About IDEA
More than 1 in 7 Canadians live with disability, and these are only the ones who self-identify – many don’t.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 is a reality – the rest of the Country is not far behind.
Canadians with disabilities have access to a combined annual disposable income of $25 billion annually, making this a spending group with significant clout.
Persons with disabilities do not consider themselves inspirational, courageous, or brave for being able to overcome their disability; persons with disabilities are simply carrying on normal activities of living when they drive to work, go grocery shopping, pay their bills, or compete in athletic events.
