When Wesley turned 18, instead of celebrating, they felt terrified. After 18 years of being supported by the same healthcare team, everything changed overnight.
“You’re accessing the same general team of professionals. Then with one birthday, one change, almost all of the contacts had to be swapped over to adult care providers,” says Wesley, who is now in their 20s. “All those relationships you’ve built over 18 years are just gone.”
The highly anticipated return of the SPEAK podcast is finally here with the incredibly poetic Alyssa Wylie! Join hosts Debbie Ratcliffe and fin in conversation with Alyssa about her creativity and passions. She shares the meaning behind her fashion style, her love for dancing, her songwriting skills and more!
Make sure to add SPEAK to your favorite Podcast list, it’s a fun and insightful conversation you won’t want to miss!
Listen now: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/speak-season-3-episode-3-dreams-fashion-art/
The episode was collaboration with Chris Binkowski also known as “Bucko,” offers music compositions inspired by Alyssa’s words using AI and digital skills. BEING Studio and SPEAK gratefully acknowledges support from the City of Ottawa for this season.
In this episode of You Can’t Spell Inclusion Without A D podcast, Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) got a perspective on Ableism in the workplace: Why it’s happening, its many forms, its impact and what can, and needs to be, done about it.
The two guests for this episode had many powerful insights on ableism.
Sree Nallamothu is the Co-Executive Director of Toronto Neighbourhood Centres. She’s also a documentary film-maker and an advocate for social change.
Fran Odette has more than 25 years of experience in disability advocacy, activism and education. She co-designed and co-teaches a critical disability studies course titled, Disability Discourse: The Experienced Life, at George Brown College in Toronto.
Their insights will get you thinking more consciously about ableism.
Read this excerpt from the conversation: https://www.odenetwork.com/qa-excerpt-disrupting-ableism-in-the-workplace/
Then, to get the full impact of their guests’ insights on ableism, catch the full episode: https://youcantspellinclusionwithoutad.podbean.com/e/episode-20-disrupting-ableism-in-the-workplace/
Please visit www.sourceforinclusiveeducation.ca and check out all the valuable resources and info.
Did you know that feeding challenges are common among children with autism? Sensory sensitivities, picky eating, and mealtime stress can make it tough. Aidescanada’s Feeding Differences in Autism Toolkit offers insights and strategies to make mealtimes more positive and manageable for everyone.
Explore the toolkit for practical tips: https://bit.ly/4eUK1ND
The Parent Resource Centre (PRC) mobile-friendly website makes it easy for Ottawa parents to find the perfect EarlyON playgroup with just a few clicks. 🧸✨
Discover:
🔸Easy-to-Navigate Map: Find playgroups quickly and easily.
🔸Customizable Search: Filter by day of the week, age of the child, time of day, and area of the city.
🔸Toy Libraries & Outdoor Spaces: Access a variety of toys and beautiful, safe play areas.
🔸Multilingual Playgroups: Options available in different languages.
🔸Parenting Resources: Books, workshops, and more.
Explore now: https://www.incredibleplaygroupfinder.ca
The Snowsuit Fund distributes snowsuits to thousands of children in need every year. If you would like to benefit from this service, the process is very straightforward.
Learn more:
https://snowsuitfund.com/get-a-snowsuit/
If you need a little help for back-to-school dinner and lunch ideas, check out the Food Guide Kitchen for healthy classics and new favourite meals!
Kid-friendly and ready in 30 minutes or less! https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/recipes/?search_api_fulltext=&f%5B0%5D=collection%3A7&f%5B1%5D=collection%3A16
