Projects

A Study of Deaf-Blind Demographics and Services in Canada: December 2004

The research produced a report containing (1) demographic statistics about people who are deaf-blind in Canada; (2) a qualitative...

PROUWD (Phase 1): Partnership for Research on Ugandan Woman with Disabilities—Final Research Report

In Uganda, as in other African nations, disability is a wide spread phenomena and continues to rise as a result of malnutrition, disease,...

Students with Disabilities: Transitions from Post-Secondary Education to Work—Phase II: 2003–2004

This longitudinal study examines the experiences of university and college students with disabilities in Canada as they make the...

PROUWD (Phase 2): Partnership for Research on Ugandan Woman with Disabilities—Phase 2 Research Report

This research project provided the research team with a fascinating glimpse in the live of women and girls with disabilities in Uganda....

The Disability Rights Movement in Canada: A Virtual Museum: 2004

As a member of the Canadian Network on Inclusive Cultural Exchange (CNICE), CCDS has created a virtual museum exhibit on the relationship...

North American Exchange between Canada, Mexico and the United States: 2002–2005

Begun in 1999, the North American Exchange Project between Canada, the United States and Mexico involves two universities from each...

Intersections: Disability and Race/Ethnicity/Heritage Language/Religion: April 2003

The lives of people with disabilities are shaped by their racial and ethnic status, their religion and their first language. Yet little...

CIDA Youth International Internship Program

The IYIP is an employment program for young Canadian professionals that offers post-secondary graduates the opportunity to gain valuable...

Women with Disabilities Accessing Trade: July 2004

This project is investigating (1) how trade in health services and assistive devices affects women with disabilities and (2) how women...

Development of Community Support Strategies for Manitoba Farmers who live with disabilities and their families: December 1, 2006–August 31, 2007

Through research, networking, and resource development, this project worked to support greater participation of farmers with disabilities...