Statement May 13, 2024 – Ottawa (Ontario) On May 9, 2024, Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Stephanie Cadieux addressed attendees at Canada’s first-ever National Air Accessibility Summit. The following statement summarizes her remarks: “It’s been over six months since the night my wheelchair was left behind by Air Canada. In some ways, it seems like just […]
By: Margaux Wosk As an Autistic person, I found that being employed by someone else is often the only way that employment is presented. This is especially true for those who may be neurodivergent or disabled. There are entire organizations dedicated to helping disabled people find employment, however, they don’t talk about how self-employment could […]
May Edition 2024 Welcome to the May 2024 Edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. As a reminder, you can find all Updates (including past editions) posted on our website here. You can also check out CLBC’s Facebook page here and X.com page here. If you know of anyone who would like to receive future […]
News release May 9, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario Transport Canada The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that Canada is barrier-free. This includes a fully accessible transportation system. This is vital to ensure that all Canadians, including those with disabilities, have equal opportunities to contribute and participate fully in society. Canadians with disabilities still face many […]
News release May 9, 2024 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada All Canadians deserve equal access to programs, services and supports. The Government of Canada is committed to investing in programs that help remove barriers to accessibility, increase inclusion, and empower persons with disabilities to […]
Krystian Shaw Publisher and Owner Welcome to May! This month, we are highlighting entertainment and the arts with a focus on disability representation. That means we’ll be talking about all the fun things that make us smile, like music, movies, TV shows, and artwork and celebrating people of all abilities and talents. You’ll get […]
selfadvocate.ca/ support of Emergency Preparedness week May 5th to May 11,2024 This page is to highlight why we need pay attention to being prepared for an emergency incase of fire ,floods, earthquakes etc. First what is situation your in plan for tips what you need to prepare for 1. Establish Multiple Family Meeting Spots: It’s important […]
selfadvocate.ca/ Recipe for month of May 2024 This healthy salmon dish is as balanced as it is delicious. You add broccoli right into the pot along with the pasta during its last minute of cooking to save time here. One less thing to wash too! By Laura Kanya Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed […]
selfadvocate.ca/ Recipe for Month of April 2024 An easy, creamy shrimp sauce over a pasta made of sweet potatoes. Prep Time 15 minutes mins Cook Time 20 minutes mins Total Time 35 minutes mins Course: Main Cuisine: Italian Servings: 4 -6 Calories: 481kcal Author: Katie Wells Ingredients 4 TBSP butter (or coconut oil, […]
