Living with Disabilities

1 in every 8 Canadians is living with a disability. Like everyone, people with disabilities want to lead independent, healthy lives.

The Public Health Agency of Canada along with other government departments have many online resources concerning issues related to people with disabilities including:

• Living with disabilities
• Seniors
• Violence and Abuse

Living with Disabilities

• Just for You - People with Disabilities
• Guide to Government of Canada Services for People with Disabilities

Seniors

• Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors
• Seniors and Aging – Assistive devices
• Go for it! A guide to choosing and using assistive devices
• Assistive devices – Info Sheet for Seniors

Violence and Abuse

• Family Violence against Women with Disabilities (1993)
• Family Violence and People with a Mental Handicap

Related links

• Injury prevention
• Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
• Occupational Therapy: Skills for the Job of Living

Related links for Health Professionals and Educators

• Violence and People with Disabilities: A Review of the Literature (1994)
• Disability in the workplace