The Coalition for Persons with Disabilities - Peel, Halton and Dufferin - is a community based partnership of persons with disabilities, groups, agencies, employers, educators, labor, government representatives and others interested in working collaboratively to effect positive changes for persons with disabilities.

Governed by a Board of Directors, the Coalition relies on the support of its volunteers to effectively meet its mission.

We developed and deliver sensitivity/awareness workshops and have created a buddy system to assist persons with disabilities in participating in social and recreational activities.

Background

The Coalition has been in operation since 1985. It was formed in order to avoid duplication of services and to foster cooperation, trust and collaboration to meet the challenges faced by persons with disabilities. This partnership has allowed members to ensure that needs of individuals with disabilities are recognized.

We focus on advocacy in the areas of accessibility, transportation, health, social and recreation, housing, employment, education and training.

Since 1997, the Coalition has operated Employment ACCESS, an employment services program for persons with disabilities.

Accessibility

Persons with disabilities should have equal and equitable access to all aspects of life including employment, education, recreation, housing, health and public services, regardless of culture or ethnic background.

Advocacy

The Coalition is committed to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities.

Consumers Involvement

Persons with disabilities shall be involved in the planning and decision making processes which affect their lives.

Racial and Cultural Diversity

The Coalition is committed to encouraging its members to reflect the cultural mosaic which constitutes the community.

Effective/Efficient Services

The Coalition is committed to effective and efficient services, the prevention of duplication and the encouragement of cooperation and partnership between its members.

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