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I am Not Immortal: Decision Making & Legal Planning Part I
Disability Planning 101
Jane Bullbrook
There’s an old adage: you don’t know what you don’t know. I find this to be the case when clients first come to see me. They believe all that is needed is a Henson Trust in their Will...READ MORE
5 Welcome Changes to Canada's Food Guide
Guest Posts
Adam Vacon
This month's guest blog is contributed by Adam Vacon. With over 13 years experience in the developmental services field, Adam has honed his expertise in helping people from all walks of life improve their health thro...READ MORE
Refreshing Disability Language
Advocacy
P4P
The rise of person-first language means that we no longer refer to people as ‘disabled’ but rather ‘a person with a disability’. Similarly, a person who has schizophrenia would no longer be labelled ‘a schizophrenic’...READ MORE
Mindshift and Enlightened Attentiveness
Guest Posts
Eric Goll with Michael Kendrick PhD
It is a myth that people with disabilities can’t succeed in inclusive settings. We have been too conservative and cautious about the true potentials for people with disabilities. The pessimism of others is the proble...READ MORE
"Heartwarming" Doesn't Pay the Hydro Bill: Disability & Employment
Inclusion
P4P
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Employers are asked to think about how to make workplaces more inclusive for people with disabilities. Yet viewing this initiative as a form of chari...READ MORE
The Face of the Other
Guest Posts
Al Etmanski
I wrote recently about the importance of making face-to-face connection a priority if you want to make the world a better place. This shifts the focus of social activism, innovation and entrepreneurship from somethin...READ MORE
CAN'T BEAT IT: Tony Shares his Cool Experience Drumming at an Open Mic Night
Resiliency
P4P
P4P interviews Tony about his recent experience participating at an open mic night, and how, despite feeling some anxiousness, he greatly enjoyed connecting with other musicians and the audience.READ MORE
You Can Learn a Lot About Social Innovation from Paying Attention to the World of Disability
Guest Posts
Al Etmanski
Having spent the past 15 years in the field of social innovation I’m convinced it has a lot to learn from the world of disability.READ MORE
The Art of Resilience: Managing Change
Resiliency
P4P
Acclaimed author Ted Kuntz is hosting P4P's second annual live event, Art of Resilience. In this month's blogpost, Ted shares his strategies on managing change and building resilience.READ MORE
12 Books Shaping the World We Want
Guest Posts
Al Etmanski
Looking for a good read for yourself or someone else? Have a look at these titles. Links to reviews and where to purchase included.READ MORE
A Future Worth Hoping For: Living with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Guest Posts
Alexandria Brown
When you think of making doctor's appointments, what comes to mind? Maybe the occasional once or twice a year checkup. Well that my friend sounds like rookie business to me. You see, growing up, I saw a multitude of ...READ MORE
My Son, My Gift: Parenting a Child with Autism
Resiliency
P4P
The holiday season is in full swing with advertisers competing for our gift-giving dollars. While gifts can certainly be lovely and fun and meaningful, the greatest gifts we receive in this lifetime come in the form ...READ MORE
Extraordinarily Ordinary
Guest Posts
Nick Maisey
When people are congregated together in segregated group homes, day programs, social groups or workplaces that are exclusively for people with disabilities, SRV explains that other members of the society are far less...READ MORE
Connect Before You Correct
Guest Posts
Valerie Tih
Inclusivity isn’t born out of anger or attack. It comes from taking a pause, a deep breath, and making a choice that won’t add more fear and divisiveness to our world.READ MORE
Working with the Status Quo Not Against It
Guest Posts
Al Etmanski
Working with the status quo instead of against it requires a change in mindset. Yours in particular. It could mean swallowing your pride and simplifying a complex concept for the sake of making it more accessible. Or...READ MORE
AN EDUCATION: One Mom's Experience Seeking an Inclusive High School
Inclusion
P4P
In addition to parenting a vibrant and charismatic fourteen year-old with an intellectual disability, our blogger (who chose to remain anonymous) has worked for many years in a number of schools as a Special Needs As...READ MORE
Disability, Identity and Being Human
Inclusion
Carolyn Fast
These days, I find myself curious about the relationship between identity and disability. For most of us, disability is something that ‘happens’ to other people. But what does that really mean?...READ MORE
A Match Made in Heaven: Controversy & Digital Advocacy
Advocacy
P4P
Truly there's nothing better than social media for stirring up instant controversy. One small post and BOOM, let the games begin! Yet within the chaos, new conversations on important topics unfold.READ MORE
Intolerant Cops Contribute Toward a Stronger Community
Inclusion
Jeff Dobbin
Like you, I was appalled to hear Toronto Police Constables Matthew Saris and Sassa Sljivo dashboard camera recordings as they denigrated a young woman with a developmental disability. Disfigured, different, artistic,...READ MORE
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