Proud Dad, Husband, Retired Teacher, Passionate about INCLUSION, Adventure Seeker, Positive Thinker, He/Him #GoodTwitter

Joined October 2015
Just minutes ago at #COSP18: Our own @KristaCarrNB took the floor at the UN General Assembly and delivered an incredibly powerful message. 🎤 She spoke directly to *all* countries, including Canada's delegation. This wasn't just a speech; it was a stand. For too long, Canada has heard the UN's directives: ➡️ Repeal MAiD Track 2 ➡️ Close institutions ➡️ End segregation in ALL its forms ➡️ Deliver a REAL disability benefit These are not suggestions. They are human rights obligations. Krista's message was clear & unwavering: Ableism rebrands, but our resolve only strengthens. Every broken promise, every new label for old exclusion, fuels our fight. To families in Canada: We see you. Your fight matters. To governments: We see through the new labels. Rights are NOT negotiable. "We have courage. We have the Convention. We have each other. And we are NOT going anywhere." - Krista Carr The world heard. Now Canada must act. Watch her full remarks below. 👇 #COSP18 #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #cdnpoli #CRPD #HumanRights #Accountability #InclusionCanada #MAiD #Deinstitutionalization
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One cannot claim parents are freely choosing, when in reality one option is readily available and the other, the inclusive classroom, is not. It is clear that @EPSBNews prefers to segregate children with autism.
'Segregate their children': Proposed Edmonton Public Schools autism centre raising concerns edmontonjournal.com/news/loc…
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"Scapegoating students with challenging behaviour as the source of the problem with education reinforces stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs towards disability.”
PRESS RELEASE: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION CANADA CONDEMNS EXPANSION OF SEGREGATED SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN Read the release here: conta.cc/3CYll93
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We want to wish all teachers, support staff, principals, parents and learners a wonderful start to a new school year. Remember, all learners have the right to be in school in their community learning alongside their peers. #RightToInclusiveEducation
Wishing all a great start to a new school year. Check out our Principals Guide for how to foster an inclusive school, now available in FR! Remember: everyone has a right to be in school learning inclusively with their peers EN: inclusiveeducation.ca/wp-con… FR: inclusiveeducation.ca/wp-con…
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Thank you ATCO for your leadership in employing individuals with intellectual disabilities. #inclusion
CTV Calgary recently featured Jarod's job at @ATCO in Airdrie, which he secured through our Rotary Employment Partnership. We have many skilled and talented job seekers ready to work, but not enough employers willing to hire. Learn more:
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⛳ Join us for the 4th Annual Koch Classic Golf Tournament, supporting the Hannah Gunderson Memorial Fund, Saturday, July 8 2023 at The Ranch Golf and Country Club! For more information and to register visit: inclusionalberta.org/event/4…
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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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Tonight's full CBC Fifth Estate broadcast on #MAiD can be viewed in its entirety below. Very riveting and well told.
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Dave Gunderson retweeted
Family calls for support are up over 70% this year, so donations are needed more than ever! Our family knows first hand how @InclusionAB is Changing Lives Changing Communities 2/2
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Dave Gunderson retweeted
Thank you to our guests who were up early this morning for the #inclusionabfundraiser2022 listening to stories that enable lives of hope and promise for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 1/2
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Grateful to have received this award. Thank you to all those who,have and, are continuing to support Inclusion!
"Kathy and Dave are parents who have strongly encouraged their own children and the members of their community to live and truly believe in an inclusive vision."-Simone Chalifoux, parent
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“We see hundreds of individuals and families every year who refuse to give up on the dreams most of us take for granted: a life of inclusion, belonging, and possibilities. Inclusion Alberta, they will tell you, is the lifeline that sustains their hope.” -@pbowman_trish, CEO
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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to Inclusion Alberta for the creation of the Hannah Gunderson Memorial Fund announced this evening at the President's Reception! #FamConf2021
Our CEO, Trish Bowman, announces the Hannah Gunderson Memorial Fund. This fund will provide up to $3K per year for a student with a developmental disability, who would like to pursue Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, but are unable to due to financial barriers.
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Watch for more on today’s amazing donation on @ctvedmonton and @CTVcalgary this evening, thanks to @ErinIsfeldCTV. #yeg #yyc #alberta #inclusion
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To recap, we’ve just received our largest-ever donation – $1Million – from @PembinaPipeline, in honour of longtime board director and former chair Lorne Gordon. This will help us provide #inclusive education and employment opportunities to many more people.
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Schools are mirrors of our communities & must be places of opportunity where we learn together. #InclusiveEducation
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Dave Gunderson retweeted
Education today needs not only to develop our intelligence, but also to support basic human values of warm-heartedness and compassion.
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Great day at #JDRFwalk #Yeg Let's cure diabetes!
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