Winnipeg board game café hosts game night to promote inclusion
Across the Board Game Café is holding an event on Monday night called Playing For Peace. Continue reading
Inclusion
March of Dimes Canada to host conference on accessibility, inclusion in London
The event will feature sessions on adaptive cooking, travel and driving, accessible housing and care-giving solutions. Continue reading
AIM program provides support for those with Down syndrome and their families
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
AIM is a provincial, non-profit organization that helps individuals up to 22 years old with Down syndrome unlock their full potential. Continue reading
New Brunswick startup helping to make companies more diverse
The debate about race, feminism and equality are hot topics around the world and a New Brunswick based startup is assisting Canadian companies become more diverse and inclusive. Continue reading
Coun. Paul Van Meerbergen’s comments on workplace diversity ‘insulting’: Coun. Arielle Kayabaga
“The idea that when you’re part of a diverse group you don’t have the basic merit to be hired for a position is quite insulting,” said Kayabaga. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Is it the word or how it is used?
Scott Thompson applauds the Ontario Basketball Association’s decision to stop using the word ‘midget’ in its division names — but asks if it will trigger a debate on word choice. Continue reading
New sensory playground open in Saskatoon for kids with disabilities
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
The sensory playground at John Dolan School is the first of its kind in Western Canada and designed to meet the needs of kids with varying disabilities. Continue reading
Politicians weigh in on move to ban police, military from Edmonton Pride Parade
Alberta United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney says banning police and military personnel from Edmonton’s Pride Parade is regrettable and should be reconsidered. Continue reading
B.C. proclaims Rick Hansen Day, contributes $10M to increase accessibility
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The provincial government declared May 28, 2018 as a special day in honour of Rick Hansen’s contribution to the province and country. Continue reading
World Down Syndrome Day hopes to improve community awareness and inclusion
By Sarah Offin Anchor
March 21st marks a special day for people with Down Syndrome. It was chosen as World Down Syndrome Day since those diagnosed have three copies of chromosome 21, instead of the usual two. Continue reading