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Who we are
The Canadian Centre on Disability Studies is a
consumer-directed, university-affiliated centre dedicated to research,
education and information dissemination on disability issues.
Through our activities we promote full and equal participation
of people with disabilities in all aspects of society -
locally, nationally and internationally.
The CCDS is committed to fostering a spirit of collaboration
between the disability and academic communities and other
interested parties on initiatives of mutual concern and benefit.
Our model is to seek partnerships with the disability community, the corporate sector, the
academic world and governments.
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204-287-8411 (voice)
204-284-5343 (fax)
204-475-6223
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ccds@disabilitystudies.ca
56 The Promenade
Winnipeg, MB
R3B 3H9
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Mission Statement and
Philosophy:
Mission Statement
The Canadian Centre on Disability Studies is a
consumer-directed, university-affiliated centre dedicated to research,
education and information dissemination on disability issues.
Through our activities we promote full and equal
participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.
Philosophy
CCDS is guided by the philosophies of independent living and
community living, emphasizing human rights, self-determination,
interdependence, equality, a cross-disability focus, and full and valued
participation in the community.
Members of the disability community are key participants in
directing CCDS policies and activities.
The Centre operates from a spirit of collaboration and
partnership in all of its undertaking, encouraging and promoting the
development of partnerships between consumer organizations, professionals,
education institutions, the private sector and individuals.
Activities are broad, comprehensive, cross-disability and
inter-sectoral. CCDS is a resource to and for the disability
community-provincial, national and international in its scope.
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