Save the Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Starting at Queens Park (111 Wellesley Street West) and marching to the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson (99 Gerrard Street East) from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Why we’re Marching: To bring recognition of the struggles and value of people with disabilities as we fight against ableism, sanism and other … Continue reading The 8th Annual Toronto Disability Pride March
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My Letter to Mayor Tory regarding Accessibility for the TTC in the 2018 Budget
Dear Mayor Tory, I write to you as a concerned citizen of Ward 6 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, and the City of Toronto, to request your support to continue with some accessible buses on the 501 streetcar line and other streetcar lines, and for shuttle bus service for major elevator disruptions, and that these items be reflected in … Continue reading My Letter to Mayor Tory regarding Accessibility for the TTC in the 2018 Budget
Toronto Disability Pride March: September 23, 2017
The 7th Annual Toronto Disability Pride March Saturday, September 23, 2017 Starting at Queens Park (111 Wellesley Street West) and marching to the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson (99 Gerrard Street East) from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Why we’re Marching: To bring recognition of the struggles and value of people with disabilities as … Continue reading Toronto Disability Pride March: September 23, 2017
“We Need Not Remake the Past” – The Future of the Disability Movement
Presentation at the Canadian Disability Studies Association Conference 2017 Thank you to my fellow organizers and panelists. Before I get started, I’d like to identify myself within this conversation, as a white, employed person with a physical disability that is easily identified with, and the privilege that comes with those things. I also identify as … Continue reading “We Need Not Remake the Past” – The Future of the Disability Movement
International Women’s Day March Toronto – March 11th
2017 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY TORONTO STOP THE HATE - UNITE THE FIGHT - BUILD THE RESISTANCE - UNITY IS POWER Saturday, March 11, 2017 NEW starting location - UofT Medical Sciences Building, Auditorium (1 King's College Circle) Rally: 11:00am (1 King's College Circle) March: 1:00pm Fair: 2:00pm (Ryerson Student Learning Centre - Yonge/Gould) The event … Continue reading International Women’s Day March Toronto – March 11th
Accessible Apartment elevators down 3 times this week in Etobicoke
I’ve lived in the same co-op apartment building since the spring of 2010. There have been times over the years when I’ve been frustrated with where I live, but nothing quite like this past week. I live in a co-op in Ward 6 in Toronto. I’m fortunate to live in a wheelchair accessible apartment that … Continue reading Accessible Apartment elevators down 3 times this week in Etobicoke
Toronto Area Community Consultations on Electoral Reform
Let's make sure disabled voices are heard on this important issue! The following is a list of community consultations on electoral reform happening in the Toronto area, please find the consultation closest to you if you wish to attend. There are consultations happening across Canada. Please contact your MP for more information on these consultations. … Continue reading Toronto Area Community Consultations on Electoral Reform
The 6th Annual Toronto Disability Pride March Saturday, September 24, 2016
Starting at Queens Park (111 Wellesley Street West) and marching to the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson (99 Gerrard Street East) from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Please note: accessible washrooms are not available at Queen’s Park. Please see information on accessible washrooms on the route page. Why we’re Marching: To bring recognition of the struggles and value … Continue reading The 6th Annual Toronto Disability Pride March Saturday, September 24, 2016
Come out for TTC Accessibility for All!
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 4:00pm Please join us at Yonge and Bloor Station, Toronto, Ontario D!ONNE Renée is the organizer behind this event. If you have any questions, want to throw your virtual support behind her, or have comments, reach out to her via email or on Twitter at @OnElectionDay. Click to listen to audio … Continue reading Come out for TTC Accessibility for All!
Disability Rights and Physician-Assisted Dying – Saturday April 23rd
Saturday, April 23rd 2016 | 4:15 p.m. Multifaith Centre | 569 Spadina Ave (north of College) Speakers Melissa Graham Fighter for social justice, public speaker, writer, researcher, and proud disabled woman working with youth, women, & other disabled people in Toronto. One of the organizers and founder of the Toronto Disability Pride March. Maureen Aslin , Facilitator … Continue reading Disability Rights and Physician-Assisted Dying – Saturday April 23rd
Sit Down, Fight Back 