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Calgary Alberta Canada
Joined December 2009
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It is exciting to see many Canadians tell the Canada Gazette how to #BetterTheBenefit Here are 8 ways we would like it to improve! (No audio) 1. Amount to a level of well being. 2. Measure the success of the benefit using external indicators like the food bank use.
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Excited to announce our new Provincial Election Campaign! It’s time for AB to elect a gov that will prioritize accessibility. Talk to your candidates about #BarrierFree23 and ask them to commit to passing an act in 2023. ⬇️For more ideas on how you can help get a #BarrierFreeAB
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📣 SAVE THE DATE 📣 Mon April 15 at 12pm ET / 9am PT Disability with Possibility What we learned from disabled people across Canada on Shaping the Canada Disability Benefit. ASL, LSQ and captions available. To register: plan-9.hubspotpagebuilder.co…
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Here are some excellent tips on supporting and including people with Autism in the workplace!
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#HappyPrideMonth! Did you know CCYYC offers general counselling and support related to sexuality, sexual health, gender and sexual orientation, and healthy relationships for individuals? To learn more and book services, visit communityconnectyyc.ca/ #MentalHealth
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Our newest blog on the #DisabilityTaxCredit is now live! While not perfect, it's still an important tool to open doors to other funding for #PWD. Read the article to learn about why the DTC is important, how to apply, and an event by the CRA on June 14. inclusioncanada.ca/2023/06/0…
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CBC/Radio-Canada launches new National Accessibility Plan to better serve and represent Canadians with disabilities @CBC newswire.ca/news-releases/cb…
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As this week is National AccessAbility Week and the 4th anniversary of the passing of the Accessible Canada Act, this week would be a great time for our Parliamentarians to pass the Canadian Disability Benefit Act #DisabilityInclusion
What we know right now for sure, this week the government priorities in @OurCommons are: Monday - Bill S-5 Tuesday - Opposition Day Wednesday- Bill C-42 Thursday - Opposition Day Friday - Bill C-40 ⁉️ Please ask your MP where is Bill C-22? Contact them bit.ly/45xPNkq
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Today is Election Day, Alberta 📣 If you haven’t voted yet, voting locations will be open until 8:00 pm tonight. Make your voice heard. For information on where to vote, candidates running in your area, and more, visit: elections.ab.ca #MyVoiceCountsAB
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It’s time to #HaveTheConversationAB and let your MLA candidates know that you expect people with developmental disabilities to be included in the election. Parent @d_gunder did, and has some tips to share. youtu.be/CNTRpwFYjbg #DisabilityInclusionVoteAB #ABVote
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I debated posting this. But the article by @globeandmail about the proposed “Compassionate Intervention Act” in Alberta is just wrong. It’s hypocritical and wrong. #ableg #abpoli #abhealth #harmreduction #drugpoisoningcrisis #opioids
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ADWA is pleased to announce Project Vote- The Power of One. Time to get involved! Find out more at ADWA.ca
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If you'd like to learn what YOU can do to ensure people with disabilities and their families are included in the upcoming AB election, join us virtually March 11 at 10am! Learn more and register: inclusionalberta.org/event/i… #abvote #DisabilityInclusionVoteAB
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A visual of some of the working parts that make up the AB Community Disability Support Sector
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Today an Alberta lawyer argued that requiring lawyers to take an indigenous cultural course was the same as forcing indigenous children into residential schools and I’ve never heard a more powerful argument for requiring lawyers to take an indigenous cultural course. #ableg
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Direct Service Support Worker with @CalgaryAlt in Calgary, AB | Reach Hire reachire.ca/job/direct-servi… #yycjobs
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Check out this BEAUTIFUL new, plain language, step-by-step guide to indoor air quality and COVID-19 for community spaces. Please explore: maphealth.ca/ventilation
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Essential But Forgotten Campaign - Please share and get involved! adwa.ca/about-us/essential-b…
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We need your old DVDs! In response to the covid-19 pandemic our Permanent Supportive Housing program, was granted funding to purchase DVD players for the tenants they support. After 15 months of pandemic they need some new DVDs. See how you can help: c-a-s-s.org/dvd/
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Annual General Meeting Announcement! June 19, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Details to Follow #AGM
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