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Hello, We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude as we share some important news. After seven wonderful years, we’ll be closing the Disability Pride Alberta Foundation. It’s been such a joy to support the disability community, and we are incredibly thankful to each and every one
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June the 19th is Inclusive Recreation day! What is inclusive recreation? It’s all about making sure everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to take part. By breaking down barriers, we create a sense of belonging for everyone, no matter our differences. We all play a huge role in promoting inclusive
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I am not a warrior
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Roxanne Brace shares her understanding of community and its connection to neurodivergent people.
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Intersections of Ableism and Racism by Aurora Sol The intersections that tend to exist alongside disability are often not considered when examining what a disabled person needs to thrive in the world. In fact, the notion of disabled people thriving seems to be one that is not widely accepted. Perhaps
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As we wrap-up 2022 and move ahead into the unknown of 2023, we wish you and yours health and wellness. Remember to have a laugh, get some fresh air and hug a friend.-the Disability Pride Alberta Team Loud and Proud!
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Poems with Disabilities by Jim Ferris I’m sorry—this space is reservedFor poems with disabilities. I knowIt’s one of the best spaces in the book,But the Poems with Disabilities Actrequires us to make all reasonableaccommodations for poems that aren’tnormal. There is a nice space justa few pages over—in fact (don’ttell anyone)
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Join the Disability Without Poverty movement!
Advocates, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs have come together to produce this powerful video calling for a Canada Disability Benefit.
Now more than ever, the disability community needs your support.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities video montage – Disability Without Poverty – YouTube 0:00 Introduction0:33 Caspar Ryan3:34 Lisa Anita Wegner 5:39 Meharoona Ghani 7:33 Googlyness 8:35 Leesa Coleman 9:32 Quinn Smith-Windsor 12:53 Jay S Lefler 15:27Kathy M Austin 16:02 Andrew Chapman & Johnny 17:30 Elaine Derkach, David F Baker
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2021 Federal Elections: Political Parties’ promises to the disability community Facts about People with disabilities in Canada About 22% of the Canadian population aged 15 years and over has one or more disabilities and 91% of this population are aged 25 years and over Around 1.5 million persons with disabilities
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