New Society Institute

IDRC’s RtDD project is tackling six key challenges that will lay the groundwork for a system that will create a fair, #inclusive and #accessible digital world. Starting next week, the team will be posting weekly #RtDDChallenge questions on our social media for community feedback.

Gender-based violence remains a devastating epidemic in Canada. LEAF's latest report advocates for the creation of an independent Gender-Based Violence Commissioner—a crucial step to ensure accountability and foster systemic change. Learn more: leaf.ca/publication/wh…

@cgfloresm Hi Claudia, the event is in-person and won't be streamed, unfortunately. Please check the IRIS website after the event, as we will upload videos, pictures and blog posts from the upcoming events! irisinstitute.ca

@IRISInstitute Will it be transmitted online in real time?

You're invited to attend two amazing events happening in Saint John, NB! Both events are free of charge, but you need to register. The SECOND event is.... Building Solidarity From The Margins –A Community Forum Thurs, Sept 21, 2023; 10AM – 2PM Sign-up: forms.office.com/r/c1EgXHrsjf

@BDO_Canada, in partnership with the @IRISInstitute, and @CNIB, aims to improve accessibility and inclusion in the workplace for Canadians with disabilities. okt.to/ezo0X9

You're invited to attend two amazing events happening in Saint John, NB! Both events are free of charge, but you need to register. The FIRST event is... Dialogues on the Edge – Point of Entry Wed, Sept 20, 2023; 7PM ADT Tickets: imperialonline.ca/TheatreManager… youtube.com/watch?v=WxL-Um…

@IRISInstitute is pleased to be partnering with @BDO_Canada on a new initiative to improve accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. Find out more here: irisinstitute.ca/2023/08/24/iri…

Are you watching our free online event? JOIN NOW to watch a multidisciplinary performance at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg called Dialogues on the Edge: Point of Entry! (2-4 p.m. CT) Registration is free! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #MulticulturalismDay

Join us for @OCASIGBV Immigrant & Refugee Communities Neighbourhoods, Family, & Friends (IRCNFF) Campaign Roundtable on Gender-Based violence & Racialized Migrant People with Disabilities and Deaf People this Friday 2-3 pm EST Learn More & Register here: oca.si/GBV-Roundtable…

We are pleased to join millions of Canadians, and billions of people around the world, in recognizing International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD2022 on December 3rd 2022! Learn more about how we're charting a path for the future on our website: irisinstitute.ca/2022/12/02/int…

@IRISInstitute has been in partnership with @NWRCT for several years, and our most recent project is titled: Trafficking & Indigenous women with Intellectual, Cognitive and Psychosocial Disabilities: Promising Preventative Practices Learn more here! irisinstitute.ca/2022/10/26/tra…

Today @IRISInstitute had the privilege of hosting Denia Anderson’s: Insights from Maya Chacaby's Indigenous Trauma Informed Training. For info on the project: Trafficking & Indigenous Women with Intellectual/Cognitive Disabilities: Promising Preventative Practices, DM us! #NDTR

If you would like to see the post of the Legal Capacity, Disability, and Human Rights launch, co-edited by Dr. Nicolás Espejo Yaksic and Dr. Michael Bach - from @ddhh_scjn please see below!

Come watch the book launch of: Legal Capacity, Disability and Human Right, co-edited by Dr. Nicolás Espejo Yaksic & Dr. Michael Bach @SCJN is hosting the launch, and you can join here! youtu.be/b36SmKtV02s The event is in Spanish, w/ live simultaneous English interpretation

The gender symposium will cover an array of diverse styles of presentation, testimonials, and discussions from a panel of women and gender-diverse people, with lived/living experiences with different types of disabilities and further intersections

Registration link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The next broadcast of the @DisabilityFili1 will be on Wednesday, June 8 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM United Kingdom Please join us for a virtual fireside chat focusing on the history of assisted dying.

“They asked me if I thought Randy would consider the MAiD program and I said, well, no, he doesn’t want to die any sooner than he’s going to die. I was kind of shocked by that,” said Campbell. #370656" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">castanet.net/news/Kelowna/3…

Thank you to everyone who visited our @AccessXchange booth at the Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion by @ESDC_GC last week! #equity Stay up to date with The Accessibility Exchange project, find us on Facebook, YouTube, and on our news site here: linktr.ee/accessxchange

Happy #NAAW2022! Let’s celebrate National AccessAbility Week together! Join in creating an inclusive and accessible Canada at The Accessibility Exchange @AccessXchange Help identify access barriers and create solutions. Learn more at news.accessibilityexchange.ca