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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.
Browse our site, discover more of our history, or use the search feature to find exactly what
you're looking for. Support CCDS by volunteering,
becoming a member and
making a financial contribution.
If, for some reason, this web site does not answer your
specific question, please contact us at:
204-287-8411 (voice)
204-284-5343 (fax)
204-475-6223
(TTY)
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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Board of Directors:
Executive:
President:
Darcy MacPherson
Faculty of Law – University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
1st Vice President:
Don Fuchs
Faculty of Social Work – University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
2nd Vice President:
Judith Sandys
School of Social Work - Ryerson University
Toronto, Ontario
Secretary:
Karen Shwartz
Faculty of Education - University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Treasurer:
Leonard Steingarten
Steingarten, Schechter & Co.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Member at Large:
Heidi Janz
John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre - University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Board:
Bonnie Brayton
D.A.W.N.
Montreal, Quebec,
Bob Elliott
M.A. Student
Vancouver, British Columbia
Carmela Hutchison
Alberta Mental Health Self Help Network
Irricana, Alberta
Larry Hurtig
The Post-Polio Support Network
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Ian Buck
C.O.S.C.O.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Christine Kelly
PhD Candidate, Canadian Studies
Carleton University
Kristen Classen
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
To contact Board Directors please reach CCDS at:
204-287-8411 (voice)
204-284-5343 (fax)
204-475-6223 (TTY)
Email: ccds@disabilitystudies.ca
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Committees:
Education:
Nancy Hansen: Committee chair
Governance:
Darcy MacPherson: Committee chair
Human Resources:
Darcy MacPherson: Committee chair
International:
Don Fuchs: Committee chair
Knowledge Exchange:
Janalee Morris-Wales: Committee chair
Membership:
Roy Hanes: Committee chair
Nominations:
Roy Hanes: Committee chair
Research:
Donna Collins: Committee chair
To contact committee chairs please reach CCDS at:
204-287-8411 (voice)
204-284-5343 (fax)
204-475-6223 (TTY)
Email: ccds@disabiltystudies.ca
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Staff
Olga Krassioukova-Enns
Executive Director
executivedirector@disabilitystudies.ca
204-287-8411 (ext. 25)
Denise Desmond
Administrative Assistant
ccds@disabilitystudies.ca
204-287-8411 (ext. 21)
Norm Magnusson
Accountant
finance@disabilitystudies.ca
204-287-8411 (ext. 27)
Ivanka Slywynska
International Project Coordinator
International1@disabilitystudies.ca
204-287-8411 (ext. 28)
Iryna Khomenko
International Project Coordinator
international2@disabilitystudies.ca
204-287-8411 (ext. 30)
Laura Rempel
Researcher
research3@disabilitystudies.ca
204-287-8411 (ext. 33)
Colleen Watters
Researcher
wattersc@mts.net
Christine Ogaranko
Researcher-Affiliate
cogarank@mts.net
Janalee Morris-Wales
Research Affiliate
ccdseducation@gmail.com
Eleanor Chornoboy
Policy Analyst
International3@disabilitystudies.ca
204-287-8411 (ext. 31)
To contact staff please reach CCDS at:
204-287-8411 (voice)
204-284-5343 (fax)
204-475-6223 (TTY)
Email: ccds@disabiltystudies.ca
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