work and employment
96.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government take additional
measures to enable the effective inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workplace,
including by ensuring necessary accommodations to guarantee the recruitment,
retention and career development of persons with disabilities.
Social protection
97.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government:
(a)
Ensure access to appropriate levels of social protection, income support
and benefits for persons with disabilities;
(b)
Consider the extra cost of living with a disability when calculating the
official poverty line and when allocating benefits for persons with disabilities,
including income support benefits;
(c)
Ensure universality, coherence and coordination of different benefit
packages to guarantee equal access by all persons throughout the country.
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