What: A project exploring experiences of violence and violence prevention on university and college campuses in Canada. Who: Women ages 18-29 who have attended a Canadian University or College program within the last 5 years AND who self-identify as: * Having a disability (physical/intellectual disabilities/sensory disAbilities) * Persons with mental health histories or have experienced … Continue reading Looking for #Toronto Participants: #Women with #DisAbilities Discussing Experiences of #Violence and its Prevention on #University and #College Campuses
Disability Movement
Calling all #Artists w #Disabilities #Toronto
ABILITIES ARTS FESTIVAL presents Face Time with Funders an intimate session about funding opportunities for artists with disabilities with representatives of The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council and The Toronto Arts Council Monday, May 16 Ryerson School of Disability Studies 99 Gerrard St. E, Room 560 Reception and Networking: 5-5:30 Information … Continue reading Calling all #Artists w #Disabilities #Toronto
FYI: #International #Indigenous Network of People with #Disabilities #PwD
People who identify as indigenous / first peoples with disabilities, or who support their human rights, are being invited to join the mailing list International Indigenous Network of People with Disabilities (IINPWD). More information at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IINPWD Joining this mailing list is an opportunity for people to network with other indigenous / first peoples with disabilities in … Continue reading FYI: #International #Indigenous Network of People with #Disabilities #PwD
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.
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
#Disabled Country – I love this poem!!!
If there was a country called disabled, I would be from there. I'd live disabled culture, eat disabled food, make disabled love, cry disabled tears, climb disabled mountains and tell disabled stories. If there was a country called disabled I would say she has immigrants that come to her from as far back as time … Continue reading #Disabled Country – I love this poem!!!
Self Serve #Gas Pumps – an overlooked Barrier for People with #Disabilities
Just my two cents - but perhaps we could avoid this issue altogether if the disability movement joined forces with the environmental movement for vehicles that don't require gasoline? Fewer emissions is a benefit to people with disabilities too! Trish Crawford The Toronto Star , Oct. 12, 2010 They've been disappearing for years, and today … Continue reading Self Serve #Gas Pumps – an overlooked Barrier for People with #Disabilities
Making My Issues Count: #Women with #Disabilities & The #Toronto Municipal #Election Event
On October 25th our new city council and mayor will be decided. The Ethno-Racial People with Disabilities Coalition of Ontario & the Toronto Women’s City Alliance are hosting a discussion for women with disabilities to talk about the upcoming election and what it means for you. Join us for a discussion about how you can … Continue reading Making My Issues Count: #Women with #Disabilities & The #Toronto Municipal #Election Event
Henderson: Mayoral candidates put accessibility issues in spotlight #voteto
http://www.thestar.com/living/disabilities/article/857373--henderson-mayoral-candidates-put-accessibility-issues-in-spotlight The bombast on the state of Toronto’s financial capital is inescapable in the final stretch of the race to rule the city. But my vote for what will make or break us as a healthy city rests on social capital.Social capital is all about our ability to live with each other, to build communities … Continue reading Henderson: Mayoral candidates put accessibility issues in spotlight #voteto
Sit Down, Fight Back 