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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada Research Chair in Ocean Mapping Position #VPA-MI-2016-001-2
The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland is undertaking an open search to recruit and nominate an accomplished scholar for a Tier…
Read More about Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada Research Chair in Ocean Mapping Position #VPA-MI-2016-001-2Disability Studies – Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Postdoctoral Fellowship: Ryerson University – School of Disability Studies
Established in 1999, the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson University was the first in Canada to offer degree education rooted solely in a disability…
Read More about Disability Studies – Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Postdoctoral Fellowship: Ryerson University – School of Disability StudiesNational Youth Forum in Ottawa in November
This fall, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will host a one-day national forum for youth with disabilities and youth…
Read More about National Youth Forum in Ottawa in NovemberPassing of Robin Drodge
It is very sad news indeed to learn of the recent passing of Robin Drodge, in Clarenville, Newfoundland on Wednesday, July 27. A celebration of…
Read More about Passing of Robin DrodgeHelping Canadians with Disabilities and Their Families Save for the Future
WITH A REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN (RDSP), YOU COULD RECEIVE UP TO $90,000 What is an RDSP? • The RDSP is a savings program that…
Read More about Helping Canadians with Disabilities and Their Families Save for the FutureUniversity of Toronto Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) Student Scholarship
To support the work of disabled students at the University of Toronto, Students for Barrier-Free Access has created the SBA Student Scholarship. This scholarship will…
Read More about University of Toronto Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) Student ScholarshipThe Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities Social Media Use and Needs survey now online
Dear Students, We are excited to be sharing with you that we are conducting a study to learn how university and college students with disabilities…
Read More about The Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities Social Media Use and Needs survey now onlineWhat does an Accessible Canada mean to you?
This is something I’ve been thinking about since long before I took on my current role as Canada’s first minister dedicated to Canadians with disabilities.…
Read More about What does an Accessible Canada mean to you?Statement from Tracy MacCharles on the Final Report by the Partnership Council on Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
(June 27, 2016 11:00 a.m.) Today Tracy MacCharles, Minister Responsible for Accessibility, released the following statement: "I would like to thank the Partnership Council on…
Read More about Statement from Tracy MacCharles on the Final Report by the Partnership Council on Employment Opportunities for People with DisabilitiesWhat does an Accessible Canada mean to you? Government of Canada launches consultation on planned new accessibility legislation
June 22, 2016 – Ottawa, Ontario – Employment and Social Development Canada – The Government of Canada is committed to eliminating systemic barriers and delivering…
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