Tuesday, March 1, 6pm Bahen Centre, room 3004 40 St. George Street The spirit of Egypt has arrived in Wisconsin, as tens of thousands of workers stand up against austerity measures and inspire a region. Join a discussion of Wisconsin's radical labour history, the current fightback and prospects for the future. --------------------------------------------------------------- International Socialists - … Continue reading FROM EGYPT TO WISCONSIN: THE FIGHT AGAINST AUSTERITY
Author: Melissa
Disability Rights’ Report On Treatment of People With #Disabilities in Mexican Institutions, This Sunday on Contact
It is a story where words fail to adequately describe the horror. Tune in this Sunday at 7.30 p.m. when Contact presents an interview with Eric Rosenthal, director of Disability Rights International (DRI) regarding its scathing, ground-breaking report describing abusive and decrepit conditions in Mexican institutions for the developmentally and physically disabled. The … Continue reading Disability Rights’ Report On Treatment of People With #Disabilities in Mexican Institutions, This Sunday on Contact
The ‘R’ Word: Language does matter
The ‘R’ Word: Language does matter By MICHAEL BACH In the Ottawa Sun on Wednesday, Anthony Furey wrote a column titled ‘A lobbyist by any other name ...’ in which he sought to denigrate lobbyists and the politics of language by which some re-fashion themselves as ‘government relations’ experts. But he tracks the “history of … Continue reading The ‘R’ Word: Language does matter
Listserve for #Disability equipment in #Toronto
Disability author and former managing editor of Abilities magazine Lisa Bendall recently started a new Yahoo group for people with disabilities and their family members living in and around the Toronto area. The group is called Freewheels and is for anyone interested in posting or reading messages that are specifically about gently used disability-related equipment … Continue reading Listserve for #Disability equipment in #Toronto
Women with Disabilities – Loud, Proud, and Passionate!!!
Ok I might be overdoing it on the video sharing today, but this just couldn't wait. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this video. Please share with any loud proud and passionate woman with a disability or ally!!! Check out WILD's website.
The Ban #Plastic Bags Rap Video
I know there are bigger environmental issues out there than plastic bags, but it still is an important issue. Seeing videos like this I can't help but wonder what TV ads would look like if advertising companies used their skills more responsibly.
Why Scrapping the #Toronto #Plastic Bag Tax would be a Step in the Wrong Direction
In case you haven't already heard, Rob Ford is considering an end to the plastic bag tax. I guess ending the war on car wasn't going fast enough, so he decided to end the war on poorly made plastics too. According to a recent Sun Article, "the mayor’s office had received several calls and e-mails … Continue reading Why Scrapping the #Toronto #Plastic Bag Tax would be a Step in the Wrong Direction
Some follow up to the post I made earlier about the #disabled man who stood up for #student rights in the #UK
Following the interview I posted earlier this week, complaints have been made to the BBC. McIntyre has posted his thoughts on the interview to his blog, and says he finds the whole situation not that surprising. As for me, the whole situation has inspired me to keep tabs on how austerity measures are impacting people … Continue reading Some follow up to the post I made earlier about the #disabled man who stood up for #student rights in the #UK
#Disabled Man w #CP gives #BBC a reality check! #solidarity @jodymcintyre
This video made my morning. Setting aside some CP solidarity bias, this guy is awesome. The BBC clearly wanted to seek public support against the protests against this video, but McIntyre did not let that happen. I wish I could shake your hand man. Here in Canada, we experienced similar incidents during and … Continue reading #Disabled Man w #CP gives #BBC a reality check! #solidarity @jodymcintyre
Redefining Apathy – Dave Meslin TEDxToronto
I wish I could show this video to every activist, social worker, and fellow citizen I know. Time to start re-thinking the way we look at important issues in our communities.
Sit Down, Fight Back 