Find out about the march It's not a question of if austerity will impact Canadians with disabilities, but a question of when. We need only look over to the UK for proof. Coalition proposals with see the Disability Living Allowance cut in that country by 20%, pushing those people into increasing poverty. Hate crimes against … Continue reading Canadians with Disabilities, it’s Time to Take the Gloves Off
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Toronto Disability Pride March ~ this Saturday!
When: Sat, October 29, 12pm – 3pm Where: Nathan Phillips Square to Occupy Toronto (St. James park) Join us at the square, & come down to Occupy Toronto if you can! Why Disability Pride? As a recognition of recent injuries and deaths of people with disabilities in interaction with Toronto Police. This march is not … Continue reading Toronto Disability Pride March ~ this Saturday!
Upcoming #Disabled Young People’s Project Retreat in #Toronto | #li #youth
The Disabled Young Peoples Project (DYPP) is an arts based pilot project working on building community alongside youth (16-29) from black, African, Aboriginal, racialized, immigrant, First Nations and Indigenous communities who are also living with a disability across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). . DYPP Retreat: Join us to imagine, create and claim space for … Continue reading Upcoming #Disabled Young People’s Project Retreat in #Toronto | #li #youth
In #Toronto, #Ontario #Election #Accessibility Information Session TOMORROW
This Tuesday, there will be an information session with reps from Elections Ontario, where we will learn about about the work Elections Ontario is doing to improve the accessibility of the election process. The session is from 6-8pm at the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto: 365 Bloor Street East, Suite 902. Pizza, Tokens and … Continue reading In #Toronto, #Ontario #Election #Accessibility Information Session TOMORROW
Looking for #Toronto Participants: #Women with #DisAbilities Discussing Experiences of #Violence and its Prevention on #University and #College Campuses
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
Ontario introduces new Photo ID Card for People who don’t Drive
Ontario is introducing a new photo identification card that will make it easier for people who do not have a driver's licence to travel, open a bank account, and perform any other activities that require official ID. The new, secure card will be recognized as government-issued identification for Ontarians 16 and over who do not … Continue reading Ontario introduces new Photo ID Card for People who don’t Drive
Will Presto Smart Card be Accessible to #TTC Passengers with #Disabilities?
Report from the AODA Alliance Even though the new Integrated Accessibility Regulation has finally been enacted under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, will Toronto transit passengers face new barriers in the future when paying fares to ride the TTC? On June 6, 2011, the media reported that the City of Toronto was working … Continue reading Will Presto Smart Card be Accessible to #TTC Passengers with #Disabilities?
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
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.
Sit Down, Fight Back 