Both individuals living with long-term disabilities and their families are in a crisis. Their stories are being documented by the media on a regular basis. It is important to listen to these people to see how we can help them.

In many cases official data is missing, but organizations providing supports claim waiting lists are unmanageably long. Reliable data is key to ensuring governments are spending responsibly to meet the needs of all Canadians.

Each province and territory in Canada is facing similar challenges when it comes to providing acceptable disability services and supports. In fact, many of the existing support programs are under review due to poor performance.

Along with our organization, there are many other groups with campaigns that advocate for change in the disability sector. Our goal is to unite these groups so we can work together to create positive and lasting change.