A research centre anticipating & responding to the changing needs of families, livelihoods & living environments through research, teaching, & knowledge sharing

Guelph, Ontario
Joined November 2017
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A new Government of Canada report highlights the underemployment of immigrant women with disabilities. Understanding this lack of employment requires consideration for the unique barriers this group faces. Learn more: uoguel.ph/aaohs 🔗 #LivelihoodsCanada #Immigration
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What happens when cross-cultural researchers gather to discuss goals? Members of the EDID-GHDI partnership came together at the CPSA conference to discuss innovation across the project and future directions. Read the blog: uoguel.ph/edid-cpsa 🔗 #Disability #Feminist
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How would your routine change if you couldn’t guarantee your bodily capabilities over the next 48 hours? People with episodic disabilities and their carers often consider this question. Learn more about our work on episodic disabilities: uoguel.ph/xkt2h
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Call for abstracts on Indigenous health! @MemorialU is hosting their next Indigenous Health Research Symposium on Oct. 1, 2026, and will be accepting abstract submissions related to Indigenous health until Sept. 1. Learn more: uoguel.ph/ihrs #Indigenous #Research
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What happens when we reimagine historically inaccessible spaces and activities? Distort Theatre in Sudbury saw increased diversity at their Company when they began using disability-inclusive approaches to performance. Read more: uoguel.ph/distort #LivelihoodsCanada
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Tasks like applying to ODSP or requesting accommodations on your own can be scary. Grow your community at DWP's next Town Hall and exchange stories of disability poverty, connect, and explore collective action. 🗓️August 18, 3–4 pm ET on Zoom More info: uoguel.ph/ettan
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The @TIFF_NET is bringing to life the story of one of history's most influential disability rights activists—Judy Heumann. Learn more about the new movie and our work with Judy on the @edid_ghdi partnership in our latest news post: uoguel.ph/heumann
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Q: What occurs when education is commodified? A: The duty to weave learning with care falls to instructors. Read our latest blog to explore care-filled practices in academia: uoguel.ph/care-full #Academia #EthicsOfCare #Community
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🌈 As our #DisabilityPrideMonth series comes to a close, we're sharing one final reflection from Nashwa Lina Khan (she/her), Senior Research Associate at DAWN Canada.
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Ableism? Disablism? Do you know the difference? This Disability Pride Month, consider the source of disability barriers. Understanding whether discrimination is systemic or an inherent belief changes how you respond. More terminology at livelihoods.ca #Disability
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How can we look beyond policy reform to foster queer acceptance in Canada? Egale Canada released a study on how Canadians perceive 2SLGBTQI experiences of human rights, misinformation, healthcare, education, recreation, and belonging. Read it: uoguel.ph/egale🔗 #lgbt
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Fostering multicultural communities means developing culturally-inclusive housing! @cityoftoronto is building 294 rental homes in the Davisville neighbourhood of Toronto, with Indigenous culture at their centre. Learn more: uoguel.ph/gso9e #Indigenous #Diversity
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Myth: Self-care is overrated. Reality: Self-care is a building block for sustainable livelihoods. On International Self-care Day consider what "small" care acts you can start to promote health and wellbeing. Explore sustainable livelihoods: livelihoods.ca #SelfCareDay
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The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is turning 20, and the OHCHR wants input on how human rights are reflected in legislation, policy, and institutional frameworks and their effects on persons with disabilities. Learn more: uoguel.ph/crpd20
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For Disability Pride Month we’re fighting isolation in the social sciences! Carly Morencie's blog shares her experiences as an autistic scholar and goals to create inclusive spaces for neurodivergent academics. Read it: uoguel.ph/dpmonth #Neurodivergent #Autistic #ADHD
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The LWWRC's 5 intersecting research clusters explore Indigenous Ways of Knowing, disability livelihoods, care ethics, gender and sexuality, and displaced communities. Connect with us: liveworkwell.ca #ResearchImpact #Diversity #KnowledgeSharing #Community
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The @cityofwaterloo has removed the barrier of disclosing disability in public spaces! Find their new Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program in all City facilities and the @WaterlooLibrary. Read more: uoguel.ph/ts5gu 🔗 #SunflowerLanyard #Neurodivergent #Disability
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Ottawa's new youth-focused mobile crisis team responds to youths experiencing psychosis, emotional or behavioural dysregulation, or suicidal thoughts. Learn how this service promotes sustainable livelihoods: uoguel.ph/o0mrq #LivelihoodsCanada #MentalHealth @SSHRC_CRSH
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Say goodbye to X and hello @bluesky! This decentralized platform is perfect for discussing the things that matter most: living and working well. Ditch the chains of the algorithm and join our conversation: tinyurl.com/3ffjdckb 🔗 #Community #KnowledgeSharing #Disability
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On #YouthSkillsDay let's celebrate the innovation and diverse knowledge young researchers bring to @edid_ghdi—a project aiming to better the lives of #diverse girls and women with #disabilities. Read about student research on the EDID-GHDI Blog: uoguel.ph/edid 🔗
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