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Understanding the CRPD: Why Disability Rights Matter for Accessibility, Learning, and Work

by Wania SiddiqiAccessibility, Employment and Career, Policy and Regulations, Research and Analysis, UncategorizedPosted on No Comments

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is more than an international treaty. It is a global commitment to ensuring that people with disabilities can participate fully and equally in every aspect of society. This article explains what the CRPD is, why it matters, and how its principles support accessibility, inclusive education, meaningful employment, and equal opportunities. Discover how understanding disability rights helps create more inclusive communities where everyone can learn, work, and thrive.

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The Invisible Barriers: How Chronic Illness and Disability Shapes Career Opportunities in Canada

by Rudra PatelResearch and Analysis, UncategorizedPosted on No Comments

For many Canadians living with chronic illness and disability, career barriers are not always visible, but their impact is very real. This article explores how unpredictable symptoms, limited workplace flexibility, stigma, and gaps in accommodation practices can shape employment opportunities, career growth, and financial security. It also highlights why inclusive workplaces must move beyond basic accessibility and create systems that recognize diverse abilities, fluctuating health needs, and the value of lived experience.

Patient Partnership in Research and Clinical Trials Presented at the Canadian Pain Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting

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Patient voices are transforming the future of healthcare research. At the Canadian Pain Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting, WKG Foundation and Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance (CAPA) highlighted the growing importance of patient partnership in research and clinical trials through a presentation delivered by Therese Lane. The session explored how lived experience can strengthen study design, improve accessibility, and help create more meaningful and patient-centered healthcare outcomes.

🌍 Help Us Build a Better Picture: Volunteer to Collect Global Disability + Employment Data

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At WKG Foundation, we believe that what gets measured gets seen. Right now, our global interactive map of disability prevalence and employment statistics is an incredible tool—but it can be even better with your help. We’re inviting passionate volunteers from around the world to help us research, verify, and update official per-country statistics on: ✔ …

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Happy Holidays from WKG Foundation—Let’s Make Change Happen in 2026

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Dear friend, As the year comes to a close, all of us at the WKG Foundation want to pause and say one simple but powerful thing: thank you. Thank you to the volunteers who gave their time, the partners who believed in our mission, the patient partners who shared their lived experience, and the community …

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