My message to Health Canada. I welcome your thoughts. Are wheelchair repair companies subject to any formal regulation or accountability in Canada, and if not, why is that? I am a disabled Canadian who has used an electric wheelchair throughout my lifetime. I have continually received appalling service from my repair company, including charges for … Continue reading A Call for Wheelchair Repair Regulations in Canada
Author: Melissa
A letter to my wheelchair – in need of repair
Dear Chair: Two and a half years ago you and I made a deal. I would work and in return we could go on adventures together. We’ve been to Edmonton, where the snow fell in March and we could barely get through the snow. In England, where I blew up my transformer and you held … Continue reading A letter to my wheelchair – in need of repair
No Shame in Falling
I hate falling. It serves as reminder to me that no matter what I do or what I accomplish, my body will at some point let me down, and that pisses me off. If you`re reading this and thinking there`s a lot of internalized ableism in there, you`d be right. So why do I feel … Continue reading No Shame in Falling
Solidarity with the elevator workers strike
As of the end of May, there are no talks planned in the strike that's seen 1,400 Ontario members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors striking for more than a month with no end in sight. According to Ben McIntyre, business manager for the IUEC Local 50 in Toronto, the union's deal with the … Continue reading Solidarity with the elevator workers strike
Idle No More Ryerson – Event Today!
Date: February 4, 2013 Time 4:00 to 6:00pm Location: Victoria and Gould, Ryerson University
Fighting austerity in North America: Walmart workers to Bill 115
Tuesday, January 15, 7:00pmOntario Institute for Studies in Education, 252 Bloor Street West, room 8220 Speakers: Elizabeth Clinton, OUR Walmart campaigner from Texas (via Skype)OUR Walmart is a grassroots organization of Walmart workers and former workers fighting for rights for Walmart workers.Ritch Whyman, International SocialistsLow wage non-union Walmart workers organized a fantastic strike against their notorious anti-union … Continue reading Fighting austerity in North America: Walmart workers to Bill 115
Reproductive Justice includes Women with Disabilities
Earlier this month I spoke at a reproductive justice rally, and as much as I was honoured to be there, it wasn't something I ever thought I would do. For a long time I stayed out of the pro-choice conversation. I have always been pro-choice, but I didn't always feel included in the movement. My concerns about reproductive justice … Continue reading Reproductive Justice includes Women with Disabilities
People with Disabilities March and Roll on the Streets of Toronto
On October 13th, 2012 the disability community once again made their voices heard on the streets of Toronto. They marched with a goal to bring recognition of the struggles and value of people with disabilities as we fight against ableism and other forms of oppression, but they also marched to celebrate and take pride in … Continue reading People with Disabilities March and Roll on the Streets of Toronto
Upcoming Event on the Experiences of Newcomers and Ethno-racial People with Disabilities
Ethno-racial People with Disabilities Coalition of Ontario ERDCO Research Event Thursday March 29, 2012 4:30 - 7:00 PM Ryerson University, 99 Gerrard St. East, Room SHE 560 This event will highlight some of the research that has been completed by ERDCO Staff, Volunteers and Board Members. Research topics include: Successful immigrants with disabilities: Challenging the … Continue reading Upcoming Event on the Experiences of Newcomers and Ethno-racial People with Disabilities
Women with Disabilities’ Experiences of Violence and its Prevention on University and College Campuses
Human Rights & Equity Services in collaboration with Anti-Violence Network presents: "Women with DisAbilities' Experiences of Violence and its Prevention on University and College Campuses" Speaker: Terri-Lynn Langdon, MSW, RSW, (Thrive Counselling) Date: Thursday, March 15th, 2012 Time: 12 noon - 1:30 PM Location: room 201, Institute of Applied Health Science, McMaster University Campus, Hamilton … Continue reading Women with Disabilities’ Experiences of Violence and its Prevention on University and College Campuses
Sit Down, Fight Back 