Anna MacQuarrie

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Anna MacQuarrie

Anna MacQuarrie

@AnnaMacQ

Mom to three kids. Passionate about inclusion and human rights. Works with @InclusionIntl and @InclusionCA. Opinions my own.

Katılım Ocak 2012
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Kurt Goddard
Kurt Goddard@kurtgoddard·
BREAKING THREAD: The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)—the global authority on disability rights—just released crucial observations on Canada’s compliance. Here's why this matters and what it says about MAiD. #DisabilityRights #CRPD #MAiD (1/9)
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Inclusion International
Inclusion International@InclusionIntl·
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For #InternationalDayOfCareAndSupport, we're also highlighting the important role #family plays in supporting loved ones with intellectual disabilities. Parents share how they foster independence - while also receiving support from their children. 🧵
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Anna MacQuarrie@AnnaMacQ·
Reposting this today, in honour of International Day of Care and Support.
MaggieK 🇨🇦@MaggieKeresteci

#Caregivers are told to focus on self-care because it is best weapon against burnout. This isn't true. The best weapon against burnout is a transformed system that values us, doesn’t treat us & our work as disposable. Caregivers need to be co-designers of that system #ONHealth

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MaggieK 🇨🇦
MaggieK 🇨🇦@MaggieKeresteci·
#Caregivers are told to focus on self-care because it is best weapon against burnout. This isn't true. The best weapon against burnout is a transformed system that values us, doesn’t treat us & our work as disposable. Caregivers need to be co-designers of that system #ONHealth
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Inclusion NS
Inclusion NS@InclusionNS·
On November 4, 2023, at the Rebuilding HOPE conference on the NS Human Rights Remedy, Premier Houston offered Nova Scotians with disabilities and their families an unreserved apology for the discrimination people with disabilities have experienced. youtube.com/watch?v=uq2OJN…
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Inclusion NS
Inclusion NS@InclusionNS·
Inclusion NS applauds the Premier’s commitment to doing better. As an organization, we stand ready to support these changes and to work with people with an intellectual disability and their families as valued partners in this process of transformation anchored in human rights.
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stephanie gotlib
stephanie gotlib@stephgot·
@UN new policy on transforming education is about creating inclusive & truly learning societies. Understand education as a global public good Australia's ratified the CRPD & must afford inclusive education to all students with disability-Everyone benefits! cuts2.com/SJhsc
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Inclusion Canada
Inclusion Canada@InclusionCA·
Yesterday, Minister Qualtrough detailed the phases for engagement to develop the #CanadaDisabilityBenefit. We look forward to engaging with and amplifying the voices of people with intellectual disabilities and their families in developing the Canada Disability Benefit.
Accessible Canada@AccessibleGC

Minister Qualtrough just announced an engagement process on the design of the Canada Disability Benefit Regulations. All Canadians will have the opportunity to participate and provide input in the coming months. Learn more: ow.ly/kjb650Pk1BL

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Inclusion Canada
Inclusion Canada@InclusionCA·
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are increasingly common in workplaces around the world. However, #disability is often overlooked or not given the same amount of attention as other factors. theconversation.com/organizations-…
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Inclusion NS
Inclusion NS@InclusionNS·
HRCE claims business as usual at “open” schools but this approach denies students with disabilities their right to an inclusive education. @HRCE_NS @nseducation @BeckyDruhan
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UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn
UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn@SR_Disability·
Autonomy of persons w/disabilities is hampered by accumulated structural disadvantages. Their choice of #MAiD cannot be regarded as free & uncoerced until those fundamental economic & social disadvantages are addressed. Full discussion👉bit.ly/3ObbayV
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Rose Flaig
Rose Flaig@Possibilityist·
@InclusionCA Finally! Almost 10 years after CL-MB's human rights complaint was settled...
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Connie Laurin-Bowie
Connie Laurin-Bowie@claurinbowie·
On behalf of @InclusionIntl Thanks @BobRae48. Canada has an important role to play in promoting system change at home and internationally
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Inclusion International
Inclusion International@InclusionIntl·
Congratulations to Sir Robert Martin on his re-election to the #CRPDCommittee at #COSP13! As the first and only person with intellectual disability on a @UN Committee, Sir Robert is an essential voice advocating for the #CRPD and a strong advocate for our rights! @NZ_ODI @NZUN
Inclusion International@InclusionIntl

Sir Robert Martin says, ‘I have more to give” and we are convinced he does. We give our full support for #RobertMartin to be re-elected for a further term in the upcoming vote at #COSP2020 on the 30th November: inclusion-international.org/sir-robert-mar… #UNCRPD

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Alexia Black
Alexia Black@AlexiaBlack101·
Sir #RobertMartin hearing the news this morning that he has been reelected to the #UNCRPD Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with the MOST votes in the world! 121 out of 181 states voted for him! Incredible recognition for the last 4 years of hard mahi! #COSP13
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Inclusion International
Inclusion International@InclusionIntl·
FAMILIES AROUND THE WORLD, UNITE 🌏💕 Join us in celebrating families on 8 Dec at 8am/8pm EST: bit.ly/2JhArv5 The Summit will explore how we are connected by our love for our family member with intellectual disability and how that connection leads us to take action! 💪
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