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Realize, a non-profit for those with HIV and other episodic disabilities, is hosting their 2026 National Youth Summit on Episodic Disabilities and Employment!

📆March 7, 10am–4pm ET
📍Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, ON, and Zoom

Learn more about this year's summit: bit.ly/3ZsOC3X

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Announcing "A Disability Livelihoods Approach to Including Communities Meaningfully in Development,” a new publication from the @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca -funded Disability and Livelihoods in Canada project.

Learn more about this chapter: bit.ly/4cj1Ac3

#LivelihoodsCanada @dstienstra.bsky.social

New Products from Statistics Canada Highlight the Diverse Experiences of Persons with Disabilities December 3, 2025, was International Day of Persons with Disabilities. To commemorate the occasion, Statistics Canada released a series of products to help inform progress on the Accessible Can…

On December 3, 2025, for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Statistics Canada released a series of products that highlight the diverse experiences of persons with #disabilities in Canada.

Visit our news post to learn more: bit.ly/4advqfp

#Disability #DisabilityAwareness

A school chalkboard with math lessons and the Disability Without Poverty logo. In front of the blackboard is a wheelchair as well as a desk with a braille book lying open on it, an apple, a hearing aid, and a pair of noise-cancelling earmuffs.

The panel 'Education and Disabled People: A Tool to End Poverty' at Disability Without Poverty's 2025 Research Symposium focused on the history of #disabled people and education.

Learn more in our latest livelihoods.ca news post: bit.ly/45RjzCu

#LivelihoodsCanada #Inclusion #Access

Thomas Irish is exploring how experiencing disability shapes self-identity. Drawing from his own lived experience, he helps other deaf athletes explore their identities and build confidence through storytelling. #WesternU #TheImpactProject

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In December, Disability Without Poverty hosted their 2025 research symposium!

The panel '2SLGBTQ+ People with Disabilities and Experiences of Poverty in Canada,’ presented the first national study on poverty among #2SLGBTQ+ Canadians with #disabilities. Read more: bit.ly/45LX2a5

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Call for Abstracts: Indigenous Health Research Symposium, March 23, 2026 On March 23, Memorial University will host their 2026 Indigenous Health Research Symposium, showcasing a broad range of research related to Indigenous health and well-being. Mem…

🔔Call for abstracts!

On March 23, @memorialu.bsky.social will host their 2026 #Indigenous Health Research Symposium. The Planning Committee is accepting submissions for presentations at this event until March 1, 2026.

Visit our news post for more info: bit.ly/4669EJi

A coloured graphic of Earth is in the center of the screen, with a heart drawn over it and the words ‘why volunteer?’ Surrounding Earth are various speech bubbles including different reasons why people volunteer, including: fulfillment and purpose; skill building; new perspectives; community building; making a difference; inspiration; new connections; and mental health and wellness.

Why should you #volunteer? Some find it gives direction while others uncover new passions. Explore our composite stories about #livelihoods to see why Lily, Wren, and Evelyn choose to work in their #communities: bit.ly/49siKCQ

#LivelihoodsCanada @gwpoverty.bsky.social

Can rebates or price freezes help tackle soaring food costs? | Globalnews.ca The federal and Manitoba provincial governments are taking separate and very different approaches to provide some relief for consumers struggling with food affordability.

#UofG | “I think this will provide some real relief to the Canadians who are feeling these cost price increases most acutely.”

Dr. Mike von Massow discusses grocery rebates with @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy.

Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/11637874/food-costs-rebates-price-freezes/

Promotional graphic for a two-part Family Nutrition webinar on February 12 and 19 from 7-9 PM EST, led by Stephanie Davies.

Learn ways to nourish yourself & your children & support optimal health in our 2-part Nutrition Webinar Series this February with guest speaker and Registered Dietician, Stephanie Davies.
Feb. 12, 7–9p.m. EST: ow.ly/GhU150Y0Rr1
Feb. 19, 7–9p.m. EST: ow.ly/ax0x50Y0Rr2

Photo of Royal City Mission's building. Text reads: Royal City Mission expands services. Now open 7 days a week, 1-7 p.m., 50 Quebec Street. Enhanced services run until Feb. 28, 2026

Exciting news! Starting Tues., Jan. 27, Royal City Mission will provide daytime services at 50 Quebec Street, 7 days a week from 1-7 p.m. with support from the Emergency Community Grant. Thank you to everyone supporting this important work.

To apply for a grant, visit: https://ow.ly/qhP850Y1lfy

Reimagining DisAbled Futures: Focusing on the intersection of disability, gender and social justice, a DAWN Canada podcast hosted by Nashwa Lina Khan. The cover shows four women, each with different abilities and appearances. Next to the women is a microphone and an ambient sound symbol, demonstrating a recording is in progress.

Our partners at @dawnca.bsky.social now have 3 episodes available of their new podcast 🎧: Reimagining Disabled Futures

Listen on Spotify and explore disability, gender, and justice through lived experience and bold ideas!
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#DisabilityJustice #Podcast #Feminist

Evelyn sits with her son, Bailey, in a blue armchair. They are reading and a bright overhead light is shining down on them. To the right is a close-up of a receipt being printed. On the receipt is a quote from Evelyn's story, saying: Sometimes it feels like my days are full of problems. Since Adam's death I've worked in retail at Marshalls, where I struggle not only with the transit issues getting there, but also with social cues, bright lights, and lots of noise. The overhead lights flicker just enough to give me a headache, the beeping cash registers create a rhythm that sends my brain into a panic, and customers expect a friendliness I can't always show. Social cues blue together like a language I haven't learned yet.

Stimuli for someone with #autism and/or #ADHD can be intense and uncomfortable, a feeling Evelyn is familiar with.

Read about #neurodivergent sensory experiences in “Evelyn’s Story: A Livelihoods Journey from Practicality to Passion” on our website: bit.ly/44yWTpL

#LivelihoodsCanada #Accessibility

Check out this engaging article by LWWRC cluster co-lead, Adam Davies! Their analysis of #HeatedRivalry shines a light on what the series accomplishes and what it is still missing.

#LGBTQIA #Pride

Close up of a dictionary entry for the word 'entrepreneur' alongside the logo for Disability Without Poverty.

In December, Disability Without Poverty hosted their 2025 research symposium!

In the panel 'Employment, Entrepreneurship and Finding Benefits,’ panelists discussed the potential for entrepreneurship amongst #disabled Canadians.

Learn more in our latest news post: bit.ly/49WVvAk

#LivelihoodsCanada

Close up of a hand holding a compass alongside the Disability Without Poverty logo and an additional black circle that reads 'ODSP Ontario Disability Support Program.'

In December, Disability Without Poverty hosted their 2025 research symposium!

In the panel 'Navigating ODSP,' panelists discussed how they handle some of the most complicated aspects of #ODSP.

Learn more in our latest Livelihoods news post: bit.ly/49VC9eZ!

#LivelihoodsCanada #Disability

The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing at @torontomet.bsky.social, DAWN Canada, and @atlasveteransca.bsky.social have released a new survey on women and gender-diverse people with disabilities accessing primary care in Canada.

Learn more: bit.ly/3LOeEeC

GiiiA Network Community of Practice (CoP) Session, January 19 On January 19, 2025, from 1:00–1:50 p.m. EST, the Gender-Based Indigenous Intersectional Impact Assessment (GiiiA) Network will be hosting their second Community of Practice (CoP) session on Zoom. …

The GiiiA Network is hosting their 2nd Community of Practice (CoP) session!

🗓️Jan. 19, 1-1:50 p.m. EST
📍Virtual on Zoom

The Firelight Group, an Indigenous-owned consultancy, will discuss GBA Plus in Monitoring, Evaluating, Accountability, and Learning frameworks.

More info: bit.ly/49y9kUE

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New Decolonize Your Playlist radio TODAY 2pm and tomorrow 8pm Eastern! Listen for two hours of my favorite folk, hiphop, and rock #indigenous contemporary music from 2025. uncertain.fm

A mixed race man with dreads on stage with an older white man wearing a flat cap and white woman in her late 30s. Text above on an orange background reads: Join our Team. Text below reads: Artistic Director. disabilityarts.online/artistic-director.

Last Chance to apply! Applications close 19 Jan.

Could you be our new Artistic Director? We’re looking for a disabled leader who’s excited to play a pivotal part in shaping the next chapter of our story.

Find out more ↓
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Accessibility Standards Canada Releases New Accessible and Equitable AI Systems Report In December 2025, Accessibility Standards Canada released a new standards document — CAN-ASC-6.2:2025- Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence Systems. In alignmen…

In December, Accessibility Standards Canada and the Standards Council of Canada released a document outlining standards for #accessible and equitable artificial intelligence systems.

Learn what this publication means for those with #disabilities and the development of AI in Canada: bit.ly/49VTzYY

Lily, a young woman with a light complexion, long brown hair, and sitting in a wheelchair sends a text to her friend, Alice, that reads: I wish people understood that having a job isn't just about earning money—it is about having a stable life with a stable job that allows me to take care of my own well-being.

Feeling the interview blues? Lily knows them all too well. She’s still filtering through postings for a role that both inspires and accommodates her.

#Inclusion demands #accessible jobs.

Read more of Lily's story on our multimedia site: bit.ly/4bvhPCi

#LivelihoodsCanada @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca

The Society for Disability Studies (SDS) invites nominations for the 2026 SDS Awards, which recognise outstanding contributions to Disability Studies across scholarship, activism, mentorship, and creative practice.

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#DisabilityStudies #DisabilityResearch #AcademicChatter

Curious about the Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy? Join ASAN’s free webinar “What is ACI?” on January 19 at 4pm ET to learn more. Then apply for ACI 2026! autisticadvocacy.org/aci

Wren has short, dark curly hair and a dark brown complexion. They sit next to their partner, Cyrus, who has a light complexion and pale blonde hair. Wren's walker is pictured as well as a brown bag full of groceries. Pieces of produce and other groceries circle the couple. A speech bubble is above Wren's head, they are saying: You see, I'm on provincial disability support, and it's really hard to try and eat healthy when you're living on such a tight budget. Cooking on a budget isn't just a skill—it's survival. I've mastered stretching out a meal, turning a few potatoes into something hearty.

High grocery prices + dietary restrictions + an #ODSP budget = a challenge. What budget-friendly meals do you suggest? Here are Wren’s top 3:

🥔🎃Pumpkin and sweet potato soup
🫑Stuffed bell peppers
🍗Low-sugar chicken adobo

Read more of Wren's story on our website: bit.ly/4p6IMQz

#LivelihoodsCanada

What Has — and Hasn’t — Changed in the Way News Addresses Sexual Violence | OPINION By Dr. Tuğçe Ellialti-Köse, professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Sami-Anne Falkenstein, research assistant in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology This article is…

Despite commitments to gender equality, women remain marginalized in news media, writes #UofG sociologist Dr. Tuğçe Ellialti-Köse in a recent @ca.theconversation.com commentary.

news.uoguelph.ca/2026/01/what...

Child eating lunch at table with other children. Text: Making Life Affordable

Toronto uniformed workers spraying hose on car. Text says: "Delivering a safer Toronto for everyone"

TTC bus with passengers boarding. Text: "Getting Toronto moving"

City of Toronto launches 2026 Budget focused on affordability, service stability and financial sustainability

News release: https://www.toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-launches-2026-budget/

A word cluster with 'Livelihoods' in bold black letters in the center of the page. Surrounding it are the words caregiving, family, gardening, artistry, living, accessibility, equity, inclusion, opportunities, belonging, hobbies, security, volunteering, policy, life, paid work, community, intersectionality, culture, benefits, accommodations, childcare, diversity, and reconciliation is various fonts and colours.

Livelihoods look different for everyone, from fulfilling hobbies to paid work. What would you include in your livelihoods word cluster?

Learn more about livelihoods on our multimedia website: bit.ly/3X1QJdV!

#LivelihoodsCanada

We are hiring!

A new opportunity is available for a @uofguelph.bsky.social
graduate research assistant to work remotely at the LWWRC from Jan. 13 to Mar. 31, 2026.

The student will research transportation accessibility as an economic and competitiveness opportunity.

More info: bit.ly/4pv1TUb!

Mad Studies and Education: Critical Pedagogy and Mad Praxis in the Classroom, a collection edited by Adam Davies, Lauren Spring, Mark A. Castrodale, and Jersey Cosantino and published by Palgrave Macmillan. The cover shows a graphic depiction of a woman staring up at bookshelves with her back to us.

Congratulations LWWRC cluster co-lead, Adam Davies, and co-editors Lauren Spring, Mark A. Castrodale, and Jersey Cosantino on their new collection, “Mad Studies and Education: Critical Pedagogy and Mad Praxis in the Classroom.”

Check it out: bit.ly/4px1Y9Y!

@springernature.com #EducationMatters