Respecting Rights is a project at ARCH Disability Law Centre led by self-advocates labelled with intellectual disabilities. Since 2011, Respecting Rights has provided innovative, accessible rights education to persons labelled with intellectual disabilities and their support networks across Ontario while driving accessible law reform advocacy.
Get Involved with Respecting Rights
Quarterly Meetings
Four times per year, Respecting Rights hosts virtual meetings for self-advocates from across Ontario and Canada. We provide updates on our ongoing advocacy and host networking events where self-advocacy groups share their impactful work.
2024 Dates: March 22, June 28, September 20, December 13 (2:00pm – 3:30pm).
Coffee & Advocacy
A monthly self-advocate meeting hosted by Respecting Rights Peer Mentors in Toronto. Funded by the City of Toronto, this space gives people labelled with an intellectual or developmental disability the opportunity to learn about legal rights, make friends, and discuss disability rights.
Contact: Jessica Field (Community Education & Outreach Coordinator) at jessica.field@arch.clcj.ca.
Featured Educational Video: Time for Change
Time for Change is an educational video set to a score of triumphant music whose creation was led by people labeled with intellectual disabilities at Respecting Rights. Its aim is to raise awareness about the right to equality for persons with disabilities.
Download the Discussion Guides
Created alongside family members and self-advocates, these reflection guides help staff, families, and healthcare providers reflect on people’s right to be treated equally.
Latest Respecting Rights Updates & Publications
Browse recent articles, legal submissions, and reports related to the Respecting Rights project:
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Respecting Rights co-founder Peter Park shares personal reflections on the history of the People First movement in Canada and the critical importance of self-advocate leadership… Read more ❯
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In June 2024, Respecting Rights Peer Mentors and ARCH legal staff attended the 17th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (CoSP17) at United Nations… Read more ❯
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As part of our Flying to Freedom educational video series, Respecting Rights has published an accompanying plain-language legal guide and workbook focused on financial rights… Read more ❯