
ALT Graphic inviting people to contribute to “Notes from the Field.” The top features a collage of photos related to community, inclusion, accessibility, and collaboration. Below, on a green background, bold text reads “contribute to Notes from the Field!” Smaller text says, “Have an idea for a blog? Review the guidelines for submitting a proposal to the Live Work Well Research Centre!” Circular photos appear along the left side of the text representing the Centre's five research clusters.

ALT Graphic with a photo collage across the top and a green background below. Text reads, “1. what is Notes from the Field?” followed by a paragraph explaining that Notes from the Field is the Live Work Well Research Centre’s blog, inviting organizations and individuals whose work and values align with the Centre to share reflections on their work and topics important to them.

ALT Graphic with a photo collage at the top and a green background below. Text reads, “2. what content is the LWWRC looking for?” The body text explains that blog posts are typically 500 to 900 words, focus on topics aligned with the Centre’s work, vision, and values, and that submissions are approved by the Director and edited as needed.

ALT Graphic with a photo collage across the top and a green background below. Text reads, “3. what does publication look like?” The paragraph explains that approved blog posts are published on Notes from the Field, shared on social media, may include relevant photos, and that contributors may be eligible for a $100 honorarium.

ALT Social media graphic with the text “New Government of Canada Report: Employment of immigrants with disabilities” in large red and black lettering on the left. On the right, an oval-framed photograph shows a seated person holding a child wearing a bright yellow jacket and pink hat. A large airplane graphic is positioned above the photo, suggesting immigration The background is light gray with a textured pattern and red and brown curved design elements in the corners.

ALT A promotional poster announcing a blog about EDID-GHDI's participation at the 2026 Canadian Political Science Association Conference. A conference photograph shows two attendees in discussion at a table in a sunlit room, David Black on the left and Deborah Stienstra on the right. The design incorporates the EDID-GHDI logo and layered wave motifs in green, yellow, red, and blue, with the title "EDID-GHDI at the 2026 Canadian Political Science Association Conference" and the byline "Jamie Hurlbut, M.A. Political Science Student.”

ALT A warm-toned awareness graphic featuring a sunrise over a rural landscape with glowing tall grasses in the foreground, trees and fields in the distance, and low hills along the horizon. Large dark brown text at the top reads, “In August We Celebrate Episodic Disabilities Awareness Month.” The Live Work Well Research Centre logo is displayed in white in the bottom-left corner.

ALT Promotional graphic with large brown text announcing a “Call for Abstracts for the 2026 Indigenous Health Research Symposium.” The background shows a lake in Corner Brook, Newfoundland bordered by forest and a rocky hillside with autumn foliage under a cloudy sky. A note at the bottom states: “Hybrid event at Memorial University, Grenfell Campus, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland.”

ALT A spotlight shines onto a theater stage where a performer in a wheelchair is seen from behind with arms outstretched. Along the left side, a quote in yellow text reads: “Access to community should never be something that is contingent on one’s ability, and Distort is proving that by not only removing barriers but also creating spaces where disabled performers can thrive.” White text at the bottom reads: “Distort Theatre Company and Disability-Inclusive Approaches to Acting.”

ALT A promotional poster for Disability Without Poverty’s August Town Hall. A yellow graphic on the right-side features a town hall building and the words “disability without poverty” in stylized text. White text on a dark blue background says “People with disabilities and their carers are invited to share lived experiences of disability poverty; learn; and find support at the local and national level.” The event takes place August 18, 2026, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET on Zoom. A news post icon is visible with accompanying text that says “Learn more in our news post. Next to an email icon, text says “Contact [email protected] if you have questions or require more info."

ALT A promotional graphic for a new Notes from the Field blog post called “Practical Strategies for Teaching Care-fully in Tenuous Times” by Meg Ingram, a PhD student in the Social Practice and Transformational Change program. The design features handwritten-style text on a textured paper background with colorful sticky notes showing examples of barriers and practical strategies in academia. The Live Work Well Research Centre logo is featured at the bottom.
![Dictionary-style infographic on a textured beige background. The heading reads “Disablism [noun],” with “Disablism” in large black serif font and “[noun]” in red. Underneath are the pronunciation and hyphenation breakdowns for the word. A light-grey horizontal line separates the heading from the definition, which reads: “The social barriers, exclusion, restrictions, and discriminatory practices experienced by persons with disabilities. The term disablism offers an understanding of how the social barriers experienced by people with disabilities, not the actual impairment, shape the experience of disability and can affect their emotional well-being.” The bottom-right corner contains the Reimagining Livelihoods logo in dark green and light teal, demonstrating where the definition came from.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HOZ21DUW8AAiDDt.jpg?name=small&format=webp)
ALT Dictionary-style infographic on a textured beige background. The heading reads “Disablism [noun],” with “Disablism” in large black serif font and “[noun]” in red. Underneath are the pronunciation and hyphenation breakdowns for the word. A light-grey horizontal line separates the heading from the definition, which reads: “The social barriers, exclusion, restrictions, and discriminatory practices experienced by persons with disabilities. The term disablism offers an understanding of how the social barriers experienced by people with disabilities, not the actual impairment, shape the experience of disability and can affect their emotional well-being.” The bottom-right corner contains the Reimagining Livelihoods logo in dark green and light teal, demonstrating where the definition came from.

ALT Promotional graphic announcing a new report in white capital letters that say, “New Report from Egale Canada.” A central photo shows four people posing together in front of a rainbow Pride flag. Decorative multicoloured star illustrations frame the dark blue background, representing the rainbow Pride flag. Text below the photo says the name of the new Egale report: “Rights, Safety, and Belonging: Public Perspectives on 2SLGBTQI Inclusion in Canada.”

ALT Promotional graphic announcing “New Rental Homes in Davisville with Indigenous culture at their centre.” A person wearing a large backpack stands indoors facing an open patio and a green, tree-filled landscape, symbolizing someone finding home after a long journey. Indigenous-inspired decorative motifs in yellow appear across the top and in a circular badge at the lower left that reads, “Learn more in our news post!” Warm beige and earth-tone colors are used throughout.

ALT A poster celebrating International Self-Care Day. Large text at the top left reads “International Self-care Day.” Centered in the image, two hands are positioned to create a heart shape against a muted pink and lavender background. Within the heart shape, smaller text reads, “Place care at the centre of your livelihood.” Large white text at the bottom left states “JULY 24,” indicating the official date for International Self-care Day. The Reimagining Livelihoods logo appears in the bottom right in green and light blue. The overall design uses soft colors and a calm, wellness-focused aesthetic.

ALT Promotional graphic titled ‘Call for Input – CRPD 20th Anniversary’ on a light blue textured background. Three speech bubbles contain key information: ‘The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities turns 20 this year’; ‘A study is being conducted on lessons learned and challenges in the development of human rights standards and norms’; and ‘The UN is seeking input from States, regional organizations, civil society organizations, national human rights institutions, academia, international organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.’ Decorative icons show dialogue, feedback, and approval symbols to promote submitting feedback. A gold button at the bottom reads, ‘Check out our latest news post to learn more.’

ALT A quote-style graphic with the same background image of Carly Morencie in a crowded outdoor setting. The left side is darkened to highlight white text that reads: “We cannot theorize inclusion within our own institutions while leaving our neurodivergent colleagues and students to navigate unsupported and isolated.” Below the quote is attributed to Carly Morencie an her opinion on supports for neurodivergent social scientists.

ALT Infographic titled “The five research clusters” from the Live Work Well Research Centre. Five interconnected hexagons represent the research clusters: “All My Relations” Indigenous Ways of Knowing in green; Disabilities, Access, and Inclusion in light blue; Sexual and Gender Diversity in orange; Reimagining Care in yellow; and Displacements, Emergence, and Change in dark blue. Purple arrows between the clusters indicate relationships and collaboration. A LWWRC Dragonfly illustration appears on the right. Below, a quote explains that research within and across the clusters examines impacts on diverse families and individual well-being, changes in work and livelihoods, factors shaping work and family relationships, policy changes, and community action. The University of Guelph Live Work Well Research Centre logo appears at the bottom.

ALT Decorative promotional poster featuring bright yellow sunflowers and green Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards around the edges of a pale green background. In burgundy text the poster announces a “New Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program in Waterloo, available at City of Waterloo facilities and the Waterloo Public Library.”

ALT Promotional graphic with a light blue background announcing a new youth-focused mobile crisis team in Ottawa. The poster features an illustration of two people sitting together, with speech bubbles above them. One speech bubble shows three dots to indicate someone is typing, and the other features a heart emoji to indicate care. Text reads: “New in Ottawa – Youth-Focused Mobile Crisis Team.” A note at the bottom states: “Youth aged 0–17, 613-260-2360 or chat.ysb.ca.” The Reimagining Livelihoods logo appears in the top-right corner.

ALT Promotional graphic encouraging users to join Bluesky. Against a blue sky with clouds, large text reads “Leaving X? Visit Bluesky!” A screenshot of the Live Work Well Research Centre Bluesky profile is displayed, showing the handle @liveworkwell.bsky.social, 194 followers, 475 following, and 243 posts. The profile description reads: “A research centre anticipating & responding to the changing needs of families, livelihoods & living environments through research, teaching, & knowledge sharing.” At the bottom, text reads: “Join decentralized discussions on living and working well.”

ALT Graphic promoting Youth Skills Day with a calendar-style layout. The central calendar square prominently displays “Youth Skills Day” on July 15 in large blue letters outlined in yellow. Handwritten-style annotations jut out from the title with decorative arrows, outlining different youth skills including “unique perspectives,” “diverse knowledge,” and “innovation.” A megaphone illustration appears beside the title to symbolize outreach, and the EDID-GHDI logo is shown in the upper left corner. A banner at the bottom reads: “Visit the EDID-GHDI Blog!”




