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New emergency supports for British Columbia’s most vulnerable, Victoria, Thursday, April 2, 2020
To ensure B.C.’s most vulnerable – including people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors – do not encounter additional barriers during the COVID-19…
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Everyone has the right to a safe workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination, including workplace sexual harassment. Workplace sexual harassment consists of any…
Read More about Experiencing Workplace Sexual Harassment and Need Support? SHARE can HelpChanges to Canada Summer Jobs program to help businesses and young Canadians affected by COVID-19
April 8, 2020, Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada is taking unprecedented action to support workers, businesses, and all Canadians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read More about Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program to help businesses and young Canadians affected by COVID-19COVID-19 discussion with Citizens With Disabilities Ontario (CWDO) on April 14 at 7:00 p.m. EST
Let’s check-in and chat! • How are the federal and provincial governments helping us deal with COVID-19?• How are you feeling about what is happening?•…
Read More about COVID-19 discussion with Citizens With Disabilities Ontario (CWDO) on April 14 at 7:00 p.m. ESTWho gets medical care during the coronavirus pandemic — and what does that mean for people with disabilities?
Rationing care could put disabled persons at risk; ‘I’m nervous,’ says Manitoban with a disability Nancy Hansen · for CBC News · Posted: Apr 05,…
Read More about Who gets medical care during the coronavirus pandemic — and what does that mean for people with disabilities?British Columbia boosts emergency funding supports for students
News Release VictoriaThursday, April 2, 2020 8:30 AM Students attending British Columbia’s 25 public post-secondary institutions, who are experiencing emergency financial pressures, will benefit from…
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Help curb the curve! Have a physically distant virtual coffee with the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)! Students, educators, advocates — we want…
Read More about Introducting Virtual Coffee Fridays with NEADS!Extension of the application deadline for the NEADS Students Awards Programs and AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarships to June 30, 2020
We recognize that post-secondary students with disabilities are facing unique vulnerabilities as a result of COVID-19. In light of these circumstances, we have extended the…
Read More about Extension of the application deadline for the NEADS Students Awards Programs and AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarships to June 30, 2020COVID-19 update from Centre for Equitable Library Access Public library service for Canadians with print disabilities
Dear patrons, As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, I want to reassure you that the health and safety of our patrons, member libraries,…
Read More about COVID-19 update from Centre for Equitable Library Access Public library service for Canadians with print disabilitiesDEADLINE FOR CHHA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EXTENDED
Please circulate this email to interested students who might benefit from scholarships for students with hearing loss. This program was established in 2002 by the…
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