By: Lisa Walker Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum Face Additional Challenges When Relocating Relocating a family can be stressful at the best of times. Those with children on the autism spectrum face additional challenges when purchasing a new residence. Families should be clear on their specifications for their
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My interest in disability issues runs deep: I am, myself, a person with a disability.
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Hi all, my name is Sara and I was born with something called Spina Bifida.
Did you know that Spina Bifida (SB) literally means “split spine?” In very broad terms it means that my spine failed to close properly within the first few weeks of pregnancy.
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Each year on December 3rd the world recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). This day increases awareness of diverse abilities and promotes inclusion for the disability community. This year, the United Nations set the theme for IDPD as “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post
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WHAT IS IDPD? IDPD, or International Day of Persons with Disabilities, was introduced by the United Nations to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements that persons with disabilities contribute to our community.The purpose of IDPD is to: Promote an understanding of disability issues Mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of people with
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Hi, everyone, my name is Marya. I’m 20 years old, I live in the city of Toronto, and I have a physical disability. Today I’m going to share my story with you of what it’s like growing up with a disability in the city of Toronto, as a Muslim woman,
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About this Event The Albertans Advocating for Change Together (AACT) is a united Alberta network that learns about issues and advocates passionately for positive change in society. The group is hosting six online events about the importance of self-advocacy for the disability community. The online seminars are going to be
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Hi, my name is Lionel and I am a university student living with cerebral palsy. A philosophy I live by is “live without limits” because I know that I face many barriers in society. I am not only living with a disability; I am also a person of colour. One
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The following post is shared from Jim Button’s website Gather with Jim Jim is dealing with a second dose of renal cell carcinoma. He is a father of two, husband of one, brother of three and friend to many. His blog is a place “to share all of the good,
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Written by: Linda Robinson If you’re raising a child with a disability, you may have to make certain changes to your property to make it accessible. Many children with disabilities love playing outside, and as a parent, you’ll want to set up your backyard in a way that accommodates all
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