This study developed a framework for assessing disability community capacity in Canada. The disability community is filled with both strong and effective voices among individuals with disabilities and within organizations. Associations are working in extremely difficult circumstances and are continually being asked for more without being afforded sufficient resources. People with disabilities are living longer and experiencing increasing needs for services and advocacy support resulting in higher demands being placed on the limited resource capacities of organizations. In addition, all levels of government and the private sector are requesting greater organizational participation in consultations on disability issues and policy development to advance the disability agenda. This is not a sustainable situation, and it is a critical time in which to develop support to enhance the capacity of the disability community. Funded by Human Resources Development Canada (Social Policy Development).
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