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AHA! promotes a City designed for opportunity, free from barriers, and full of accessibility and acceptance. A place you love to call and make your home. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AHA_Hamilton

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Lined paper background with hearts scattered. In the centre of the page writes: "You’re my hyper focus" with 2 hedgehogs facing eath other with hearts. On the bottom of the page writes "will you be my valentine?" with 2 circles indicating yes or no. The AHA! logo is located at the very bottom of the page.

Lined paper background with hearts scattered. In the centre of the page writes: "You’re my hyper focus" with 2 hedgehogs facing eath other with hearts. On the bottom of the page writes "will you be my valentine?" with 2 circles indicating yes or no. The AHA! logo is located at the very bottom of the page.

Lined paper background with hearts scattered. In the centre of the page writes: "I'm absolutely blinded by your beauty" with a blind woman reading braille. On the bottom of the page writes "will you be my valentine?" with 2 circles indicating yes or no. The AHA! logo is located at the very bottom of the page.

Lined paper background with hearts scattered. In the centre of the page writes: "I'm absolutely blinded by your beauty" with a blind woman reading braille. On the bottom of the page writes "will you be my valentine?" with 2 circles indicating yes or no. The AHA! logo is located at the very bottom of the page.

Lined paper background with hearts scattered. In the centre of the page is the American Sign language (ASL) sign for "I love you". On the bottom of the page writes "will you be my valentine?" with 2 circles indicating yes or no. The AHA! logo is located at the very bottom of the page.

Lined paper background with hearts scattered. In the centre of the page is the American Sign language (ASL) sign for "I love you". On the bottom of the page writes "will you be my valentine?" with 2 circles indicating yes or no. The AHA! logo is located at the very bottom of the page.

Lined paper background with hearts scattered. In the centre of the page writes: "I wheelie like you" with a man in a wheelchair holding hands with a woman. On the bottom of the page writes "will you be my valentine?" with 2 circles indicating yes or no. The AHA! logo is located at the very bottom of the page.

Lined paper background with hearts scattered. In the centre of the page writes: "I wheelie like you" with a man in a wheelchair holding hands with a woman. On the bottom of the page writes "will you be my valentine?" with 2 circles indicating yes or no. The AHA! logo is located at the very bottom of the page.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the couples, singles, and those ready to mingle! Today, we celebrate love in all its forms - love that’s accessible, inclusive, and barrier-free ❤️

14.02.2026 22:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
pale blue background with snowflakes, at the very top is the AHA! logo and big text "Season's Greetings". In the center of the page are photos of AHA! team member faces including Tim, Kim, Enya, Mya, Hannah, Ava, Caterina, Nicolette. At the very bottom of the page is a skyline view of a city with a snowy sidewalk bench and streetlight and a Santa Claus carrying a bag with names of AHA! team members: Ali, Amy, Chian, Kimberly, Lyka, Miguel, Saanya, William

pale blue background with snowflakes, at the very top is the AHA! logo and big text "Season's Greetings". In the center of the page are photos of AHA! team member faces including Tim, Kim, Enya, Mya, Hannah, Ava, Caterina, Nicolette. At the very bottom of the page is a skyline view of a city with a snowy sidewalk bench and streetlight and a Santa Claus carrying a bag with names of AHA! team members: Ali, Amy, Chian, Kimberly, Lyka, Miguel, Saanya, William

As we wrap up 2025, the AHA! team would like to thank everyone who has supported our mission this year to make Hamilton a more accessible place 💛. We wish you warmth, peace, and endless amounts of fun times with loved ones! We are excited for what the new year will bring. Happy holidays! ✨

23.12.2025 16:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Yolanda (golden retriever guide dog in training) is posing in a seated position at the aisle in the Westdale theatre wearing a green guide dog in-training vest, during the Hamilton Accessibility Film festival, presented by the Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (AHA!). The background is the image from AHA thanking their donors and sponsors of the event.

Yolanda (golden retriever guide dog in training) is posing in a seated position at the aisle in the Westdale theatre wearing a green guide dog in-training vest, during the Hamilton Accessibility Film festival, presented by the Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (AHA!). The background is the image from AHA thanking their donors and sponsors of the event.

AHA! members and Westdale Theatre staff weren't the only ones hard at work at the second annual HAFF Time Show! Yolanda, a future McMaster SAS guide dog, attended with her trainer Jade to gain "paws-on" experience and join in the festivities 🐾🦮. We can’t wait to welcome Yolanda back next year! 💛

13.11.2025 22:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A collage of photos showcasing the guests and volunteers at the HAFF Time Show, as well as Hettie, our resident AHA! hedgehog mascot! Top right corner writes: "Thank you to all of our STAR visitors who came to support us!"

A collage of photos showcasing the guests and volunteers at the HAFF Time Show, as well as Hettie, our resident AHA! hedgehog mascot! Top right corner writes: "Thank you to all of our STAR visitors who came to support us!"

Top of the page writes "There is no HAFF Time Show without the people who have made it ALL possible!" Below shows a picture of City of Hamilton Ward 4 councillor Tammy Hwang, and a video of AHA! student Lyka and ASL interpreter..(cannot recall the name, please advise). On the slide writes: "Thank you to the wonderful ASL interpreters, Kerry Grandfield and Jill Scott for donating their time to make HAFF more accessible, and Councillor Tammy Hwang for coming to support and bring greetings from the Mayor!"

Top of the page writes "There is no HAFF Time Show without the people who have made it ALL possible!" Below shows a picture of City of Hamilton Ward 4 councillor Tammy Hwang, and a video of AHA! student Lyka and ASL interpreter..(cannot recall the name, please advise). On the slide writes: "Thank you to the wonderful ASL interpreters, Kerry Grandfield and Jill Scott for donating their time to make HAFF more accessible, and Councillor Tammy Hwang for coming to support and bring greetings from the Mayor!"

Top writes: "We are proud and grateful to have received support from organizations who believe in our mission. Thank you to our sponsors for HAFF 2025" The page displays all the sponsors of HAFF Time Show 2025 including The Boland Foundation, McMaster Student Success Centre, Accessible Media Inc., the McMaster Bachelor of Health Sciences Society, The McMaster Impact Initiative and the McMaster Department of Biology.

Top writes: "We are proud and grateful to have received support from organizations who believe in our mission. Thank you to our sponsors for HAFF 2025" The page displays all the sponsors of HAFF Time Show 2025 including The Boland Foundation, McMaster Student Success Centre, Accessible Media Inc., the McMaster Bachelor of Health Sciences Society, The McMaster Impact Initiative and the McMaster Department of Biology.

Top of the page writes: "Our most heartfelt gratitude to The Westdale for your continued support and hosting the HAFF Time Show." Then shows 2 pictures, one with Niki Poirier, theatre manager with AHA! members Kimberly and Ava. The other picture is an AHA! group photo with members (left to right): Ava, Mya, Lyka, Tim, Kimberly, and Enya. Beneath the photos are the names of individuals from The Westdale: Niki, Paul, Daniela. There are also names of all members of AHA!: Ali, Amy, Ava, Caterina, Chian, Enya, Hannah, Kimberly, Lyka, Mya, Miguel, Saanya, Tim, and William. At the bottom of the page writes: "And last, but certainly not least - a round of applause for our amazing AHA! team! We can’t wait to see you all again next year!"

Top of the page writes: "Our most heartfelt gratitude to The Westdale for your continued support and hosting the HAFF Time Show." Then shows 2 pictures, one with Niki Poirier, theatre manager with AHA! members Kimberly and Ava. The other picture is an AHA! group photo with members (left to right): Ava, Mya, Lyka, Tim, Kimberly, and Enya. Beneath the photos are the names of individuals from The Westdale: Niki, Paul, Daniela. There are also names of all members of AHA!: Ali, Amy, Ava, Caterina, Chian, Enya, Hannah, Kimberly, Lyka, Mya, Miguel, Saanya, Tim, and William. At the bottom of the page writes: "And last, but certainly not least - a round of applause for our amazing AHA! team! We can’t wait to see you all again next year!"

Another successful HAFF Time Show in the books! We are immensely grateful to our collaborators, sponsors, volunteers, and the community who've come to support our mission! We are so very excited to see you all again next year 💛

11.11.2025 16:14 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
AHA! team members (left to right): Mya, Hannah, Ava, Tim, Enya stand in from of the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation sign.

AHA! team members (left to right): Mya, Hannah, Ava, Tim, Enya stand in from of the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation sign.

A photo of 2 television screens on the walls of a conference room showing the 'Thank you for participating' slide of the AHA! presentation.

A photo of 2 television screens on the walls of a conference room showing the 'Thank you for participating' slide of the AHA! presentation.

Yesterday, AHA! team members, Tim, Mya, Ava, Enya, and Hannah hosted a discussion about disability education and allyship at the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation! Thank you to HHSF for being such a wonderful and interactive audience, and making Hamilton a more accessible and inclusive place! 💡💙

05.11.2025 16:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Sound of Metal - The Westdale This film is a free screening as part of the “Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival”.

www.thewestdale.ca/event/sound-...

18.09.2025 23:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
black background with the AHA logo at the very top. In the centre of the page is the movie poster for Sound of Metal with arrows going to the side. One arrow points to "Saturday, September 20, 7pm" at the top right. One arrow points to "The Westdale Theatre" on the top left. Another arrow points to "Hamilton, ON" near the middle left. There is a dashed arrow with the text "slide to description" near the middle right. At the very bottom of the page writes "HAFF Time Show 2025".

black background with the AHA logo at the very top. In the centre of the page is the movie poster for Sound of Metal with arrows going to the side. One arrow points to "Saturday, September 20, 7pm" at the top right. One arrow points to "The Westdale Theatre" on the top left. Another arrow points to "Hamilton, ON" near the middle left. There is a dashed arrow with the text "slide to description" near the middle right. At the very bottom of the page writes "HAFF Time Show 2025".

black background with "HAFF Time Show 2025" written at the top of the page. On a white square writes "Sound of Metal (2019). Rated R. Genre is Drama/Musical". Below that is the film description "The film stars Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone, a metal drummer whose life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing rapidly. Struggling to come to terms with his new reality, Ruben enters a rural deaf community for support and learns American Sign Language while confronting his fears, addiction recovery, and identity. This film premiered in the Platform Prize program at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. This film will have open-captions."

black background with "HAFF Time Show 2025" written at the top of the page. On a white square writes "Sound of Metal (2019). Rated R. Genre is Drama/Musical". Below that is the film description "The film stars Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone, a metal drummer whose life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing rapidly. Struggling to come to terms with his new reality, Ruben enters a rural deaf community for support and learns American Sign Language while confronting his fears, addiction recovery, and identity. This film premiered in the Platform Prize program at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. This film will have open-captions."

"Music was his world. Then silence revealed a new one."

Ruben Stone (Riz Ahmed) is a metal drummer whose life is turned upside down when he rapidly loses his hearing. The final film at the HAFF Time Show this September 20 at 7pm. Get your FREE tickets on the Westdale website or link in comments! 🎶

18.09.2025 23:38 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Still Alice - The Westdale This film is a free screening as part of the “Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival”.

www.thewestdale.ca/event/still-...

18.09.2025 23:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
black background with the AHA logo at the very top. In the centre of the page is the movie poster for Still Alice with arrows going to the side. One arrow points to "Saturday, September 20, 4pm" at the top right. One arrow points to "The Westdale Theatre" on the top left. Another arrow points to "Hamilton, ON" near the middle left. There is a dashed arrow with the text "slide to description" near the middle right. At the very bottom of the page writes "HAFF Time Show 2025".

black background with the AHA logo at the very top. In the centre of the page is the movie poster for Still Alice with arrows going to the side. One arrow points to "Saturday, September 20, 4pm" at the top right. One arrow points to "The Westdale Theatre" on the top left. Another arrow points to "Hamilton, ON" near the middle left. There is a dashed arrow with the text "slide to description" near the middle right. At the very bottom of the page writes "HAFF Time Show 2025".

black background with "HAFF Time Show 2025" written at the top of the page. On a white square writes "Still Alice (2014). Rated PG-13. Genre is Drama". Below that is the film description "Adapted from Lisa Genova’s 2007 novel, Alice Howland is a renowned linguistics professor whose life is upended by a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. As she struggles to hold on to her identity and relationships, she is supported—sometimes imperfectly—by her husband, played by Alec Baldwin, and their children, portrayed by Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth, and Hunter Parrish. This film will have open-captions and descriptive audio."

black background with "HAFF Time Show 2025" written at the top of the page. On a white square writes "Still Alice (2014). Rated PG-13. Genre is Drama". Below that is the film description "Adapted from Lisa Genova’s 2007 novel, Alice Howland is a renowned linguistics professor whose life is upended by a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. As she struggles to hold on to her identity and relationships, she is supported—sometimes imperfectly—by her husband, played by Alec Baldwin, and their children, portrayed by Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth, and Hunter Parrish. This film will have open-captions and descriptive audio."

"My yesterdays are disappearing, and my tomorrows are uncertain, so what do I live for?"

"Still Alice" (2014) is showing for FREE this upcoming Saturday, September 20 at 4pm at the annual HAFF Time Show. Reserve your tickets on The Westdale website or link in comments below!

18.09.2025 23:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Top of the page is the Accessibility Hamilton Alliance logo. Underneath that writes "HAFF Time Show". Underneath that in smaller letters writes "Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival". In the left middle of the page reads "Sept 20 | The Westdale" and underneath that is the Westdale address in glowing letters (1014 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L4). "Free entry" is writen in the right middle of the page. Underneath that is a picture of a cat with a text box that says "see you there!" At the bottom of the page are showtimes "10am The Unbreakable Boy (open captioned), 1pm Harvey (open captioned), 4pm Still Alice (open captioned and described audio), 7pm Sound of Metal (open captioned)". At the very bottom of the page are social media logos (website, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, Youtube), with "Follow us!" written on the side.

Top of the page is the Accessibility Hamilton Alliance logo. Underneath that writes "HAFF Time Show". Underneath that in smaller letters writes "Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival". In the left middle of the page reads "Sept 20 | The Westdale" and underneath that is the Westdale address in glowing letters (1014 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L4). "Free entry" is writen in the right middle of the page. Underneath that is a picture of a cat with a text box that says "see you there!" At the bottom of the page are showtimes "10am The Unbreakable Boy (open captioned), 1pm Harvey (open captioned), 4pm Still Alice (open captioned and described audio), 7pm Sound of Metal (open captioned)". At the very bottom of the page are social media logos (website, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, Youtube), with "Follow us!" written on the side.

🚨 LESS THAN ONE WEEK UNTIL HAFF TIME SHOW 2025! 🚨

This September 20, take a stroll to The Westdale Theatre with your friends and family to watch one (or 4) award-winning films FOR FREE 🎬. Reserve your tickets through the Westdale website TODAY 🎟

17.09.2025 02:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
Podcast 60 - The Triple Vision Podcast

Written by his daughter, Marilyn Davidson Elliott, the book is a biography of a pioneering Haligonian who defied all expectations to take up car mechanics.

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12.09.2025 14:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
top of the page writes "Disability History Month" followed by "DHM 2025". Below that are 2 circles, one with the AHA! logo and one with the Triple Vision logo with a microphone in the middle. Underneath is the title of the podcast: "Barometer Rising: The Making of a Blind Mechanic". There is a large rectangle with the book cover and author name on the left side. On the right side is a short quote from the podcast “He continually took the engine apart, and put it back together again to create a mental map of what goes where. He also experimented by disconnecting a part, listening to the engine, feeling its vibration...He would listen to find what made that noise, what made the vibration, what made that smell."

top of the page writes "Disability History Month" followed by "DHM 2025". Below that are 2 circles, one with the AHA! logo and one with the Triple Vision logo with a microphone in the middle. Underneath is the title of the podcast: "Barometer Rising: The Making of a Blind Mechanic". There is a large rectangle with the book cover and author name on the left side. On the right side is a short quote from the podcast “He continually took the engine apart, and put it back together again to create a mental map of what goes where. He also experimented by disconnecting a part, listening to the engine, feeling its vibration...He would listen to find what made that noise, what made the vibration, what made that smell."

The second podcast in the DHM x TV series! This week, Triple Vision host Hanna Leavitt speaks with Miguel Aguayo of AHA! about the book “The Blind Mechanic: The Amazing Story of Eric Davidson, Survivor of the 1917 Halifax Explosion”. Listen to the full conversation on Spotify!

12.09.2025 14:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Harvey - The Westdale This film is a free screening as part of the “Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival”.

Link to tickets: www.thewestdale.ca/event/harvey/

#accessiblefilms #DisabilityHistoryMonth #HAFFTimeShow

11.09.2025 17:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
black background with the AHA logo at the very top. In the centre of the page is the movie poster for Harvey with arrows going to the side. One arrow points to "Saturday, September 20, 1pm" at the top right. One arrow points to "The Westdale Theatre" on the top left. Another arrow points to "Hamilton, ON" near the middle left. There is a dashed arrow with the text "slide to description" near the middle right. At the very bottom of the page writes "HAFF Time Show 2025".

black background with the AHA logo at the very top. In the centre of the page is the movie poster for Harvey with arrows going to the side. One arrow points to "Saturday, September 20, 1pm" at the top right. One arrow points to "The Westdale Theatre" on the top left. Another arrow points to "Hamilton, ON" near the middle left. There is a dashed arrow with the text "slide to description" near the middle right. At the very bottom of the page writes "HAFF Time Show 2025".

black background with "HAFF Time Show 2025" written at the top of the page. On a white square writes "Harvey (1950). Rated PG. Genre is Comedy". Below that is the film description "A James Stewart classic from the 1950s, this whimsical film tells the story of a kindhearted man whose closest companion happens to be an invisible, human-sized rabbit. While those around him believe he’s lost touch with reality, his gentle wisdom and unshakable sincerity suggest he may understand life better than anyone else. Alongside Stewart’s unforgettable performance, the film features a talented ensemble cast from Hollywood’s golden era. This film will have open-captions"

black background with "HAFF Time Show 2025" written at the top of the page. On a white square writes "Harvey (1950). Rated PG. Genre is Comedy". Below that is the film description "A James Stewart classic from the 1950s, this whimsical film tells the story of a kindhearted man whose closest companion happens to be an invisible, human-sized rabbit. While those around him believe he’s lost touch with reality, his gentle wisdom and unshakable sincerity suggest he may understand life better than anyone else. Alongside Stewart’s unforgettable performance, the film features a talented ensemble cast from Hollywood’s golden era. This film will have open-captions"

"This is my friend, Harvey: an invisible, 6-foot tall rabbit!" 🐇

Elwood P. Dowd (played by James Stewart) stars in Harvey (1950), the second film to be showed at the HAFF Time Show, this upcoming Saturday, September 20 at 1pm - don't miss out! Tickets on @thewestdale.bsky.social website

11.09.2025 17:38 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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The Unbreakable Boy - The Westdale This film is a free screening as part of the “Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival”.

Get your tickets to "The Unbreakable Boy" at this link: www.thewestdale.ca/event/the-un...

11.09.2025 00:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Based on the powerful memoir by Scott Michael LeRette and Susy Flory, the film follows the extraordinary journey of LeRette’s son, Austin—a boy born with a fragile bone disease and on the autism spectrum, whose unshakable spirit transforms everyone around him. This film will be open-captioned.

10.09.2025 16:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
black background with the AHA logo at the very top. In the centre of the page is the movie poster for The Unbreakable Boy with arrows going to the side. One arrow points to "Saturday, September 20, 10am" at the top right. One arrow points to "The Westdale Theatre" on the top left. Another arrow points to "Hamilton, ON" near the middle left. There is a dashed arrow with the text "slide to description" near the middle right. At the very bottom of the page writes "HAFF Time Show 2025".

black background with the AHA logo at the very top. In the centre of the page is the movie poster for The Unbreakable Boy with arrows going to the side. One arrow points to "Saturday, September 20, 10am" at the top right. One arrow points to "The Westdale Theatre" on the top left. Another arrow points to "Hamilton, ON" near the middle left. There is a dashed arrow with the text "slide to description" near the middle right. At the very bottom of the page writes "HAFF Time Show 2025".

black background with "HAFF Time Show 2025" written at the top of the page. On a white square writes "The Unbreakable Boy (2025). Rated PG. Genre is Drama". Below that is the film description "This American biographical drama, written and directed by Jon Gunn, brings to life a remarkable true story. Based on the powerful memoir The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love by Scott Michael LeRette and Susy Flory, the film follows the extraordinary journey of LeRette’s son, Austin—a boy born with a fragile bone disease and on the autism spectrum, whose unshakable spirit transforms everyone around him. This film will have open-captions.". At the very bottom of the page are social media logos with "Follow us!" written on the side. Text below that writes "Visit The Westdale website for tickets! Link in bio"

black background with "HAFF Time Show 2025" written at the top of the page. On a white square writes "The Unbreakable Boy (2025). Rated PG. Genre is Drama". Below that is the film description "This American biographical drama, written and directed by Jon Gunn, brings to life a remarkable true story. Based on the powerful memoir The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love by Scott Michael LeRette and Susy Flory, the film follows the extraordinary journey of LeRette’s son, Austin—a boy born with a fragile bone disease and on the autism spectrum, whose unshakable spirit transforms everyone around him. This film will have open-captions.". At the very bottom of the page are social media logos with "Follow us!" written on the side. Text below that writes "Visit The Westdale website for tickets! Link in bio"

🎉 ATTENTION ALL MAC STUDENTS + HAMILTONIANS! Our very first HAFF Time Show film this year will be The Unbreakable Boy at 10am @thewestdale.bsky.social! Get your tickets through the Westdale website 😉

#accessiblefilms #HAFFTimeShow #DisabilityHistoryMonth

10.09.2025 16:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
Top of the page is AHA! logo. Right underneath writes: "Disability History Month". Underneath that on the left side is "DHM", while the right side writes "September 2025". In the middle of the page is text: "How has the past shaped our present? How can WE shape the future of accessibility?". Underneath that writes: "Get ready for a month of: Podcasts, a FREE film festival..and more!" At the very bottom of the page writes "Stay tuned for more details" and social media logos, asking the audience to follow us.

Top of the page is AHA! logo. Right underneath writes: "Disability History Month". Underneath that on the left side is "DHM", while the right side writes "September 2025". In the middle of the page is text: "How has the past shaped our present? How can WE shape the future of accessibility?". Underneath that writes: "Get ready for a month of: Podcasts, a FREE film festival..and more!" At the very bottom of the page writes "Stay tuned for more details" and social media logos, asking the audience to follow us.

At the top of the page is the AHA! logo. Written on the page "Disability History Month (DHM) was first celebrated in Hamilton, ON in September 2024. Every September, AHA! aspires to celebrate and amplify the voices of community members. It is only through the lives of people with disabilities and the environment of the past that we can collectively learn about what is possible for the future of accessibility. This September, we’ll be sharing stories, planning a free film festival, podcasts, and more! DHM is an opportunity to reflect on the past so that we may build a more accessible future. We look forward to celebrating DHM with the community again this year!".

At the top of the page is the AHA! logo. Written on the page "Disability History Month (DHM) was first celebrated in Hamilton, ON in September 2024. Every September, AHA! aspires to celebrate and amplify the voices of community members. It is only through the lives of people with disabilities and the environment of the past that we can collectively learn about what is possible for the future of accessibility. This September, we’ll be sharing stories, planning a free film festival, podcasts, and more! DHM is an opportunity to reflect on the past so that we may build a more accessible future. We look forward to celebrating DHM with the community again this year!".

This September, Hamilton celebrates the second year of Disability History Month (DHM)! DHM was created in 2024 with one goal in mind: to celebrate the achievements of our community members. We’ll be sharing stories, planning a FREE film festival, podcasts, and more! #HamOnt #DisabilityHistoryMonth

08.09.2025 20:08 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Top of the page writes "HAFF Time Show" in a marquee light box. Underneath that in smaller letters writes "Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival". In the left middle of the page reads "Free entry" and in the right middle of the page is the AHA! logo that has a spotlight shone on it. Underneath in glowing letters write: "Sept 20 | The Westdale" and underneath that is the Westdale address in glowing letters (1014 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L4). At the bottom of the page is a cinema light box with the film times and titles as well as the open caption and audio described symbols. "10am The Unbreakable Boy (open captioned), 1pm Harvey (open captioned), 4pm Still Alice (open captioned and described audio), 7pm Sound of Metal (open captioned)". At the very bottom of the page are red movie theatre seats and social media logos (website, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, Youtube), with "Follow us!" written on the side.

Top of the page writes "HAFF Time Show" in a marquee light box. Underneath that in smaller letters writes "Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival". In the left middle of the page reads "Free entry" and in the right middle of the page is the AHA! logo that has a spotlight shone on it. Underneath in glowing letters write: "Sept 20 | The Westdale" and underneath that is the Westdale address in glowing letters (1014 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L4). At the bottom of the page is a cinema light box with the film times and titles as well as the open caption and audio described symbols. "10am The Unbreakable Boy (open captioned), 1pm Harvey (open captioned), 4pm Still Alice (open captioned and described audio), 7pm Sound of Metal (open captioned)". At the very bottom of the page are red movie theatre seats and social media logos (website, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, Youtube), with "Follow us!" written on the side.

2 WEEKS LEFT!! 🚨 HAFF Time Show 2025 is THIS Saturday, September 20 at The Westdale! We'll be showing 4 award-winning films FOR FREE that spotlight characters with disabilities as they navigate the world around them ! Don't miss out and get your tickets through the Westdale website TODAY 🎟 👀

06.09.2025 20:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Podcast 59 - The Triple Vision Podcast

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05.09.2025 15:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

She then goes on to talk about her education in England as a physiotherapist and her working life at the top rehabilitation clinic in Toronto.

We would like to thank the Triple Vision team and our AHA! members for making this happen!

Listen to the full conversation on Spotify!

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top of the page writes "Disability History Month" followed by "DHM 2025". Below that are 2 circles, one with the AHA! logo and one with the Triple Vision logo with a microphone in the middle. Underneath is the title of the podcast: "Love is Blind, At least according to Ruth Vallis". There is a large rectangle with the book cover and author name on the left side. On the right side is a short quote from the podcast “maybe someone who could see could look around and see what is going on here, not for blind people. So that was very, very challenging. And it almost overcame me. I almost wanted to not live anymore. But suddenly I got a grip and things got better. By the time I graduated I could have stayed living in England.”. At the very bottom writes "Listen to the full discussion on Spotify | Link in bio"

top of the page writes "Disability History Month" followed by "DHM 2025". Below that are 2 circles, one with the AHA! logo and one with the Triple Vision logo with a microphone in the middle. Underneath is the title of the podcast: "Love is Blind, At least according to Ruth Vallis". There is a large rectangle with the book cover and author name on the left side. On the right side is a short quote from the podcast “maybe someone who could see could look around and see what is going on here, not for blind people. So that was very, very challenging. And it almost overcame me. I almost wanted to not live anymore. But suddenly I got a grip and things got better. By the time I graduated I could have stayed living in England.”. At the very bottom writes "Listen to the full discussion on Spotify | Link in bio"

To kick off DHM 2025, AHA! has worked with Triple Vision to bring our very first podcast: Ruth Vallis talks about her book "Love is Blind" which details her life as one of the first eight students to be integrated into Toronto’s regular classrooms in 1969. #DisabilityHistoryMonth

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Every podcast will focus on one book and the life and advocacy of the author. Stay tuned! Podcasts are coming very very soon 👀

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Top of the page writes "Disability History Month". Below that are 2 circles, one with the AHA! logo and one with the Triple Vision logo with a microphone in the middle. The right side writes "September 2025" and below that "DHM 2025". Beneath that are 4 rectangular images with the 4 book covers with the corresponding author names on top of each rectangle in a 4 by 4 set up. These books include Love is Blind by Ruth E. Vallis, The Blind Mechanic by Marilyn Davidson Elliot, Stars Come out Within by Jean Little, and A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby. In the middle writes "Podcasts all month". Beneath that writes "4 books, 4 stories, 4 authors", and below that writes "stay tuned!".

Top of the page writes "Disability History Month". Below that are 2 circles, one with the AHA! logo and one with the Triple Vision logo with a microphone in the middle. The right side writes "September 2025" and below that "DHM 2025". Beneath that are 4 rectangular images with the 4 book covers with the corresponding author names on top of each rectangle in a 4 by 4 set up. These books include Love is Blind by Ruth E. Vallis, The Blind Mechanic by Marilyn Davidson Elliot, Stars Come out Within by Jean Little, and A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby. In the middle writes "Podcasts all month". Beneath that writes "4 books, 4 stories, 4 authors", and below that writes "stay tuned!".

September is Disability History Month! This year we've partnered with Triple Vision to bring you 4 specially curated podcasts dedicated to showcasing Canadian authors with disabilities and disability history as told through books. #DisabilityHistoryMonth

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McMaster Accessibility Consultant Kate Brown & past Chair of the McMaster Accessibility Advisory Council (MAAC) Anne Pottier discuss navigating accessible resources on campus and more with AHA! students Ava and Mya. Full discussion on YouTube!
#accessibility #advocacy #DisabilityHistoryMonth

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♻️ What do blue box recycling bins have in common with advances in accessibility at McMaster University? Listen to find out!

05.09.2025 02:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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🧩 A quest! Your voice can make a difference! Will you participate?

Lawyer and advocate David Lepofsky talks AODA, accessibility policies, and more with AHA! students Chian and Lyka. Listen to the full discussion on YouTube!

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#studentswithdisabilities #advice #DisabilityHistoryMonth #accessibility

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What piece of advice have you received or would like to give to students with disabilities?

Join Dr. Alan Neville as he recounts how academic accommodations and accessibility in medical training has changed with AHA! students Ali and Hannah. Full conversation on YouTube!

28.08.2025 14:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Get your tickets at the link in our bio or through the Westdale website! All 4 films will be open-captioned, and one film (Still Alice) with audio description. Questions? Drop them below (3/3)

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