July is Disability Pride Month!! The Disability Pride Flag was created by Ann Magill, a disabled woman.
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Category: Disability Culture
Disability Stories – Isolation and Creativity
My name is David Oliver Wudel. I am an artist and the creator of 6 Wheel Painting Co. I started 6 Wheel Painting Co. just over a year ago. It came out of necessity due to the pandemic. As time went on, that necessity quickly evolved into a passion. When
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Canadian Disability Benefit
There is a movement happening to make sure the Canadian Disability Benefit is created by and for people with disabilities.
We have the people, we have the platform, and now we need YOUR story.
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Community Access Programs: What are they and why are they important?
At Disability Pride Alberta, we believe in the importance of connection. That’s why we’re excited to share information about community access programs for people with disabilities.
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IDPD 2017, 2018, 2019 2020!
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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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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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Disability Stories: Intersectionality
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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Disability Stories: Passionate Advocacy
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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Creating a Safe Backyard Space for Children with Disabilities
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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