Share your personal experiences related to disability discrimination and provide suggestions to improve inclusion. The Holland Bloorview Study aims to explore the experiences of youth with disabilities.

To learn more, contact [email protected] or (416) 425-6220.

Happy Mother’s Day! To all the incredible moms out there, you’re the real superheroes—juggling life, love, and laughter like pros. So go ahead, treat yourself to that extra cup of coffee today—you’ve earned it!

Share your favorite mom memories in the comments!

#HappyMothersDay

Join the Roundhouse Community Centre on May 22nd from 10 AM – 5 PM Pt for the 2024 Abilities Expo. Connect and satisfy your curiosities for disability-focused exhibitors, vendors, speakers, and so much more!

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Everyone is invited to the Simon Fraser Community Council dance! Come out on May 25th, 6:30 to 9 pm. The dance will be held at the Bettie Allard YMCA which is beside the Burquitlam Skytrain Station. 555 Emerson St, Coquitlam. Please RSVP to Kerry Lawson at [email protected]

If you are a pre-emerging or emerging equity deserving creator or producer, One Stop Business Workshop is for you! Join us virtually on May 7, 8 and 9 @ 1pm ET to hear from industry experts explain how to pitch your story.

Get your free ticket: buff.ly/3waMjr2

New Brunswick Community College (New Brunswick Community College) invite you to participate in an online interview or survey about accessibility.

If you want to be a part of the study, please email [email protected] with “Go Barrier Free” in the subject line before August 31, 2024.

This week we celebrate Mental Health Week! The @cmha_bc marks this year’s theme as ‘Compassion Connects’ – a call to be kind because compassion connects us all. When life gets too hard, showing each other some kindness can make a huge difference!

#CompassionConnects

Queer ASL May-July 2024 cycle is open for registration! This cycle will be offer general 101 - 104 classes, 101-103 classes for QTBIPOC folk, 101-104 PWD classes that centered around disabilities, and two brand new offerings!

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Check out this ConnectFest Burnaby Featured Event! Lived Expertise Matters! Hosted by ConnectFest and Heather McCain, Executive Director of Live Educate Transform Society. Join them for a workshop that is beneficial to those who work in public facing positions.

We are excited to host an event at Connect Fest! this event invites you to reflect on the role that care plays in everyday life.

Join us in studio 102 of the Shadbolt centre for Arts on Sunday, April 28 at 11 am - 3 pm.
Click the link to reserve a spot buff.ly/3JBDpWB

File your taxes for free with PICS Vancouver! TAX season is about to end on April 30th and their tax volunteers can help you file your simple taxes if your income in 2023 was less than $40000 or $55000 for families.

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Happy Earth Day!

Show some love to our amazing planet this #EarthDay by making small changes for a greener future!

#Sustainability

Experience a groundbreaking event at TouchScapes, the first-ever art exhibition tailored for visually impaired individuals in Western Canada! Join us from April 20th to June 1st at Art Lives Here in Vancouver.

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Curious about dating? Join us at the BACI office for a screening of Love on the Spectrum U.S. Dive into the world of romantic relationships with individuals on the autism spectrum.

To RSVP, please email [email protected].

According to the survey, of nearly 5000 respondents, 33% of folks with disabilities rely on provincial disability benefits and 63% of people with disabilities are still struggling to get by.

When provincial disability assistance falls short, how can people make ends meet?

We're hiring an Employment Specialist! Empower individuals towards competitive employment and fulfilling lives. Apply now: buff.ly/48ODalp or [email protected].

International Day of Pink is all about standing up against bullying and supporting our 2SLGBTQI+ friends and community!

#InternationalDayOfPink

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Then come join the Maple Ridge Lions Club for a Health & Wellness Event!

Open to all ages, this free event has all kinds of fun exhibits and activities.

For more details, contact [email protected]

According to the survey, of nearly 5000 respondents, 45% of respondents identify as a carer for someone with a disability.

Carers, whether they’re family or professionals, deserve financial relief.
#CDBActionNow #WhoCaresForTheCarers

Explore your options with the Employment and Community Studies (EACS) Program at KPU! The EACS Program is for students with diverse learning needs that hinder educational success.

Click the link to learn more about the EACS Program buff.ly/3PLCWoo