Canadian Abilities

Ready to unlock the hidden job market? Join Career Coach Joey Florence for a FREE online workshop on May 5th at 6:30 PM EDT — register through this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Being outdoors can trigger measurable changes inside your body from lowering stress hormones to easing blood pressure and even improving gut health. Even a lunch time walk in the park where you can smell pine or hear birds and the rustling of the leaves helps you to unconsciously relax. Spending time outdoors triggers our endocrine system and the scent of the trees and soil is full of organic compounds that, when you breathe them in, pass into your bloodstream. - BBC

Are you job hunting with a disability? Help us improve inclusive job opportunities. Start by taking a quiz today for a chance to win a @TimHortons gift card forms.gle/gfJZEa3DH7MC6K…

🎶 Join us June 10 at Koerner Hall for The Jukebox Beatles Tribute in support of Canada Cares – Canadian Abilities Foundation.

According to science, men lose 1% of their testosterone each year which can wreck mental + physical health. Enter @TeamWellcore who created a hormone optimization program that boosts testosterone, can improve strength, sex drive, fat loss, mood, sleep, energy & more.

The Art of Caring 🤍 An unforgettable evening of art, music, and meaningful conversation in support of caregivers across Canada. Thank you to our artists, performers, donors, and partners—and to the caregivers whose compassion and resilience inspire everything we do.

Imagine coming home & with a tap on go the lights, your favourite playlist starts, & the thermostat adjusts to your preferred temperature. No apps or voice commands; push a button. The new Flic 2 Smart Button is simple to set-up and even simpler to use. flic.io/flic2

Nobi AI Smart Lamp: An AI powered smart lamp that focuses on fall detection and prevention Nobi light detects a fall, it notifies the caregiver or family members so help can be summoned. 
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Meditation Mouse: Designed for kids this soft & cuddly friend, may help teens & adults too. It introduces guided meditation & breathing exercises to unwind using 3 calming modes: nightime soothing sounds, bedtime wind down exercises & daytime relaxation. @Mattel

Five conditions that highlight the women’s health gap  abilities.ca/feature/five-c…

Accessibility makes communities stronger. Join @RickHansenFdn Dec 3 for The Power of Accessible Communities — a free national webcast on building places where everyone can go everywhere. 🔗 Register us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… | ASL + captions #IDPD #Accessibility #RHF

Making communication more inclusive for deaf people abilities.ca/feature/making…

This week, our Executive Director, Caroline Tapp-McDougall, accepted a $20,000 donation from the @RexallDrugstore Care Network to support the work of the Canadian Abilities Foundation. Grateful, inspired, and ready to keep pushing accessibility forward. 💙

Are #dementia rates declining? While gender, race and class disparities persist, better education, less smoking and cardiovascular health improvements were cited as causes for dementia reductions. 40% improvement among men & 20% in women.

Youth of colour w/ disabilities or special health needs almost 2x as likely to encounter racial discrimination says research from @SaintLouisU creating poor physical, mental & educational outcomes @ ages 11-17. Experts calling on healthcare providers to develop better tools.

Now our policy makers just need to listen abilities.ca/feature/patien…

“Enough” shows how barriers to care let a preventable cancer kill 350,000 women annually — and why Dr. Linda Eckert says we must act now. #cervicalcancer

“Raising Owen” by Suzanne Lezotte is an extraordinary memoir of motherhood — from grief and denial after her newborn’s Down syndrome diagnosis to unconditional love and fierce advocacy for full inclusion. A powerful journey of acceptance and strength.