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Women with Disabilities Resource Guide

Annotated bibliographies

Disability, Violence and Prevention Resources

Violence and abuse resources for people with disabilities and service providers.
Cost: $10.00 (consumers with disabilities may be exempt)
Organization: Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) Inc.

To Order: Call 416-599-2458 (TTY: 416-599-5077), fax 416-599-3555, or e-mail cilt@cilt.cnd.com

Violence against Women with Disabilities: Annotated Bibliography of Available Literature & Resources

Organization: DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) Ontario

To Order: E-mail dawn@thot.net
Available online at: http://dawn.thot.net/project2.html

Booklets

Learning to Say No: Dealing with Workplace Harrassment

Alternate Format:Possible video in the future
Cost: $15.00 (plus $3.00 S&H, $1.26 GST)
Organization: Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario

To Order: Call 416-929-4311, ext. 29, or e-mail library@ldao.on.ca

Reduce the Risk

A guide to practical strategies for enhancing personal safety and avoiding assault.
Alternate Format:Computer disk
Cost: Free
Organization: WEST (Women Educating in Self-Defense Training)

To Order: Call 604-876-6390, or write to 2349 St. Catharines St., Vancouver, BC, V5T 3X8

Women with Disability from Ethnocultural Backgrounds

Cost: $7.00
Organization: Multi-Ethnic Association for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities

To Order: Call 514-272-0680, or write to 6462 St. Laurent Blvd., Montr‚al, QC, H2S 3C4

Options, Choices, Changes

Organization: Yukon Women’s Directorate

To Order: Call 867-667-3030 or 1-800-661-0408, or e-mail womensd@gov.yk.ca

Youth Speak Up! Youth Speak Out: Stop the Abuse

Cost: $3.00 (plus $.50 S&H)
Organization: Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)

To Order: Call 613-563-2581, e-mail cailc@magma.ca, or write to 350 Sparks St., Ste. 1004, Ottawa, ON, K2E 5N7

Responding to the Abuse of People with Disabilities

Cost: $3.00
Organization: ARCH: Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped

To Order: Call 416-482-8255 (TTY: 416-482-1254) or e-mail archgeneral@olap.org

Women with Disabilities, Deaf Women & Domestic Violence

Alternate Format:Large print, plain language, audio cassette, computer disk
Organization: Education Wife Assault

To Order: Fax order to 416-968-2026 or mail to 427 Bloor St. W., Box 7, Toronto, ON, M5S 1X7 (see www.womanabuseprevention.com for full publications list)

What to Expect After Sentencing: A Guide for Victims

Designed to guide victims through the post-sentencing process of the criminal justice system.
Cost: $.50 S&H if ordering more than 2 booklets
Organization: Victims of Violence

To Order: Write to 211 Pretoria Ave., Ottawa, ON, K1S 1X1, fax 613-233-2712 or e-mail vofv@victimsofviolence.on.ca

Providing Support and Assistance to Victims of Violent Crime

Focuses on different stages following victimization and what assistance victims generally need at these stages.
Cost: $.50 S&H if ordering more than 2 booklets
Organization: Victims of Violence

To Order: Write to 211 Pretoria Ave., Ottawa, ON, K1S 1X1, fax 613-233-2712 or e-mail vofv@victimsofviolence.on.ca

Do You Really Know What This Has Done to Me? A Guide to Writing your Victim Impact Statement

Designed to help the victim tell their story and explain to the court and the offender how the crime has affected their life.
Cost: $.50 S&H if ordering more than 2 booklets
Organization: Victims of Violence

To Order: Write to 211 Pretoria Ave., Ottawa, ON, K1S 1X1, fax 613-233-2712 or e-mail vofv@victimsofviolence.on.ca

Sisters Resisting Abuse and Oppression

Alternate Format:Braille, audio cassette, multiple languages
Organization: Assaulted Women’s Helpline

To Order: Call Training and Resources, 416-364-4144, ext. 223 or 230

Espoir

Organization: Centre des Femmes Francophones du Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario (CFFNOO)

To Order: Call Thunder Bay office at 807-346-1210

Safety Plan

Alternate Format:Various languages
Cost: Free
Organization: Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse

To Order: Call 905-282-9792 or fax 905-282-9669

Listen... Hear the Children

Children and young adults share their fear, anger and lover for their parents and others who are affected by an addiction.
Organization: Women in Crisis (Algoma) Inc.

To Order: Call 705-759-1230, fax 705-759-3239 or e-mail wic@primus.ca

A New Beginning

A guide for abused women and those trying to help her.
Alternate Format:Large print
Cost: Free
Organization: Denise House (The)

To Order: Call 905-728-7311 (TTY: 905-728-4394) or fax 905-728-1240

Resource Guide to Services for Women in the Kenora Area

Organization: Women’s Place Kenora

To Order: Call 807-468-9095, fax 807-468-4808 or e-mail womens_place@voyageur.ca

Stalking Action Guide

Cost: $3.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Stalking Facts and Issues

Cost: $3.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Making Your Community and Workplace Safer for Women

Cost: $2.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Moving Forward: Making Transit Safer for Women

Cost: Free
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Planning for Sexual Assault Prevention: Women’s Safety in High Park

Cost: $5.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Women’s Safety Audit Guide

Cost: $5.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Campus Safety Audit Guide

Cost: $4.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Statistics on Violence against Women in Canada

Cost: $5.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

You Deserve to be Safe: A Guide for Girls with Disabilities

Organization: DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) Ontario

To Order: Call 705-671-0825 (voice/TTY) or fax 705-671-0829

Your Guide to Safety and Security

Crime prevention guide for persons with disabilities.
Alternate Format:Braille, a
Organization: Calgary Police Service Crime Prevention Unit

To Order: Call 403-268-8399

Responding to Differences

A guide for professionals assisting women who have been abused.
Cost: $5.00
Organization: Kingston Independent Living Resource Centre

To Order: Call 613-542-8353 (TTY: 613-542-8371)

Books

Kapuskasing Community Protocol: Violence Against Women with Disabilities

Alternate Format:French/English
Cost: Free
Organization: Kapuskasing Regional Resource Centre for Independent Living

To Order: Call 705-335-8778, or e-mail krrcil@nt.net

Beyond the Violence: Reaching for Higher Ground

Organization: Yukon Women’s Directorate

To Order: Call 867-667-3030 or 1-800-661-0408, or e-mail womensd@gov.yk.ca

Responding to Family Violence and Abuse: An Independent Living Approach

Cost: $55.00 (plus $3.00 S&H)
Organization: Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)

To Order: Call 613-563-2581, e-mail cailc@magma.ca, or write to 350 Sparks St., Ste. 1004, Ottawa, ON, K2E 5N7

Prevention of Abuse Against Elderly Citizens with Disabilities

Seniors with disabilities abuse prevention model.
Cost: $55.00 (plus $3.00 S&H)
Organization: Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)

To Order: Call 613-563-2581, e-mail cailc@magma.ca, or write to 350 Sparks St., Ste. 1004, Ottawa, ON, K2E 5N7

Providing Support to Seniors with Disabilities who are Experiencing Abuse or may be at Risk of Abuse

Cost: $24.95 (plus $3.00 S&H)
Organization: Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)

To Order: Call 613-563-2581, e-mail cailc@magma.ca, or write to 350 Sparks St., Ste. 1004, Ottawa, ON, K2E 5N7

SOS Generation en Detresse

Organization: Habitat Interlude

To Order: Can view at Habitat Interlude shelter

Intervening with Deaf Women Who are Victims of Spousal Violence

Alternate Format:French and English
Organization: Comité d’aide aux femmes Sourdes de Québec (CAFSQ)

To Order: Call/fax 418-626-9252 (voice/TTY)

Women in Safe Environments (W.I.S.E.)

Cost: $10.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Harm’s Way: The Many Faces of Violence and Abuse against Persons with Disabilities

Cost: $28.00
Organization: Roeher Institute (The)

To Order: Call 416-661-9611 (TTY: 416-661-2023) or fax 416-661-5701

Violence against Women with Disabilities: Guidelines for Service Providers

An in-depth look at issues of violence against women with disabilities, and the types of barriers that need to be overcome to facilitate reporting.
Organization: Kingston Independent Living Resource Centre

To Order: Call 613-542-8353 (TTY: 613-542-8371)

The Healing Journey: A Handbook on Abuse and People with Disabilities

Organization: Independent Living Resource Centre Winnipeg

To Order: Call 204-947-0194 (voice/TTY)

Violence against Women with Disabilities: Practical Considerations for Health Care Professionals

Organization: DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) Ontario

To Order: Call 705-671-0825 (voice/TTY) or fax 705-671-0829

Crime Prevention and Abuse

Available April 2001.
Organization: Disabled Persons’ Community Resources

To Order: Call 613-724-5886 or fax 613-724-5889

Home Safe Home

A resource on violence issues for women with disabilities living in institutions and group homes.
Cost: $12.00
Organization: Kingston Independent Living Resource Centre

To Order: Call 613-542-8353 (TTY: 613-542-8371)

The Person Within: Preventing Abuse of Children and Young People with Disabilities

Raises awareness of the neglect and abuse of children and young people with disabilities.
Organization: BC Institute Against Family Violence

To Order: Call 604-699-7055, fax 604-669-7054, or e-mail accounts@bcifv.org

Don’t Panic... You Can Handle This!

A handbook to assist persons who support adults with a developmental disability who have experienced sexual violence.
Cost: Free
Organization: Peel Committee on Sexual Assault

To Order: Call 905-273-4100, fax 905-273-4101 or e-mail info@sexualassault-peel.com

Making Information and Facilities Accessible to Blind and Partially Sighted Victims of Abuse

A resource guide for service providers produced in 1994.
Cost: $10.00
Organization: Canadian Council of the Blind - Ottawa

To Order: Call 613-567-0311

CD-ROMs

Preventing Sexual Assault

Cost: $49.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Sexual Assault Prevention Manual and CD-ROM

Includes prevention manual.
Cost: $99.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Directories

Family Violence: Directory of Services and Resources

Alternate Format:Downloadable from website, www.yukonweb.com/government/womensdir
Organization: Yukon Women’s Directorate

To Order: Call 867-667-3030 or 1-800-661-0408, or e-mail womensd@gov.yk.ca

Directory of Services for Abused Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women

Alternate Format:Large print
Organization: Education Wife Assault

To Order: Fax order to 416-968-2026 or mail to 427 Bloor St. W., Box 7, Toronto, ON, M5S 1X7 (see www.womanabuseprevention.com for full publications list)

Flemingdon Park Resource Cards

List of Toronto-area contacts for emergencies, counsel, etc., available in 13 languages.
Cost: Free
Organization: Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services

To Order: Call 416-424-2900, fax 416-424-3455 or e-mail sy@volnetmmp.com

Message for All Women

List of relevant Victoria County phone numbers.
Alternate Format:Braille
Cost: Free
Organization: Women’s Resources

To Order: Call 705-878-4285

Fact sheets

Family Violence and People with a Mental Handicap

Provides general information on violence against people with intellectual disabilities.
Organization: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence

To Order: Call 1-800-267-1291 (TTY: 1-800-561-5643)

Family Violence against Women with Disabilities

Explains how violence and discrimination affect women with disabilities and identifies the barriers facing a woman who has been abused.
Organization: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence

To Order: Call 1-800-267-1291 (TTY: 1-800-561-5643)

Guidebooks

Manuel de formation … l’intention des intervenantes des maisons d’h‚bergements

Organization: La Maison des Femmes Sourdes de Montr‚al

To Order: Call 514-255-5680 (TTY: 514-255-6376)

Health Education in Plain Language: Beyond Prescriptions

Includes plain language workbook and curriculum guidebook to help women explore their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
Cost: $27.95
Organization: Women’s Network PEI

To Order: Fax order to 780-413-6582 or write to Literacy Services of Canada Ltd., P.O. Box 52192 Garneau, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T5

Information kits

Towards a New Millennium: For Women Living with Epilepsy

Alternate Format:CD-Rom version
Organization: Epilepsy Ontario

To Order: Call 1-800-463-1119, or e-mail info@epilepsyontario.org

Information Package on Criminal Harassment/Stalking

Cost: $30.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Safety Kit: For People with Disabilities Who Feel Unsafe and Want to Do Something about It

Organization: Roeher Institute (The)

To Order: Call 416-661-9611 (TTY: 416-661-2023) or fax 416-661-5701

Literature reviews

Violence and People with Disabilities: A Review of the Literature

Organization: Roeher Institute (The)

To Order: Call 416-661-9611 (TTY: 416-661-2023) or fax 416-661-5701

Newsletters

Impact: Together Against Violence annual issue

Special newsletter issue on violence published every November.
Cost: Free/donation for S&H
Organization: North Shore Disability Resource Centre

To Order: Call 604-985-5371, fax 604-985-7594 or e-mail nsdrc@nsdrc.org

Double Jeopardy: Women, Violence and HIV (Vis-a-Vis, Spring 1996)

Special newsletter edition on the issues of women, HIV and abuse.
Organization: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence

To Order: Call 1-800-267-1291 (TTY: 1-800-561-5643)

Pamphlets

Don’t Drink and Drive

Organization: Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.

To Order: Call 306-665-6575, or write to 109 - 514 23rd St. E., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0J8

Drugs & You

Organization: Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.

To Order: Call 306-665-6575, or write to 109 - 514 23rd St. E., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0J8

Do You Want Help for Drinking & Drug Problems?

Organization: Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.

To Order: Call 306-665-6575, or write to 109 - 514 23rd St. E., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0J8

The Choice is Yours

Organization: Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.

To Order: Call 306-665-6575, or write to 109 - 514 23rd St. E., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0J8

Women Speak Out - About Abuse and Violence

Cost: Free
Organization: Centre for Research and Education in Human Services

To Order: Call 519-741-1218, fax 519-741-8262 or e-mail cfre@kw.igs.net

Information on Sexual Assault for Individuals with a Developmental Handicap & Their Support Persons

Organization: Cambridge Association for the Mentally Handicapped

To Order: Call 519-623-7490 or e-mail camh@camb.on.ca

Abuse and Neglect of Adults with Disabilities and Seniors

A pamphlet series.
Organization: Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick

To Order: Call 506-453-5369

Safe Accessible Female Environment: Caring Community Resources Available to Women with Disabilities

A listing of Kitchener-Waterloo community resources which are considered accessible, unless otherwise noted.
Cost: Free
Organization: Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region

To Order: Call 519-894-8350 (TTY: 519-894-8377), fax 519-893-2213 or e-mail info@ilcwr.org

Guidelines for Physicians on the Abuse of Women with Disabilities

Why patients don’t tell their doctors about abuse, signs of abuse, and what physicians can do.
Organization: Center for Research on Women with Disabilities

To Order: Call 713-960-0505, fax 713-961-3555, or e-mail crowd@bcm.tmc.edu

Pamphlets, booklets, videos

Various titles

Alternate Format:Disk
Organization: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

To Order: Call Carolyn at 519-637-7464 or e-mail 519-633-0964

Reports

Youth Speak Up! Youth Speak Out: Stop the Abuse

Cost: $17.00 (plus $3.00 S&H)
Organization: Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)

To Order: Call 613-563-2581, e-mail cailc@magma.ca, or write to 350 Sparks St., Ste. 1004, Ottawa, ON, K2E 5N7

ERDCO Violence Against Women with Disabilities

Organization: Ethno Racial People with Disabilities Coalition of Ontario (ERDCO)

To Order: Call 416-593-7655 and ask for Linda

99 Federal Steps towards Ending Violence Against Women: A Discussion Paper, by Lee Lakeman

Cost: $4.95
Organization: National Action Committee on the Status of Women

To Order: Call 416-932-1718, fax 416-932-0646, or e-mail nac@web.net

Developing a Safe Urban Environment for Women (Discussion Paper)

Cost: $10.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Training manuals

Learning to Take Care of Me

A 3-day, hands-on workshop to build awareness about safety. Aimed at reducing violence in the lives of women with developmental disabilities.
Cost: $20.00
Organization: Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville

To Order: Call 613-345-1290, or write to P.O. Box 1688, Brockville, ON, K6V 6K8

Violence Against Women, Information for Trainers

Alternate Format:Braille, a
Cost: $20.00 (different cost for alternate format)
Organization: Assaulted Women’s Helpline

To Order: Call Training and Resources, 416-364-4144, ext. 223 or 230

Group Facilitation Training Manual

Cost: $10.00
Organization: Sexual Abuse Treatment Program - Community Justice Initiatives

To Order: Call 519-744-6549, fax 519-744-2172 or e-mail cjiwr@cjiwr.com

We are Those Women!

A training manual for working with women with disabilities in shelters and sexual assault centres.
Organization: DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) Ontario

To Order: Call 705-671-0825 (voice/TTY) or fax 705-671-0829

Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse with Developmental Disabilities: Facilitator’s Guide for Group Work

A manual created for group work with women with developmental disabilities.
Alternate Format:Large prin
Organization: Sexual Assault Centre London

To Order: Call 519-439-0844, fax 519-439-9931 or e-mail sacl@wwdc.com

From Dark to Light: Regaining a Caring Community

Many women in adult literacy programs have experienced violence. A manual for educators who want to facilitate a women's group within their program.
Cost: $100
Organization: Status of Women Council of the NWT

To Order: Fax order to 780-413-6582 or write to Literacy Services of Canada Ltd., P.O. Box 52192 Garneau, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T5

Various types

Various titles

Cost: Mailing costs only
Organization: Native Women's Resource Centre

To Order: Call Kerry Potts, 416-963-9963

Videos

Pay the Price

The effect on families of substance abuse.
Alternate Format:Video is s
Cost: $49.95 (plus $4.00 S&H, $3.78 GST)
Organization: Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.

To Order: Call 306-665-6575, or write to 109 - 514 23rd St. E., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0J8

Not My Problem

Alcoholism, denial and the family.
Alternate Format:Video is s
Cost: $49.95 (plus $4.00 S&H, $3.78 GST)
Organization: Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.

To Order: Call 306-665-6575, or write to 109 - 514 23rd St. E., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0J8

Violence Prevention of Rural Women with Disabilities

Alternate Format:Closed-cap
Cost: $10.00
Organization: Women’s Centre (Grey and Bruce) Inc.

To Order: Write to P.O. Box 905, Owen Sound, ON, N4X 6H6

The Person Within: Preventing Abuse of Children and Young People with Disabilities

Raises awareness of the neglect and abuse of children and young people with disabilities.
Cost: $50.00 (plus $5.00 S&H)
Organization: BC Institute Against Family Violence

To Order: Call 604-699-7055, fax 604-669-7054, or e-mail accounts@bcifv.org

Toward a Safer Tomorrow

Film on court preparation.
Cost: Free
Organization: Alternatives for Women in Prince Edward County

To Order: Call 613-476-4435 (toll-free: 1-877-499-6636), fax 613-476-1987 or e-mail altwomen@limestone.kosone.com

Tell Tell Tell

Organization: Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre Sarnia-Lambton

To Order: Call 519-337-3154 (TTY: 519-337-1117) or e-mail sascsl@ebtech.net

Italian-language video.
Cost: $10.00
Organization: COSTI Family Counselling Centre

To Order: Call 416-244-7714

Safer for Women, Safer for Everyone

Safety on campus.
Cost: $129.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Various titles

Organization: Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women

To Order: Call 416-663-2978 or fax 416-663-2980

Breaking the Silence

Organization: Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) Inc.

To Order: Call 416-599-2458 (TTY: 416-599-5077), fax 416-599-3555, or e-mail cilt@cilt.cnd.com

Double Jeopardy: Women with Disabilities Speaking Out About Abuse

Includes companion guide.
Cost: $38.00 (plus $3.00 S&H)
Organization: Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)

To Order: Call 613-563-2581, e-mail cailc@magma.ca, or write to 350 Sparks St., Ste. 1004, Ottawa, ON, K2E 5N7

Problème dans le Couple?

An awareness tool (French only) for Deaf persons regarding domestic violence. Includes companion guide.
Alternate Format:Voiced, si
Cost: $60-100 depending
Organization: Comit‚ d’aide aux femmes Sourdes de Qu‚bec (CAFSQ)

To Order: Call/fax 418-626-9252 (voice/TTY)

Behind Closed Doors

Also available on CD-Rom.
Alternate Format:CD-Rom
Organization: Women’s Centre (The) (Grey & Bruce) Inc.

To Order: Call 519-371-1600 (voice/TTY) or e-mail shelter@bmts.com

Don’t Panic... You Can Handle This!

A video guide to assist persons who support adults with a developmental disability who have experienced sexual violence.
Cost: Free
Organization: Peel Committee on Sexual Assault

To Order: Call 905-273-4100, fax 905-273-4101 or e-mail info@sexualassault-peel.com

Admissible in Court

A guide to law enforcement or justice officials on interviewing people who are non-verbal or have an intellectual or behavioural disability.
Organization: Hutchinson Maclean Productions

To Order: Call 403-329-6145 or fax 403-329-6146

Disabled Women and Abuse

Seven women with disabilities discuss the issues.
Alternate Format:$25.00
Organization: Foundation on Independent Living

To Order: Call Magic Lantern Communications, 905-827-1155, fax 905-827-1154 or e-mail video@magiclantern.ca

Your Safety... Your Rights

A personal safety and abuse prevention program for adults with disabilities.
Alternate Format:$49.95 (U.
Organization: NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance), Pennsylvania

To Order: Call Fanlight Productions, 1-800-937-4113, or fax 617-524-8838

Charting New Waters: How to Respond to Violence Against Women with Disabilities

A video and study guide to teach caregivers, social workers, advocates and criminal justice personnel how to deal with these situations.
Alternate Format:French and
Organization: Justice Institute of B.C.

To Order: Call 604-525-5422

Safety for You

Addresses the community services available to a woman with a hearing disability who is abused in a same-sex relationship.
Alternate Format:ASL with English voiceover and captions
Organization: Ottawa Deaf Centre

To Order: Call 613-729-1467 (TTY: 613-729-6189)

Violence Can Happen to You

Eight actors with hearing disabilities use sign language to portray real-life stories about violence against women with disabilities.
Alternate Format:ASL with English voiceover and captions
Organization: Ottawa Deaf Centre

To Order: Call 613-729-1467 (TTY: 613-729-6189)

Videos & various publications

Women’s Safety Audit Kit

Includes video and various publications.
Cost: $149.00
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

To Order: Call 416-392-3135, fax 416-392-3136, or e-mail metrac@interlog.com

Websites

Directory of Services for Abused Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women

A searchable online directory.
Organization: Education Wife Assault

To Order: View it at www.womanabuseprevention.com/html/about_directory.html

Being in Control - Freedom from Abuse Project

In process: Information and resources for women with disabilities who are experiencing abuse or are at risk.
Organization: Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)

To Order: When it becomes available, view at www.cailc.ca

Sexual Assault Care Centre Website

Information and answers on sexual assault.
Organization: Scarborough Hospital Sexual Assault Care Centre

To Order: View it at www.sacc.to

ICAD-L

Operates an electronic mail network on the topic of abuse and disability.
Organization: International Coalition on Abuse and Disability

To Order: Visit it at www.quasar.ualberta.ca/ddc/ICAD/icad.html

All Walks of Life

A site of statistics and resources on violence prevention for people with disabilities.
Organization: All Walks of Life

To Order: View it at www.awol-texas.org

MINCAVA Electronic Clearinghouse

An online clearinghouse with links and downloadable files on the topic of abuse, with a section on disability and abuse.
Organization: Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA)

To Order: Visit the disability section at www.mincava.umn.edu/vdisab.asp

Ontario Women’s Justice Network (OWJN)

An online legal resource for women’s organizations and individual women coping with violence and abuse.
Organization: Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC)

To Order: View it at www.owjn.org

Organizations
Organizations offering one or more of these services: group counselling/support groups; individual counselling; educational/awareness programs; drop-in centres; emergency shelters; financial support; resource libraries; information and referral services; health services; and legal services. Also included is accessibility information on these organizations.

Resources
Books, booklets, videos, websites, and more that offer valuable information and ideas.

Reading
Thought-provoking articles on the topic of abuse and disability, from ABILITIES magazine.