Laws and Government
Newfoundland and Labrador
The Adult Protection Act is the law in Newfoundland and Labrador which protects adults who do not understand or appreciate the risk of abuse and neglect.
https://assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/a04-01.htm
An Act Respecting Accessibility in the Province
Advance Health Care Directives Act
An act respecting the appointment of substitute health care decision makers
Building Regulations under the Act
Enduring Powers of Attorney Act
An act respecting powers of attorney
Mentally Disabled Persons’ Estates Act
An act respecting appointment of guardians for persons with intellectual disabilities for the management and custody of their estate
Seniors and Law
An Estate Planning Guide developed by the Public Legal Information Association of NL
Questions about wills, power of attorney, and substitute decision makers
A guide developed by the Public Legal Information Association of NL
An Act to ensure access for service animals used by persons with disabilities in NL
Canada
Parliament considers that it is essential to ensure the economic, social and civic participation of all persons in Canada, regardless of their disabilities, and to allow them to fully exercise their rights and responsibilities in a barrier-free Canada…on or before January 1, 2040.
Constitution Act, 1982
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Code of Practice for Ferry Accessibility
Developed by the Canadian Transportation Agency
International
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The purpose of the Convention is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.