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TOOLKIT
Here are resources that will help you to take the next step:
POLICY BRIEFS
https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/implement/changing-policies
https://foodpolicyforcanada.info.yorku.ca/frameworks/policy-change/
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/documents/S/2018/supporting-policy-making.pdf
COALITION BUILDING
https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/promotion-strategies/start-a-coaltion/main
https://www.sophe.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Full-Resource-Guide.pdf
https://elearn.sophe.org/coalition-building-resources
https://commonslibrary.org/coalition-building-start-here/
SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
https://www.adobe.com/express/learn/blog/social-media-campaign
SUPPORT EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS
ODSP Action Coalition
“The ODSP Action Coalition is a province-wide coalition led by people with disabilities on ODSP, with allies including community disability agencies, anti-poverty groups & individuals, legal workers, health care professionals, policy experts and other NGOs.”
Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario (CWDO)
“Citizens With Disabilities – Ontario (CWDO) actively promotes the rights, freedoms and responsibilities of persons with disabilities through community development, social action, and member support and referral. Our primary activity is public education and awareness about the social and physical barriers that prevent the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in Ontario.”
Association of Part-Time Undergraduate Studies (APUS)
“APUS advocates on behalf of students facing barriers to post-secondary education. We take a broad approach to this issue, focusing not just on physical accessibility but mental health and wellness, gender neutral spaces and financial accessibility… As an organization, APUS advocates on behalf of students to make the three campuses of the University of Toronto more accessible. If you encounter or are aware of specific barriers to access, please contact us.”
Students for Barrier-Free Access
“Students for Barrier-free Access is a non-profit University of Toronto student levy organization that represents disabled students.” They carry out a number of activities, including a strong focus on campaigns and advocacy.