Disability Advocacy Network

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woman speaking into megaphoneMarch of Dimes Canada’s Disability Advocacy Network is a national network where you can build the skills to advocate for yourself and speak out about the issues that matter to people with disabilities across Canada. It’s a community of peers who advocate for an inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.

When you join the Disability Advocacy Network, you get access to:

  • Live advocacy training, coaching and support to learn skills like being assertive, communicating your message, and meeting with your elected officials or other decision-makers.
  • A collection of self-guided advocacy resources created specifically for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers.
  • The opportunity to add your voice to campaigns and speak out on issues that impact the disability community.

Who can join the March of Dimes Canada Disability Advocacy Network:

  • Membership is open to anyone who self-identifies as having a disability, family members or unpaid caregivers of individuals with disabilities, as well as advocates, paid care providers, or healthcare professionals working with people with disabilities. 
  • Whether you’re brand new to advocacy or an advocacy pro, the Disability Advocacy Network has resources and opportunities for you.

Request to join the Disability Advocacy Network


Advocacy Resources

Want to build your advocacy skills? Check out our Disability Advocacy Network resources:

Read past editions of Disability Advocacy Network News, our monthly newsletter for disability advocates:

For questions about the Disability Advocacy Network, contact advocacy@marchofdimes.ca