Manda was a woman with Down Syndrome who I met years and years ago. If you read her file it would have said something like, “She was a lovely, kind and patient woman who enjoyed being included in conversations, being ‘one of the crowd’ with family and friends and being listened to when she spoke […]
There is someone that I dread running into. Just dread it. It’s not that she’s a horrible person, in fact, most people just love her. They speak of her kindness and her thoughtfulness and her care and concern for other people. They suggest that there is a selflessness about her that they really admire. I […]
Today is a big day for me. Many of you will know that I am the founder and co-editor of The International Journal For Direct Support Professionals, published in English, French and Spanish, which reaches a broad international audience. Out today is an article written by two miraculous people, Dr. Yona Lunsky and Dr. Anna […]
I ran into a couple of guys with intellectual disabilities yesterday afternoon at the mall. I was there doing a lap around the upper and lower portions, it’s a distance of about 1.6K. I had decided to go because I ate way too much at a potluck meeting and decided to try and wrestle some […]
Written by Artist/Reporter/Santa Jeff Stackhouse I recently got the great opportunity to spend a Christmas evening at the mall with a friend with a diverse ability and wanted to share the interview with all Self Advocates to give hope and laughter at this very special time of year. First Ryan and I looked at every […]
Victoria Saturday, December 2, 2017 8:30 AM Hundreds of people with disabilities will be able to achieve greater independence and find meaningful employment, thanks to the extension of the Province’s popular Technology@Work program. More than 1,140 people have already accessed Technology@Work, where people with disabilities can get the assistive technology they need for employment. A […]
Victoria Sunday, December 3, 2017 9:00 AM B.C.’s third annual accessibility progress report was released today, providing an update on the past year’s work and partnerships with people with disabilities. The release of the report was timed in honour of the 25th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The report, […]
Ottawa, Ontario December 3, 2017 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a time to celebrate the contributions that people with disabilities make to our country and our world. It is also an opportunity to learn […]
On November 23, 2017, the Minister of National Revenue announced that the Disability Advisory Committee is being re-instated. From the release on the Government of Canada’s website: “The Committee will be a way for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to connect with a wide range of stakeholders and take their views into account as we […]
News Release From Employment and Social Development Canada November 30, 2017 Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada is taking further action to uphold and safeguard the rights of people with disabilities and further enable their inclusion and full participation in Canadian society. Today, the Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister […]
