Microboards Ontario

“No one tells millionaires to be grateful for tax breaks. No one asks oil companies to be thankful for subsidies. But people with disabilities? They’re told to smile while the social safety net is exchanged for a trampoline with a hole in it.” People with disabilities are often told to "just be grateful." But this is just a distraction from a social support system that keeps them below the poverty line and choosing between rent and medication. Canada must do better. calgaryherald.com/opinion/column…

"This letter is like a punch in the face and I'm shocked the provincial government would so such a thing." We join the disability community in expressing our outrage at the #AB gov't decision to clawback the #CDB. We expect more from our government. ctvnews.ca/calgary/articl…

Check out this upcoming webinar from our friends at @MicroboardsOnt

#OpenHouse OCO is opening its virtual doors again to share with you all the free programs and services we have available. Join us on November 14th to find out what supports are available to caregivers and how to access them. Register to get the link: bit.ly/3NE0vxZ

Caregivers contribute $97.1 billion of unpaid care annually yet struggle with inadequate support. We are working on a National Caregiving Strategy to benefit all who give and receive care. #InternationalDayofCareandSupport #CdnCaregiving

Next Up! Microboards and Siblings. Hear a summary of a two year research project by Siblings Canada and Western University about life changes, and how siblings co-create their future, and the role Microboards can play. bit.ly/3UlHq7k @CdnCaregiving

"The adult health-care system is like a shopping mall, except the mall has one store that's open at weird times + is 5 hours away from your house." - Rachel, former Holland Bloorview client Hear more about why the transition to adulthood is #NoPieceOfCake bit.ly/3NlAQKj

During #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek, we raise awareness and commit to addressing the barriers and stigma faced by persons with invisible disabilities. Learn how the Accessible Canada Act supports all persons with disabilities: ow.ly/wQ0o50TPPiP

The OPP is seeking help to locate 18 y/o Logan, 5'6", hazel eyes, short sandy brown hair. Last seen in Havelock on Oct 13, 2024. If you have info, please call 1-888-310-1122 (Ref# E241382910). #OPP

Our Introduction to Microboards workshop is back! Join us November 13 for a discussion about Microboards and the impact it can have on your family. bit.ly/48nsE68

"In Canada, the underrepresentation of disabled individuals in the workforce—especially in politics—is a significant, yet overlooked, issue." We need more voices of PWD in govt so that policy development such as the CDB better represent lived experience. hilltimes.com/story/2024/10/…

Turning 18 should be a celebration, but for many youth with disabilities, it's #NoPieceOfCake. See why in our new report: bit.ly/3NlAQKj

Employment gives people an opportunity to use their skills. @P4Planning has an employment readiness guide that can help people with a developmental disability find a job that’s right for them: takingchargeofyourlife.ca/itstimetowork #NDEAM2024 #NDEAM #EngageTalent

Join Microboards Ontario’s Executive Director, Karen Bell, and Pooran Law's principal lawyer, Brendon Pooran, for a FREE webcast on October 16 at 7:00 pm, introducing families to this innovative concept. Register at the link here: bit.ly/4dXWm35

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We want to hear from YOU in the development of a National Caregiving Strategy. Complete our online form by Oct 11 to help us build a brighter future of care: bit.ly/3vEAWaL #CdnCaregiving

Parents and caregivers often worry about who will care for their loved one with a disability when they no longer can. To ease this concern, many are considering a Microboard. Join us on October 16th at 7:00 pm for this FREE webcast to learn more: bit.ly/4dXWm35

Here’s a statistic that shows why disability-inclusive hiring, and workplace disability inclusion, is good for employee engagement and team performance! Want to use it for #NDEAM2024 & beyond? Get it here: bit.ly/4gX5kzN

The first webinar in this special series is tomorrow. If you're providing care for someone and also working in a profession where you provide care, you're a double duty caregiver and this webinar is for you.

Join us as we discuss decision-making in Ontario. Learn the difference between health care and financial decision-making and gain an understanding of alternatives to guardianship. Register at the link here: bit.ly/3AIefoi