Privacy has a bit of a different meaning for me than most people. I hire people to help me shower and help me dress. This is not something I am ashamed of, or that makes me less than anybody else. I’m ok with it, partly because I’ve always had to live with it, but mostly because … Continue reading Some thoughts on Disability, Privacy, and Privilege
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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
Trapped! Reporting from the Eleventh Floor
It's one in the morning as I write this, I'm waiting to post it until morning because I'm pretty tired, but I wanted to get this out. I'm sitting here trying to drown out this rushing water sound in my ears, no doubt caused by listening to my building's fire alarm for a half hour, … Continue reading Trapped! Reporting from the Eleventh Floor
Canadians with Disabilities, it’s Time to Take the Gloves Off
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
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!
This Monday: Free Social Assistance Review hosted by ERDCO | #Disabilities #Toronto #li
Ethno-racial People with Disabilities Coalition of Ontario Invites you to attend a community meeting to talk about the Social Assistance Review in Ontario on: Monday August 22, 2011 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. Ryerson University, 99 Gerrard St. East, Room EPH 222 AT THE COMMUNITY MEETING: You will learn about the commission the provincial government has … Continue reading This Monday: Free Social Assistance Review hosted by ERDCO | #Disabilities #Toronto #li
#Poverty Elimination Bill Introduced
From Dignity for All: The Campaign for a poverty-free Canada On Thursday, June 17, NDP MP Tony Martin tabled private member's Bill C-545, An Act to Eliminate Poverty in Canada. Not only does this bill speak to a tremendous need in this country, it also reflects significant civil society consultation and multi-party collaboration. Congratulations to … Continue reading #Poverty Elimination Bill Introduced
#Amputee Has His Artificial Leg Ripped off by Police and Is Slammed in Makeshift Cell during #G20 Summit
by Doug Draper / July 7th, 2010 John Pruyn wasn't much in the mood for celebrating Canada Day this year. How could he be after the way he was treated a few days earlier in Toronto by figures of authority most of us were brought up to respect, our publicly paid-for police forces who are … Continue reading #Amputee Has His Artificial Leg Ripped off by Police and Is Slammed in Makeshift Cell during #G20 Summit
#Toronto #Mayoral Candidates Debate #Disability Issues
Peter Athanasopoulos apologized to six mayoral candidates: the wheelchair-accessible cab he ordered had arrived 30 minutes late. His difficulties reaching a debate on disability issues in Toronto, a city whose subway stations won't be guaranteed accessible until 2024, underscored Athanasopoulos's argument transportation is a "huge issue" for people like him. "I would have taken the … Continue reading #Toronto #Mayoral Candidates Debate #Disability Issues
Open Letter to Minister Deb Matthews On principles for the Ontario Nutritional Supplement Program
From 25 in 5, the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, and the ODSP Action Coalition Dear Minister Matthews, The decision the McGuinty government has taken to end the Special Diet Allowance for people on Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program has been interpreted as a disturbing signal about the degree to which government … Continue reading Open Letter to Minister Deb Matthews On principles for the Ontario Nutritional Supplement Program
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