Mandate and Organization of Our Office

Vision and Mission

The Office for Disability Issues (ODI) is a focal point within the Government of Canada for key partners working to promote the full inclusion and participation of Canadians with disabilities in all aspects of society and community life. ODI strives to provide leadership and foster excellence for the Government of Canada in this area of shared responsibilities.

The mission of ODI is:

• to foster coherent policies and programs in the federal jurisdiction and across all jurisdictions;
• to serve as a model for the federal government and provide leadership by example;
• to build the capacity of the voluntary sector and create cohesive networks of partners through strategic investment;
• to support the ongoing pursuit of knowledge to inform policy and program development; and
• to reach out to Canadians to engage citizens on disability issues, increase awareness across society and come to consensus on how best to move forward on these issues.

Organization

Programs Division

The Programs Division is responsible for the delivery and administration of programs and the ongoing development of networks with external partners including national disability organizations, provinces and territories and the research community; it also encourages collaboration among these partners.

The division delivers the following programs:

• Social Development Partnership Program - Disability Component (SDPP-D) provides funding to eligible non-profit organizations working to meet the social development needs of people with disabilities. Learn more about SDPP-D.
• Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) supports community-based projects across Canada. It provides funding for projects that improve accessibility and enable Canadians, regardless of physical ability, to participate in and contribute to their communities and the economy. Learn more about EAF.

Contact Us

Please contact the Office for Disability Issues if you would like to:

• send us ideas and comments about the Government of Canada Disability Agenda; or
• make suggestions for improvements to our Web site.

The Office for Disability Issues may be contacted at:

• Office for Disability Issues
• 1st Floor
• 105 Hôtel de Ville  
• Gatineau, Quebec
• K1A 0J9
• Fax: 819-953-4797  

Please contact Service Canada to request one of our publications.

• Telephone: 1 800 O-Canada or 1-800-622-6232  
• TTY: 1-800-465-7735