Projects 

    CCBR typically has 15-20 ongoing projects and has completed over 450 projects since 1982. Each project is guided by our commitment to impacting social change in practical and powerful ways. We conduct research with people not on people, cultivating respect with communities at every step of the process.

    Projects can be searched for using words from the project title or using the service area, theme, or date range for the project. You can also type 'Service Area' or 'Theme' into the search bar to get a list of options in each of these fields.

    Projects

    9366_ More Than Just Another Human Service: Independent Living Centres in Ontario
    This project was a qualitative study of six independent living centres in Ontario. The study was funded by the Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres
    9367_ North York Community Workers Network

    CCBR conducted workshops on “Researching Racism”. The training was funded by the City of North York.

    9368_ Evaluation of the Special Services at Home Program

    This project was an evaluation of the provincial program to provide individualized funding to families who care for a family member with a disability. The evaluation was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services.

    9369_ Evaluation of the Support Clusters Project

    This project was an evaluation of a demonstration project, designed to provide services to underserved people with disabilities. The evaluation was funded by the Health Innovation Fund of the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services.

    9370_ Evaluation of York's Alternative Community Living Program for the Elderly

    An evaluation was conducted of four supportive housing programs designed to support seniors to age in place. The evaluation was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, Barrie and Region of York, Newmarket.

    9371_ Planning for Change Process

    CCBR assisted stakeholders in planning an individualized funding project. The work was funded by Community Living Mississauga.

    9372_ Life in the Community: Four Years After the Closure of an Institution

    This research study documented community living practices and outcomes for people with disabilities. The study was funded by Health & Welfare Canada.

    9373_ Self-Directed Attendant Services

    This policy paper summarized the work of a policy-analysis group which focused on a consumer-oriented policy and perspective on personal support services for persons who are physically disabled. 

    9374_ Supported Employment and Quality of Life

    CCBR designed a research study that traced the process whereby people, who have previously been segregated at work, entered supported employment and became employed in regular jobs. The study was funded by the Ontario Lottery Grant Program.

    9375_ Empowerment Research Project

    CCBR designed a series of qualitative research studies that focus on people who have experienced powerlessness in their lives and whose stories reveal the ongoing struggle towards empowerment in community life. The studies were funded by the Disabled Persons Participation Program.

    9376_ Alberta Supportive Community Project

    This project was an evaluation of initiative, leadership, and outcomes of a Supportive Community Project in Edmonton, Alberta.

    9377_ Personal Guardianship Study

    This policy analysis paper on guardianship was based on a day-long meeting coordinated by CCBR to understand issues around guardianship.