August 25, 2021 IN OUR MARCH EDITION we published the profiles of twenty five incredible women who had been peer nominated and then selected by our judging committee to be recognized as the Top Women in Defence in 2021. In previous years it had become a tradition for us to host a large award reception…
Miriam Moeller, The University of Queensland, Dana L. Ott, Emily Russo, The University of Queensland September 8, 2021 2.12pm AEST Emma can recognise patterns within complex code. James can develop several different solutions when faced with complicated problems. But it is unlikely either will find a job where they can put their specialist skills to work — or…
Our world isn’t designed for each of us. It is intentionally designed to not include some of us. As we honored the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation last week, it was an opportunity to reflect on policy and racist practices that were meant to assimilate an entire population of people to be more…
Every time we navigate change, we are in a place of vulnerability. Every time we embark on something new, we are in a place of vulnerability. The pandemic has been a constant state of change and of new. We have been in an ongoing state of vulnerability. This fall with the return to classrooms, to…
A gritty short film shirks the tropes that haunt stories about disability By Samantha Nelson AUGUST 24, 2021 Stories about Paralympians are often framed as inspiring tales of overcoming adversity. But a new campaign from Canadian agency Cossette for World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) aims to change that narrative by decentering the perceptions of non-disabled audiences and simply…
We’re at it again! Come join us for the second event in the series. IWSCC and TD Bank host Match-Made-in-Five-Minutes on September 8th, 12pm EST. This series consists of roundtable-like networking meetings from August to December with select Corporate Member purchasers. This is your chance to pitch your product or service directly to the person…
OTTAWA-August 18, 2021-The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the Champions of Mental Health Awards. The annual awards campaign recognizes seven exceptional Canadians who have worked to advance the mental health agenda in Canada. These remarkable individuals were nominated by their peers, colleagues, and…
August 18, 2021 SUMMARY 1. Summary of All Deadlines for Sending Feedback to the Ford Government on What is Needed in New Education and Health Care Accessibility Standards Last week, after the Ford Government’s deadline had already expired for submitting feedback on the barriers that people with disabilities face in the health care system, the…
The production company behind reality shows like “Keeping up with the Kardashians” and “Born This Way” is set to debut a new series following four entrepreneurs with various disabilities. The documentary series “Born For Business” will premiere with 10 episodes on NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock later this month. The show focuses on the ups and…