AI Standards Review

In response to the Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence Systems request under Accessibility Standards Canada for public consultation on a draft AI standard review. The Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) offered this in-depth review that evaluates the accessibility and equity of proposed AI standards, highlighting critical gaps for Deaf and disabled communities and offering detailed recommendations to ensure inclusive, barrier-free AI systems.

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2025 Election Survey Results

As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on April 28, 2025, the Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) has launched a survey to assess where the five major political parties stand on key disability-related issues. While Canada has made progress toward inclusion, serious gaps remain in policy implementation, funding, and political commitment—especially for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing, or Deaf and disabled (DDBHHD+) individuals. The parties’ responses—or lack thereof—offer insight into their positions on accessible elections, housing, the Canada Disability Benefit, inclusive technology, and more.

With the 2025 implementation deadline for key federal initiatives fast approaching, the next government must ensure transparency, accountability, and meaningful engagement with the disability community. CAD-ASC has sent the survey and follow-up reminders, and will update the results within one business day of receiving each response. Click the press release link below to read the full report in PDF or Word (DOCX) format.

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Deaf Flag Raising Event

The Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) is proud to be hoisting the Deaf Flag at the Parliament Hill for the first time in the history. Click on the press release link below to read the DOCX letter.

Press Release – September 20, 2024

Carter Churchill

The Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) wrote a press release concerning the human rights case of Kimberly Churchill and Todd Churchill, on behalf of Carter Churchill vs. Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Click on the press release link below to read the PDF letter.

Press Release – September 18, 2023