The details are below. Anyone interested in participating, must contact the Research Coordinatordirectly at clessels@realizecanada.org or 416-513-0440 ext. 234.
INDEED: INvestigating the DEvelopment of Accessibility Standards in Canada and the Inclusion/Exclusion of Episodic Dis
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: CILT is conducting a paid focus group for people with episodic disabilities. Episodic disability is a long-term condition where people experience periods of good health that are interrupted by periods of poor health.
CWDO NEWS Sept 20, 2024 - mailchi.mp/369b45f6ce43/c… Check out our new website; have your say and respond to the new Canada Disability Benefit draft regulations; looking back on the summer Paralympics; new employment service for job seekers with disabilities; advocacy updates.
Register for CWDO’s 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 PM.
Dr. Gregor Wolbring will be our guest speaker!
You do not need to be a member of CWDO to attend, but you must register to get the login details to join.
Register at surveymonkey.com/r/WDTB7Q8.
CWDO’s very own Tracy Odell & Linda Hunt discuss “Advocacy that Leads to Change” on the latest episode of the Accessibility Solutions podcast 🎧🎙️ Listen or read the transcript accessibility-solutions.captivate.fm/episode/as-018…
FOCUS GROUP OPPORTUNITY: seeking to hear from people with disabilities who have found challenges and successes in employment during and post pandemic. $40 honorarium provided. Taking place on Tues. Sept 26 or Thurs. Sept 28. Sign up here -docs.google.com/forms/d/1tFGC3…
ACCESSIBLE HOUSING CRISIS - PETITION TO HOUSE OF COMMONS
Please sign a petition to change the National Building Code to make Universal Design mandatory in all new apartments and condos. Universal design will accommodate most everyone.
petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/De…
@kelloinclusive — a Canadian talent agency that exclusively represents children and adults with disabilities, neurodiversities, and visual differences — are seeking new talent to join the roster in Toronto/GTA! Apply on their website kelloinclusive.org/apply
Nominations are now open for the City of Toronto Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards. Recognizing individuals and organizations advancing reconciliation, justice, and equity. Nominate by Sept 12, 2023. toronto.ca/city-governmen…
Do you use a wheeled mobility device? Participate in this study which aims to make public spaces more accessible. More information is available online (enablresearch.com/about-4-1) or by contacting Alison Novak at (416) 597-3422 extension 7878 or by email at alison.novak@uhn.ca.
The Accelerating Accessibility Coalition needs people w/ physical disabilities and professionals to take part in a focus group or interview on housing accessibility. Get a $25 gift card for participating. Contact Kirstin Yuzwa at 416-226-6780 x57605 or HousingStudy@sunnybrook.ca
Launch of Canada Disability Benefit about a year-and-a-half away, Minister Qualtrough says. Now, the details will be worked out: Who qualifies? How much? theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…