Publications – Improving accessibility and eliminating systemic ableism
Publications
From Intention to Impact: CIHR Anti-Ableism Action Plan
This plan adds to CIHR's commitments in the CIHR Accessibility Plan 2023-2026 by going beyond accessibility to address ableism at CIHR and within the broader health research funding system.
CIHR Accessibility Plan 2023-2026
Policies, programs, practices, and services that help our organization contribute to the goal of an accessible and barrier-free Canada.
CIHR Glossary of Terms About Accessibility and Systemic Ableism
This glossary provides a list of key terms to support a common understanding of accessibility and systemic ableism in the health research funding context.
Lines of Evidence
CIHR Internal Scan: Barriers to Accessibility and Issues of Ableism in CIHR's Funding Processes
This scan describes documented accessibility barriers and issues of ableism within CIHR's internal processes and identifies areas for action and improvement. Findings from this scan were used to inform the Anti-Ableism Action Plan.
Summary Report: Survey on Barriers to Accessibility and Systemic Ableism in the Health Research Funding System
CIHR hosted an online survey on ableism and barriers to accessibility in the health research funding system. Both persons with disabilities and allies were invited to participate. Findings from this survey were used to inform the Anti-Ableism Action Plan.
Summary Report: Virtual Discussion Sessions on Barriers to Accessibility and Systemic Ableism in the Health Research Funding System
CIHR hosted a series of virtual discussion sessions with persons with disabilities to address barriers to accessibility and experiences of ableism in the health research funding system. Findings from these discussions were used to inform the Anti-Ableism Action Plan.
Environmental Scan: Barriers to Accessibility and Systemic Ableism in the Research Funding Systems (2021 – 2022)
This environmental scan identifies key issues, challenges, and barriers of accessibility and ableism in the broader research funding system. Findings from this environmental scan were used to inform the Anti-Ableism Action Plan.
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