Research News

Literature Review and Conceptual Paper on Measuring Inter-relationships between Disability and Job Retention; Career Progression

The purpose of this project is to produce a document outlining the relevant literature and proposing a framework and methodology needed to understand the inter-relationships between disability and job retention/career progression.

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From Research and Knowledge to Better Practice: Building Strategies and Partnerships for Livable Communities That Are Inclusive of Seniors With Disabilities

Final Report: April 2009

The Aging and Disability project is based on the core value that seniors with disabilities should be included and fully participate in the community, and the environmental, social and attitudinal barriers that prevent people with disabilities from full participation in society are removed.

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Synthesis Papers: Livable and inclusive communities for seniors with disabilities: Transportation structures. Analysis of housing for seniors with disabilities using a livable and inclusive community lens.

When examining issues of aging and mobility it is useful to conceptualize a continuum of transportation resources that recognizes a range spanning between independent (driving oneself) and dependent (para-transit services) mobility options. The adequacy of access to this continuum has important implications for well-being and overall quality of life for older adults.

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Resource Guide: 2009

The purpose of this resource guide is to outline various community planning documents that will support pilot communities move towards Livable and Inclusive Communities for Seniors with Disabilities.

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Discussion Paper: January 2009

This document is meant to provide information regarding the issue and challenges facing seniors with disabilities which substantiates the need to address these issues at the community level.

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