Elizabeth Straus

Why are we so damn afraid of saying ‘sex’ when talking about disability? In my new post, I dive into the power of honest dialogue—and why skirting the word ‘sexuality’ hurts us all. Let’s bring it into the light! #Disability #Sexuality #Inclusion alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/why-are-we-s…

No thank you, Mr. President. The Canadian healthcare system is not perfect and we are working hard to make it better, but our system was built on the fundamental understanding that access to care should never be determined by someone's ability to pay. ctvnews.ca/world/article/…

🎧 Episode 1 of the Disability and Sexuality Lab Podcast is live! Join Dr. Chelsea Jones & Fran Odette as we dive into topic of disability and sex education. No topic off limits! Tune in now: open.spotify.com/episode/24UCmi… 🎙️ #DisabilityAndSexuality #CripSexEducation #DisabilityPodcast

🗓 Join us for this incredible event: Ableism and its Impact Within Nursing. This event will highlights inconsistencies within nursing program clinical placements requirements. Promotes inclusive practices in education and within the workplace. #NSO #RNAO #ableismandnursing

During #TransgenderAwarenessWeek (Nov. 13 - 19), RNAO celebrates the transgender community and its many accomplishments. We are committed to supporting this community and all individuals who identify as transgender, non-binary, Two-spirit and/or gender diverse. Learn about RNAO's related work by visiting the 2SLGBTQI+ and RNAO In Focus: RNAO.ca/in-focus/2slgb… Sign our #ActionAlert to take action against political leaders who target transgender & gender-diverse youth: RNAO.ca/policy/action-… @DorisGrinspun @LhamoDolkar2023 @ClaudetteHollow @RainbowNursing

Transgender Awareness Month celebrates the strength, wellbeing, and accomplishments of transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary people. Find an event to celebrate with here: tgv.org.au/transmonth

Call for papers! We welcome submissions for a multi-journal issue on #GenderEquity in Healthcare, to be published March 8, 2025: International Women's Day. #InternationalWomensDay buff.ly/4dvCp3C

A parent asks for help in community, then their 18 yr old with an eating disorder is forcibly taken to be detained. Please support Megan getting the right type of support in what ever way you can. change.org/p/megan-will-d… #MegansVoice #ARFID #Autistic #HumanRights

"After years of battling to get him to go to school each morning, constant calls to come pick him up, and failed requests for more in-school supports for her son, Muncey gave up." Schools across Canada are failing to adequately support #pwd in classrooms. cbc.ca/news/canada/pr…

The Desiring Autism and Neurodivergence in Education: Symposium registration is now live! We invite researchers, students, artists, and activists to join us in-person or online! events.fin.queensu.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_…

The Desiring Autism and Neurodivergence in Education Symposium is being held July 23-25, 2024 online and at Queen’s University in what is currently known as Kingston, Ontario. We invite researchers, artists, and activists in new conversations to join us! Registration coming soon!

🧵 My doctoral psychology course said the adjustments I requested for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, autism and ADHD were “unreasonable” because they’d create a “slippery slope” and undermine course rules. My complaint was upheld. This narrative wasn’t just wrong though - 1/4

We’re joining in to celebrate the acceptance, affirmation, & appreciation of autistic people for #AutismAcceptanceDay! Learn about CSAHS projects that amplify autistic peoples’ stories and support them. uoguel.ph/autism-accepta… #AutismMatters #AutismAwareness

Excited to embark on this work - autistic-led participatory neuroqueer storytelling and storymaking to explore the entanglements of gender sexuality and autism, challenge stereotypes and increase representation

🚨RESCHEDULED🚨 💡 Webinar Series 💡 with Dr. Erin Ziegler from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Tuesday, February 20 from 12pm – 1pm   Get your FREE tickets for this #VirtualEvent!   🔗 Link: eventbrite.ca/e/nrig-webinar… #rnao #nrig #nursing #nso

@scottramsay25 @UBCNursing Amazing news indeed! Congrats!!

A little late but better late than never. Super excited to announce that I have started a position at @UBCNursing. It’s been a busy month but amazing getting to connect with new colleagues and students. Happy to connect! nursing.ubc.ca/our-people/sco…