August 9, 2022

Government of Canada announces improved financial supports for students with disabilities

NEWS PROVIDED BY Employment and Social Development Canada  Aug 02, 2022, 12:08 ET OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 2, 2022 /CNW/ – A post-secondary education, such as…

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July 26, 2022

NEADS Accessibility Resilience Program – Accessibility Relief Grants for Disabled Post-Secondary Students

Purpose COVID-19 has placed an undue burden on post-secondary students with disabilities (undergraduate university, graduate university, college, cégep, and high school students entering a post-secondary…

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July 15, 2022

Uniting Faculty with Disabilities

Hi everyone! My name is Cameron McKenzie, and I am an assistant professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. I feel there is a need for disabled…

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July 11, 2022

Sad News: Passing of Jim Derksen

It is with sadness that we report that long time CCD volunteer Jim Derksen has passed away.   Jim was a truly visionary leader, helping our…

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June 29, 2022

Virtual Reality Work-Learning for Students Wavemakers – Summer Cohort Applications Close SOON!

Now is a perfect time to develop new “future-proof” career skills and build your network with Wavemakers, an innovative project-based learning program that connects students…

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June 25, 2022

NEADS Employment Equity Act Review Consultation with April D’Aubin and Michael Prince, July 8 (noon to 1:00 EST on Zoom)

Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on Friday, July 8, noon – 1:00 p.m. EDT for a joint consultation session with NEADS…

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June 23, 2022

University of Victoria (UVic) Society for Students with a Disability (SSD) Food Security Program: Summer 2022

Intention The intention of this program is to reduce financial barriers for University of Victoria (UVic) students with disabilities. This program began due to COVID-19…

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June 23, 2022

Canada Helps Great Canadian Giving Challenge – Donate to NEADS in June!

The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is now on. You could win $20,000 for your favourite charity by donating through Canada Helps.   Every $1 Makes…

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June 23, 2022

Subject: Survey of British Columbia Post-Secondary Students’ Experiences with Accommodations and Learning Supports

You are invited to participate in a confidential online survey that should take around 10 minutes to complete. Survey Monkey is the software platform we…

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June 23, 2022

MUN Minds Executive Application 2022-2023

MUN Minds is a collection of students at Memorial University who are committed to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness, both on campus and in…

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