Today we begin a week’s vacation. Our hallway is lined with suitcases. Packing is nearly done. This is all stuff that Joe does and I am the exceedingly grateful recipient of his expertise. This means that I get to sit and do nothing while he makes satisfied noises every time he remembers something he was […]
A very, very, very long time ago I wrote about seeing an elderly woman being supported by her son with Down Syndrome. She was a wheelchair user, something that at the time seemed new to her, and he carefully guided the chair around people and other barriers. I wondered, then, if she ever, when he […]
News release August 14, 2019 Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada Accessibility in Canada is about creating communities, workplaces and services that enable everyone to participate fully in society without barriers. The Government of Canada believes that all Canadians deserve the same opportunities and chances at success. The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public […]
Saanich Tuesday, August 6, 2019 1:30 PM Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada launched Canada’s very first National Housing Strategy, a once-in-a-generation investment to fight homelessness and improve access to affordable housing for Canadians and signed a new memorandum of intent (MOI) with […]
by Carrie Derickson I come from a small town called West Bank First Nation. Growing up I remember a lot of issues between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. Sometimes I refer to my home community as Neverland, like in Peter Pan. I left my community when I was 25. I wanted to make my own future […]
Victor Kaisar August 02, 2019 03:44 pm A Kamloops man is hoping his ‘Ability Friendly Access Business program idea will certify local businesses as disability friendly. Krystian Shaw, who runs the Kamloops Self Advocate newsletter says the program would certify businesses as welcoming to people of all abilities. “Lots of businesses should be recognized for […]
My name is Roland Swityk, I have Down Syndrome, and I’ve lived on my own for a long time. First I moved out to Kiwanis Park Place in Ocean Park. I did my own cooking grocery shopping with some support. The best part about living at Kiwanis Park Place was that I proved to myself […]
A year ago, I was trying to find activities outside of the house. I don’t let my limitations get to me. But my diversability does get in the way at times, and limits me to what I can do. I am extreme when it comes to living my life, and when I say extreme, I […]
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada News release Investment in AccessNow will help boost participation of Canadians with disabilities in the digital economy August 1, 2019 – Toronto, Ontario Canadians with disabilities deserve the same opportunities to find good jobs, contribute to their communities, and build a better life for themselves and their families. […]
