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We envision an inclusive and accessible society for all. #DIAPcanada #PAIPSHcanada Disability Inclusion Action Plan https://nitter.gq/t.co/FT6r6I4Oho…

 Ottawa Ontario
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Joined August 2011
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A large number of issues affect lives of people with #disabilities. What issues have you identified in your #community? @empowernl1 @CIL_Toronto @IL_Saskatoon @ILNS2018 @RCD_Richmond @bdbcollingwood
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C’est le Mois national de la sensibilisation à l’emploi des personnes en situation de handicap! Dans le cadre du projet « Combler le fossé », nous avons consulté des personnes en situation de handicap dans tout le pays pour mieux comprendre leur vécu et ainsi améliorer le
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comprendre leur vécu et ainsi améliorer le monde du travail pour notre communauté. #PAIPHCanada #NDEAM
It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! As part of Bridging the Gap, we have consulted persons with disabilities across the country to better understand and ultimately improve the employment landscape for our community. #DIAPcanada #NDEAM
Yellow dialogue bubble with three people talking at the table, white box on the right side of image. Below is the two project co-leads, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, IL Canada, and four Pillars: Canadian Association of the Deaf, CCRW, Eviance and Inclusion Canada. Funded by Employment and Social Development Canada.

ALT Yellow dialogue bubble with three people talking at the table, white box on the right side of image. Below is the two project co-leads, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, IL Canada, and four Pillars: Canadian Association of the Deaf, CCRW, Eviance and Inclusion Canada. Funded by Employment and Social Development Canada.

Reminder: not all Blind people use screen readers. Not all users of screen readers are blind.
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📣We are currently looking for 20 volunteers to help at the BIG BC BINGO! A fun event at Hasting Racecourse! FREE parking provided. 🗓October 1, 2022 ⌚️Two shifts available. 9:30am – 4pm OR 2:30pm – 9pm MUST be 19+ Training provided Contact: [email protected] ❤️
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Grâce à son programme d’aides techniques, DMC a contribué à faciliter la vie quotidienne d'Elvin. En collaboration avec des partenaires communautaires, DMC est fière d'avoir pu soutenir Elvin afin de créer un environnement sécuritaire et agréable. youtube.com/watch?v=P9KtOEf2….
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Through our equipment program, MDC helped make Elvin's everyday life, a little easier. By collaborating with community partners, MDC is proud to have been able to support Elvin and create a safe and happy environment, which he shared in this video: youtube.com/watch?v=P9KtOEf2…
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Fire Fighters from across Canada will be out in their communities this weekend hosting boot drives to raise critical funds and awareness for individuals and families affected by NMDs. If you see a Fire Fighter helping to #FillTheBoot, please say hello, thank you or donate.
Image: List of #FillTheBoot events happening across Canada from September 8 to 11.

ALT Image: List of #FillTheBoot events happening across Canada from September 8 to 11.

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As we face a labour shortage, remember that the untapped pool of talent in this country is deep. Persons with disabilities, immigrants, Indigenous peoples and others are under-employed. We have to break down barriers. We have to make the workforce more inclusive.
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"#Duchenne doesn’t stop me from doing fun things I enjoy, such as watching hockey, hanging out with friends, playing video games, and being a DJ. I am also a big advocate for #accessibility. I write reviews about the accessibility of places I visit on travel websites." - Brayden.
Image: Photograph of Brayden Cream on his power wheelchair.

ALT Image: Photograph of Brayden Cream on his power wheelchair.

Image: Red circle with text - September 7 is Duchenne muscular dystrophy awareness day.

ALT Image: Red circle with text - September 7 is Duchenne muscular dystrophy awareness day.

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BDB's program activity calendar for September has something for everyone.
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Businesses are invited to participate in Disabilities Mentoring Day! Click the link to register: bit.ly/3QiUHbZ #PWD #EmploymentforEveryone #DisabilityConfident
Disabilities Mentoring Day Event Flyer inviting Mentors to register. DMD Day on Oct 26, 2022. Registration Deadline Oct 4, 2022.

ALT Disabilities Mentoring Day Event Flyer inviting Mentors to register. DMD Day on Oct 26, 2022. Registration Deadline Oct 4, 2022.

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L'enquête sur le plan d'action pour l'inclusion des personnes handicapées arrive BIENTÔT ! Restez à l'écoute! #PAIPSHcanada
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Disability Inclusion Action Plan Survey coming SOON! Stay tuned! #DIAPcanada
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Le site Web et les courriels de VA Canada sont toujours en panne. Veuillez consulter la mise à jour ici : ilc-vac.ca
IL Canada website and emails are still down. Please see the update here: ilc-vac.ca
In celebration of Disability Employment Month, @WorkBC is presenting a hiring fair at 201-3962 Borden St. The event will run from 3:00-6:00 on Thursday, September 15 and will have staff support and ASL translation on-site! eventbrite.ca/e/opportunitie…
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IL Canada website and emails are still down. Please see the update here: ilc-vac.ca/
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“The proposed Canada Disability Benefit needs to recognize how race intersecting with disability keeps racialized persons with disabilities marginalized, invisible and impoverished." quoimedia.com/its-time-natio…
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