Niagara’s only cross-disability organization. We support any person with any disability through a wide range of programs and services in all of Niagara
St. Catharines, Ontario
Joined May 2012
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Today is Independent Living Across Canada Day!
Celebrated annually on the first Monday of June (June 5, 2023); this is our day, about our Independent Living Philosophy
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The Ontario government is moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Read more here: investinstc.ca/site/blog/202…
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#Covid19 vaccines approved by Canada are safe, effective and free. When it's your turn, be sure to make your appointment! To know how, when and where to get vaccinated, visit: ow.ly/2oh050ExMSt
#VaccinesWork #NIAW2021
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If you need advice about EI/CRB and social assistance, please contact your community legal clinic for free, confidential advice.
#ODSP & #OW clients who've kept their health & other benefits while collecting EI, CRB, etc. (by receiving $2.50/mo to keep one's file open), that policy is being extended to Sept 30th, 2021 (was slated to end Mar 31st).
Govt website has yet to be updated however. #ODSPoverty
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It's Day 6 of #Toronto4All campaign! Let's talk 'Ableism': devaluing & discriminating against ppl on the basis of their disability. It's embedded throughout our society & a big reason pwd are #LeftOutTO! For a cheeky 'unboxing' of it, view Marron's video!
youtube.com/watch?v=jLVMppeO…
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Transit needs of Torontonians with disabilities often take a back seat during transit service planning. #LeftOutTO. PWD know best what their transit needs are! Please take this survey & share ways the city can advance accessible transit services. Deadline: April 30 #Toronto4all
Use/help someone book wheelchair-accessible taxis or other types of accessible transportation?
The #CityofTO wants to hear from you to help advance inclusive vehicle-for-hire transportation.
Take our survey: ecs.page.link/ztQiE
Deadline: Apr 30
#Toronto #accessibility
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A completely closed off bus shelter near King W. & Albert to demonstrate what it’s like when public space is inaccessible to people with disabilities. #LeftOutTO
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This is #mentalhealthweek. There not many options for disabled people looking for counselling. Even if you find a therapist you can afford, can you actually get into the building? Here's a list of low-cost options. Accessibility not guaranteed: toronto-therapist.ca/lower-c… #LeftOutTO
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Our #Toronto4all campaign’s been sharing tips for combating ableism. Last week we posted the smart cheeky video: 'Unboxing Ableism.'Today, it’s HOT TAKES on ableism, starring disability rights activist Imani Barbarin. Enjoy! @Imani_Barbarin #LeftOutTO
youtube.com/watch?v=jvbYkvkv…
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Me: I’m disabled
Abled: Yeh, I don’t like that term, I prefer differently abled. I’ll call you that
Me: What was your name again?
Abled: Dave
Me: Yeh, I don’t like that name, I prefer Luke. I’ll call you that
Abled: But that’s not my name, that’s really rude
Me: ......
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I want folx to start making videos of disabled folx saying hi to ableds or like spending ten minutes with them being "nice" and then everyone gushes about what a wonderful person they are for being so nice to an abled. Can this be a thing that happens? What shall the hashtags be?
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Calling out ableism at the interpersonal level is awkward and hard but that’s where the revolution begins
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Do you fear job searching as a disabled or chronically ill academic? As someone reasonably new to disability and illness, I go between being completely terrified to having confidence that I'm just as worthy. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
ALT People sitting around table discussing job search ideas
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Shouldn’t accessible housing also be a human right for ppl with disabilities? GTA Disability Coalition made the case at MPP Jill Andrew’s Mar. 28 Housing Town Hall. Weigh in if u agree! @JillsLastWord #Right2Housing #onpoli
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Hey @fordnation it's been 61 days since your Gov received @HonDavidOnley report calling for major new action on #accessibility for people w/ #disabilities so when will you announce your plan of action? #AOda #crpd #onpoli
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By @sonyahuber:
"...many social justice and arts organizations don’t yet include disability justice in their mission statements or among the range of identities and issues on which they focus."
pen.org/increased-arts-acces…
#CripLit #OwnVoices
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#InaccessibilityMeans not having a seat at the table for discussions about “diversity and inclusion” because the table is up a flight of stairs and oh by the way, it’s also a high-top.
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Want a massage?
Fill out these forms and get your doctor to prove you have a disability
Want to take a train or airplane?
Fill out forms + doctor's lengthy paperwork
Want to park in the accessible parking spot?
Fill out forms + doctor's note
I have so many examples..
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Q5 When you are in an environment that’s accessible to you--what does that feel like, what’s the vibe? How is it different?
Please share some examples. #AccessIsLove