I've been hearing a lot about the "Human Rights Remedy" from our DCS social worker lately.
The full title for the process has quite a handle; namely, the "HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW AND REMEDY FOR THE FINDINGS OF SYSTEMIC DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NOVA SCOTIANS WITH DISABILITIES".
In a previous post giving a broad overview of the changes the Department of Community Services is now legally required to implement within the next five years, I mentioned in passing the expert's report which the government is now legally obligated to follow.
Compared to the length and complexity of the full report, the summary found here is well-worth the read. It summarizes the six key decisions arising out of the process; namely,
individual planning and support coordination
closing institutions
community-based supports and services
a program that works in all areas of the province and many professionals work together to support local choices
individualized funding; and
disability system capacity.
