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  • Council of Canadians With Disabilities: Opportunities

    Council of Canadians With Disabilities: Opportunities

    I hope you are all getting out there to vote. As part of our ongoing work with the Advisory Group for Disability Issues at Elections Canada, we have been asked to document the experiences of our members while voting. There have been a lot of changes made, Elections Canada needs to know what they got right and what they must continue to improve! So please help us gather the experiences of Canadians with disabilities from among your members. We are looking to get up to 20 experiences from each of our member groups, with a mix of positive and negative experiences. Any assistance you can provide will help us to better advise Elections Canada in the period between this federal election and the next one.

    Please send any personal experiences you gather to James Hicks: james@ccdonline.ca prior to November 27, 2015. Thanks, in advance, for your assistance.

    James Hicks, National Coordinator Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) Conseil des Canadiens avec déficiences (CCD) 909-294 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0B9 204-947-0303 TTY/ATS: 204-943-4757 ccd@ccdonline.ca http://www.ccdonline.ca/en

    See more at: http://neads.ca/en/about/media/index.php?id=292#sthash.n7K4kjha.dpuf

  • NEADS: November 2015 Event Calander

    NEADS: November 2015 Event Calander

    Organizer: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
    Title: Focus group for students who identify with mental health conditions in Timmins, Ontario, Friday, November 13, 2015
    Category: Education
    Location: Tiimmins, Ontario
    Date: November 13, 2015
    Telephone: 613-380-8065, ext. 201E- mailchelsea.mohler@neads.ca
    Description: Focus group for students who identify with mental health conditions in Timmins, Ontario, Friday, November 13, 2015

    The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has partnered with The Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) at Queen’s University along with the Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre (NOARC) at Cambrian College to develop a specialized transition and mentorship program for students with mental health issues who are transitioning to post-secondary education: The Successful Transition Online and Mentoring Program (STOMP). We will be conducting a focus group in Timmins, Ontario on Friday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Northern College to learn more about the student transition process.

     

    See more at: http://neads.ca/en/about/events/index.php?id=1359#sthash.ilH7jvLZ.dpuf

     

    Organizer: WESP
    Title: Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP) Workshop – Toronto
    Category: Employment
    Location: Toronto, Ontario
    Date: November 16, 2015 – December 11, 2015
    Telephone: 416-260-3060 x 234E – mailskhan@ccrw.org
    Website: http://www.ccrw.org/wesp
    Description: Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP): Toronto’s premier pre-employment program for persons with disabilities operating under the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) – a national not for profit organization dedicated to providing equitable and meaningful employment for persons with disabilities.

    For more details about registration, please see our event page at http://wespworkshop.eventbrite.ca or visit our home page at www.ccrw.org/wesp

    See more at: http://neads.ca/en/about/events/index.php?id=1326#sthash.TN9NVoYF.dpuf

  • I’m Afraid my Mental Illness will Hold Me Back…

    I’m Afraid my Mental Illness will Hold Me Back…

    I can’t stress enough how crippling it is to have a mental illness. The stigma surrounding it doesn’t help either, especially with admitting you have one or even seeking help to get better.

    When it came to my first year of university, I did not acknowledge that I had a mental illness. I went through the motions and got terrible grades, convincing myself it was all in my head and that I would make it on my own, which made things worse. I never told anyone why I needed to stay at home sometimes and couldn’t speak to anyone and I felt ashamed because I stayed at home to begin with.

    Second and third year hit and that was when things really started to get bad for me. I had to take a leave of absence, for reasons unknown to me at the time. When I finally got into therapy I realized that it was because I was depressed. Coupled with anxiety and OCD, I had to leave school and work through the rest of my year feeling like I had let everyone down.

    But everyone was very supportive. My professors told me there was nothing wrong with taking some time off, and some of them even told me that they had gone through depression themselves and understood completely my need to leave. My friends stood by my side and not one of them told me what I had feared they would: that I was a failure.

    Your mental illness will, if it hasn’t already, keep you from doing the things you want to do once in a while. You won’t feel like leaving the house or you’ll get very emotional or you’ll just feel like the pressures of keeping good grades and a social life going is too much to handle.

    I think something no one told me was that it was okay to leave school. So many of my friends told me how they wished they had taken a year off rather than continue and let their grades suffer or feel like their mental health was suffering.

    But, if your mental illness precludes you from doing certain things, that’s okay. If you can’t give a presentation because of your anxiety or you can’t write essays on time or you need someone to take notes for you, it’s okay. There are places on campus to help with accommodations for you and there’s nothing wrong with cashing them in.

    If you ever feel like your mental illness has stopped you from doing anything then you need to speak to someone so you can have someone to talk to, to dispel all the negativity that you’ve failed. If you need to take time off, do it. If you need more time to finish something, ask your professors. It’s normal to need some time for ourselves, especially if you have a mental illness, and there are so many people who are willing to accept that and help you with what you need; don’t be afraid.

  • Introversion; It’s OK to Be an Introvert

    Introversion; It’s OK to Be an Introvert

    I’m often teased by those my own age for not going out to bars, parties, or nightclubs (I haven’t even set foot in a nightclub). I’m not a big drinker, I don’t smoke, and I’ve never tried weed. I’m basically the kid your parents want you to be friends with.

    Inevitably, this led to me to being called “no fun” or “boring” and I befriended less than ten people in university and even fewer during my years in high school. But, that’s the way I like it.

    Ah, the introverts; a not-so rare species of human beings who don’t like to go out and socialize as often as the extroverts. It’s bizarre for some to hear that a Friday night can just as easily be enjoyed watching a movie marathon at home than spending the night at a party. Crazy, I know.

    Contrary to popular belief, some lead great social lives (myself notwithstanding), but just need time alone to refuel after a long day or social event. And being shy and being introverted aren’t even considered to be the same thing by some psychologists.

    The silver lining to being introverted in university is that there is still plenty to do and get involved with. There should be tons of clubs and societies on your campus that will probably only meet once a week to discuss their plans, or how they want to go about hosting an event. You can meet up with them, socialize, make new friends, and be a part of something that interests you.

    If joining a club isn’t really your thing you can also form a study group. You guys can meet whenever you want to discuss material, bum ideas off one another, and later, go for drinks at your local pub.

    Clubs also host an assortment of events throughout the year that you’re more than welcome to attend with friends or even fly solo. If you’re lucky, some of the events offer free food so even if you do go alone you don’t have to deal with the much dreaded question of “Can I have some?” No you may not.

    Being introverted isn’t a bad thing. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. It gets a bad rap because our society pretty much consists of extroverts but that doesn’t make us any less valuable. It also doesn’t have to stop you from doing anything in university or prevent you from making friends. Taking the time to refuel for however long you need to, especially in university, is crucial for keeping yourself healthy without thinking you need to be everywhere all the time in order to make friends. Popularity contests ended in high school ( and should end altogether).

    Now, being shy and introverted is another story. I mean… let’s just say there’s a reason I’m such good friends with my dog.

     

  • NEADS Event Calendar: October 2015

    NEADS Event Calendar: October 2015

    Organizer: Toronto Disability Pride March

    Title: 5th Annual Toronto Disability Pride March

    Category: Accessibility

    Location: Toronto, Ontario

    Date: October 3, 2015

    E-mail: torontodisabilitypride@gmail.com

    Web site: http://tdpm.org

    Description: Why we’re marching:

    To bring recognition of the struggles and value of people with disabilities as we fight against ableism and other forms of oppression.

    To be visible and show that we have a voice in our community and a right to be heard by taking to the streets.

    To celebrate and take pride in ourselves as a community of people with disabilities.

    Be Loud, Be Proud, Come March with Us!

    Find us on Facebook and Twitter @DisabilityPM

    We need volunteers and marshals for the march! If you have experience that is great, if not we still want you!

     

     

    Organizer: Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

    Title:    Tests, tests and more tests! – Surviving school…and the doctor’s office – Webinar

    Category: Education

    Location: Nation-Wide, Manitoba

    Date: October 6, 2015

    Telephone: 1-800-387-1479 ext. 247

    Web site:            http://www.crohnsandcolitis.ca/site/c.dtJRL9NUJmL4H/b.9202609/k.648D/2015_Youth_Webinar.htm

    Description: For the second year in a row, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is delighted to once again be hosting a youth-focused webinar series. Supported by an educational grant from AbbVie, the Youth Webinar Series offers four (4) nation-wide live webinars focusing on the needs and interests of high school and post-secondary students living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (3 English, 1 French). Attendees will learn more about getting though flare-ups, managing their medical tests and appointments while in school, and how to live life to the fullest with IBD.

    Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, in collaboration with a panel of medical experts and AbbVie IBD Scholarship winners, brings you the following 2015 Fall webinars:

    1. October 6th, 2015 @ 7pm EST

    Tests, tests and more tests! – Surviving school…and the doctor’s office

    Exploring the different medical tests a person living with Crohn’s or colitis faces while having to study for their own tests at school. Experts explain why those medical tests are important to understanding your disease and how you can balance them with your busy school schedule.

    For more information and to register, please visit our website: crohnsandcolitis.ca/webinar

    Or contact:

    Charlotte Hall-Coates, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

    info@ibdscholarship.ca | 1-800-387-1479 ext. 247

     

     

    Organizer: University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus – Inclusive Technology Lab

    Title: Open House – University of British Columbia – Inclusive Technology Lab

    Category: Education

    Location: Kelowna, British Columbia

    Date: October 7, 2015

    E-mail:

    Web site: http://library.ok.ubc.ca/use-the-library/itl/ or email us at drc.questions@ubc.ca

    Description: UBC Okanagan Library has a new Inclusive Technology Lab (ITL) for student use. The lab is open now and is located in LIB 101. The ITL is a supportive environment designed to facilitate learning and research through access and training with assistive technologies.

    The Inclusive Technology Lab provides students with six assistive technology workstations, a distraction-reduced study space, and an accessible group study space. Additionally, assistive technology can be borrowed from the Library Service Desk, located centrally on the first floor of the Library. Peer and professional support is available to provide orientations and instruction on how to make the most of the technology available.

    To obtain access to this lab and/or the borrowing collection of assistive technology, you must follow these steps:

    1. Get a referral from the Disability Resource Centre by sending the following information to drc.questions@ubc.ca

    – Your name and UBC student number

    – Your email address

    – What you would like to access (the ITL lab, the borrowing collection, or both)

    1. Complete an orientation in the ITL lab with librarian and Access Services Coordinator Kim Partanen.

    The Inclusive Technology Lab will be holding an open house on Wednesday October 7th from 11am-2pm in LIB 101. For more information about the ITL, please visit their website at http://library.ok.ubc.ca/use-the-library/itl/ or email us at drc.questions@ubc.ca

    UBC Library

    Okanagan Campus

    3333 University Way

    Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7

    Earllene, Deanna, and Amy

    Disability Resource Centre

     

     

    Organizer: The Paul Menton Center & Carleton University

    Title: The Art of Access at Carleton University

    Category: Accessibility

    Location: Ottawa, Ontario

    Date: October 7, 2015

    E-mail: artofaccess@Carleton.ca

    Description: The PMC is hosting an afternoon celebration this fall. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and coincidentally universities across Ontario are celebrating the 25th anniversary of disability services offices. Carleton is known as Canada’s most accessible university so we’re pleased to host a commemorative event for these two accessibility milestones. It is our hope that this event celebrate the anniversaries as well as anticipate the work to be done moving forward. The event will feature a collection of musical performances and visual art exhibits to accompany special keynote speakers.

     

     

    Organizer: WESP

    Title: WESP Workshop

    Category: Employment

    Location: Toronto, Ontario

    Date: October 19, 2015 – November 6, 2015

    Telephone: 416-260-3060

    E-mail: skhan@ccrw.org

    Web site: http://www.ccrw.org/wesp

    Description: Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP): Toronto’s premier pre-employment program for persons with disabilities operating under the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) – a national not for profit organization dedicated to providing equitable and meaningful employment for persons with disabilities. For more details about registration, please see our event page at http://wespworkshop.eventbrite.ca or visit our home page at www.ccrw.org/wesp

     

     

    Organizer: University of Saskatchewan

    Title: Assistive Technology and Disability Conference 2015 – University of Saskatchewan

    Category: Accessibility

    Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

    Date: October 22, 2015 – October 23, 2015

    Web site: http://students.usask.ca/events/atc.php

    Description: Assistive Technology and Disability Conference 2015 – University of Saskatchewan

    Presenters will discuss technologies that assist people with disabilities, especially as they transition from Grade 12 to university. The conference will be attended by teachers, therapists, clinicians, parents, and users of assistive technology.

     

     

    Organizer: University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)

    Title: Universtiy of Prince Edward Island – Day of Inclusion Awareness

    Category: Education

    Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

    Date: October 22, 2015

    E-mail: Harmonie.MaggieRichard@neads.ca

    Web site: http://upeira.wix.com/dayofinclusion

    Description: The UPEI Rainbow Alliance in partnership with UPEISU, Student Affairs,UPEI Student Diversity Office, the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre, Get REAL UPEI, the Mawi’omi Centre, The Graduate Students’ Association (and hopefully more to come!) will be hosting a Day of Inclusion Awareness at UPEI in October. This event will focus on the importance of including everyone, with an emphasis on LGBTQ, Accessibility/Disability and Cultural awareness.

     

     

    Organizer: Canadian Mental Health Organization

    Title: Strengthening our Collective Path – CMHA Nationwide Symposium

    Category: Employment

    Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Date: October 29, 2015 – October 30, 2015

    Web site: https://conference.cmha.ca/registration/#.VdSNq2BwipM

    Description: The internal 2015 symposium will be held in lieu of the annual CMHA nationwide conference and unlike our broader conferences that attract external stakeholders and partners, this year’s symposium will only be open to CMHA staff and volunteers. This will allow for sessions and discussions to focus specifically on our nationwide strategic plan implementation, organizational information sharing and shared learning, joint planning and coordination across CMHAs.

    For further inquiries please contact Emily Goodacre at 416-813-2285.

    Please register at the link provided.

  • Employment Spotlight: Bank of Canada Scholarship and Work Placement Program

    Employment Spotlight: Bank of Canada Scholarship and Work Placement Program

    Via NEADS.ca

    http://www.neads.ca/en/about/media/index.php?id=282

    The Bank of Canada is proud to introduce a new scholarship and work placement program for students with disabilities and indigenous students. Each year, two full-time students with disabilities and two full-time indigenous students will each be awarded a scholarship of $4,000 toward tuition costs, combined with the possibility of a paid summer or part-time (during the academic year) work placement at the Bank of Canada. We’d love to hear from you if you meet the eligibility criteria and are currently enrolled in full-time undergraduate or post-graduate studies in economics, finance and accounting, business or public administration, communications, information technology, human resources or law.

    Work placement opportunities will be determined based on the recipient’s field of study and the Bank’s departmental business requirements. Recipients who reside or attend a post-secondary institution outside of the National Capital Region may be offered the option of working at one of the Bank’s regional offices: Halifax, Montréal, Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver. Criteria You will be evaluated on the key requirements listed below, which must be demonstrated by your curriculum vitae, your most recent transcript and a 100-300 word essay about yourself, your decision to pursue your field of study and your career interests. If you are selected as one of the top five candidates, you will be invited to an interview (either in person, by phone or virtually). • Overall average mark of a minimum 70 per cent • Career interests that are relevant to work performed at the Bank of Canada • Pursuing studies in economics, finance and accounting, business or public administration, communications, information technology, human resources or law We are accepting applications and supporting documents until 1 November 2015.  

     

    Contact Information: Scholarship@bankofcanada.ca

    http://www.bankofcanada.ca/careers/scholarship-work-placement-program/

    http://www.disabilityawards.ca/details.php?lang=EN&ID=2581

  • An Introduction to Finding Accommodations for Blind Students at College and University

    An Introduction to Finding Accommodations for Blind Students at College and University

    Choosing a college or university and going off to school for the first time is an exciting and important step. If you are an incoming student with a visual impairment, the accessibility options and academic accommodations schools can offer you can influence your choice. Many of the possible options for accommodation will be familiar to you from high school, but the specific offerings at each school may differ.

    When you are comparing schools, make an appointment with an Academic Counselor and with the Student Services department. They will be able to give you comprehensive information and details of the school’s academic supports, as well as the accessibility and other amenities available on campus and in residence. If you are accustomed to specific accommodations, be sure to ask if they are available at your prospective school.

    Service animals are always welcome on college and university campuses and in most student residences, if you choose to live on campus. Just be sure to confirm that the campus residence you are interested in is properly equipped for the service animal to live with you.

    Along with the usual accommodations and accessibility options, with every year there are more high-tech, mobile, and internet-connected tools available to students with visual and other impairments.

    There are options for whatever methods you prefer when studying, and they way you learn best with your level of visual impairment; digital recorders, both audio and video, are a great tool when attending lectures. In addition, many computer, smartphone, and tablet apps that can provide text-to-speech and speech-to-text functions to help you prepare notes and write assignments.

    Some schools also offer note-taking assistance from an aide or another student, but availability of this service will vary between schools, and should be inquired about specifically if this is a service you wish to use.

    For students taking STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs, there are talking standard and scientific calculators available, with various functions including a voice reading the buttons pressed, or the equations on screen.

    Whether you prefer to use audiobooks or Braille textbooks, your college or university can order these for you. As it may take a few weeks to a few months depending on the text, most schools will request that you submit your textbook order as soon as you have registered for your classes, to allow time for the books to arrive before the start of class.

    One thing to keep in mind is regarding accommodations for writing tests, midterms, and final exams. Unlike in high school, where your teacher is familiar with you and your Education Plan, and most likely makes the exam arrangements, in college and university the exams are scheduled by computer. It is up to students to contact their academic counsellor and request accommodations for date and time, separate rooms, verbal exam taking, having an aide to assist, or any other accommodation you require.

    Whatever college or university you choose, they will do their best to ensure you enjoy your educational experience with them. Once you’ve decided on your school, get ready for a great few years!

    Sources:

    University of Western Ontario Student Development – Services for Students with Disabilities

    http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/

    University of Western Ontario – Accessibility: Services for Students with Disabilities

    http://accessibility.uwo.ca/resources/support_services.html

     

     

  • Employment Spotlight: ARC Industries Inc.

    Employment Spotlight: ARC Industries Inc.

    What is ARC Industries?

    ARC Industries is a company that provides employment to adults 18 and over with developmental and physical disabilities. It is an exciting and social work environment that can lead to accomplishing your greatest working potential. You can earn money, make friends and be your complete independent self. For many years, ARC Industries has partnered with Community Living Centers across Ontario, and continues to be a great work option for adults over 18. You may find yourself leaving school and wanting a job; ARC Industries is here for you!

    What kind of work does ARC Industries provide?

    • Wrapping and packaging shower rods for the construction industry
    • Compilation of electrical component kits
    • Collating and packaging
    • Corian tile sales kits
    • Packaging water bailer safety kits
    • Mailings and collations
    • Binder collations
    • Labeling bottles and other containers
    • Custom light industrial, tailor made to the customer’s requirements repackaging and wrapping
    • packaging services
    • labeling services
    • laminating services

    While working for ARC, you will gain confidence and skills that you didn’t have before. You would be providing your local businesses with items and work that will help them function and grow- that is something to be proud of!

    Facilities:

    Most ARC workshops in Ontario are of industrial size, leaving lots of space for creating and putting together products. They are sheltered, safe facilities that are built with your comfort in mind. There are instructors to help you with your work every step of the way!

    Locations:

    There are several ARC work locations in Ontario. Contact your local Community Living Center for more details, or read the information below and give them a call!

     

     

    Burlington

    3057 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7M 1A1

    905-335-6711

    http://www.clburlington.ca/

     

     

    Guelph

    8 Royal Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 1G3

    519-824-7147

    http://www.clgw.ca/

     

     

    Haileybury

    513 Amwell St, Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0

    705-672-5619

    http://www.clts.ca/

     

     

    Tillsonburg

    126 Concession St E, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 1P7

    519-842-8406

    http://www.communitylivingtillsonburg.ca/site/

     

     

    Ajax

    177 Dowty Rd, Ajax, ON L1S 2G3

    905-683-6732

    http://arcind.com/

     

     

    Scarborough     

    64 Crockford Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1R 3C3

    416-759-1764

    http://cltoronto.ca/

     

     

    Hamilton

    Community Living Hamilton – 191 York Blvd

    905-528-0281; 905-528-5156

    http://www.hnhbhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=80628

  • Assessing Assistive Technology

    Assessing Assistive Technology

    Purchasing technology can crash your bank account but there are ways to cut the cost.

    Let’s face it: Apple is cool. Apple is cool for a variety of reasons, but mostly because they are innovative. Five years ago, who would have thought that a blind person could use a touch screen phone? (Apple, apparently.)

    I’m speaking of course of the iPhone 3GS, which has an assortment of accessibility features like VoiceOver and is probably the most easy to use voice activated software on the market. But the tech market is constantly being flooded with new hardware and software, most of which will cost a good chunk of your newly acquired pay cheque or your government funded education. Although far from universal, accessibility options on commercial software and hardware is certainly a step in the right direction when it comes to raising the minimum level of access.

    Uh, Where’s the Start Button?

    “The problem with going and buying something off the shelf,” says Ryan Vernon, faculty member and librarian at B.C. College and Institute Library Services, Langara College, “ is that it’s really expensive and if doesn’t work out for you, you’ve probably made a huge capital investment that can’t be recouped.” Vernon spends much of his time formatting print sources into alternative formats for disabled students. He recommends looking for programs that are free and programs that have trials, like Kurzweil, which offers free runs of some of their software. A Kurzweil license, however, can run close to two thousand dollars. Yikes.

    But with the recent popularity of open source software and a general push towards offering more free programs and information online, the time is ripe to start picking from the proverbial tech tree. Pack a lunch and spend a little time online. Adaptech (www.adaptech.dawsoncollege.qc.ca) has an extensive list of free and inexpensive software and the recently re-vamped NEADS website has links to all kinds of technology related sites.

    Many companies, like TD, have labs where employees with disabilities can test drive new hardware and programs. The employee will work with an expert, find out what works best, and then that particular piece of hardware or software will be ordered.

    “I think we’re going to see this with all big companies who do business in the states,” Vernon says. A law in the U.S., Section 508, requires that companies that do business with the federal government have certain accessibility standards built in, he says. “So for a company like Xerox who sell a lot of copiers to the government it’s a necessity to them.”

    Funding

    For students, much of the funding is done at the provincial level, through various grants and loans. You have to be eligible for a student loan, have to have persons with a disability status in addition to other requirements. If you don’t meet those requirements, chances are you won’t get hardware support. There are also numerous organizations that provide assistance. Check with your local disability services to see what’s out there. Your school may even have a research lab that specializes in assistive technology as much of the research going into this field is done at the academic level.

    Another good thing to keep in mind is that hardware can be re-purposed. Those old PC’s still have some miles left, so ask around. You may be able to find decent hardware that your friends, family and local businesses don’t need. And again, there are plenty of free software programs available that are just as good as the commercial ones.

    BY JASON RHYNO

    Via NEADS ( http://www.neads.ca/ )

  • NEADS Event Calendar: September 2015

    Title:  Psyching Up For School: A Peer Support Hang Out – McMaster University

    Category:     Education

    Location:      Hamilton, Ontario

    Date: September 2, 2015

    Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/113792338966950/

    Description : Psyching Up For School: A Peer Support Hang Out

    When? Wednesday, September 2 from 5:30-7:30pm

    Where? Email hamilton.mad.students@gmail.com for the top secret confidential   location on the McMaster University campus.

    Who? Students in the Hamilton-area who personally experience psychiatric systems, madness, mental illness, mental health concerns, loneliness, emotional or spiritual distress, etc.

     

     

    Organizer:   Ravi Malhotra and Morgan Rowe

    Title:  Disability Rights Through Narratives: Finding a Voice of Their Own

    Category:     Employment

    Location:      Toronto, Ontario

    Date: September 9, 2015

    Telephone:  (416) 944-0962

    E-mail: events@cavershambooksellers.com

    Description: Please join us Wednesday, September 9th, 2015, 7-9 p.m.

    in celebrating the release of

    Exploring Disability Identity and Disability Rights Through Narratives:

    Finding a Voice of Their Own

    Ravi Malhotra and Morgan Rowe

    Routledge (2015)

    Please do RSVP – as space is limited, and it helps with the catering.

    Caversham Booksellers

    call (416) 944-0962

    1-800-361-6120 or email

    events@cavershambooksellers.com

    98 Harbord St., Toronto, ON M5S 1G6

    Co-sponsored by the Department of Social

    Justice Education, OISE, University of Toronto

     

     

    Organizer:   Neil Squire Society

    Title:  Ergonomics

    Category: Employment

    Location: Ottawa, Ontario

    Date: September 14, 2015

    Telephone:  613.723.3575 ext.207

    E-mail: pollyb@neilsquire.ca

    Web site: http://www.neilsquire.ca/news/events/workshop-series-august/

    Description:  To ensure that you avoid injury from repetitious physical functions and unnecessary strain from inefficient workspace arrangements, employers have become more aware of the principles of ergonomics. Nevertheless, it is up to you to ensure that your workspace is ergonomically suited to your needs and provides you with the accommodations you require in order to do your best work.

    *These workshops are delivered by Mr. Stuart Jolliffe, Occupational Therapist.

     

     

    Organizer:   Halifax Career Fair (Saint Mary’s University, Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University

    Title:  Halifax Career Fair

    Category:     Education

    Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Date: September 15, 2015

    Web site: http://www.halifaxcareerfair.ca/

    Description:  Halifax Career Fair, September 22, 2015

    When you bring close to 2,000 of Nova Scotia’s motivated post-secondary students and 150 organizations from both the public and private sector, great things are possible.