GivingTuesday is December 3 2018, a day when Canadians are encouraged to give back to the charities and causes they believe in. You have the power to do good. This year please make your GivingTuesday gift one that changes the life of child with a physical disability by helping to give them freedom, dignity, independence and an overall better quality of life. Make a powerful … [Read more...]
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Dec. 3
2019 Theme: Promoting the participation of persons with disabilities and their leadership: taking action on the 2030 Development Agenda This year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) focuses on the empowerment of persons with disabilities for inclusive, equitable and sustainable development as anticipated in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, … [Read more...]
RBC Foundation Helps to Fund Easter Seals Leadership Program
Empowering Youth with Meaningful Skills to Inspire their Future Careers A new program took place at Camp Merrywood and Camp Woodeden this past summer. The Easter Seals – RBC 21st Century Skills and Leadership Program funded by the RBC Foundation in support of RBC Future Launch was designed to benefit Easter Seals youth between the ages of 15 and 29 in Ontario as well as … [Read more...]
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The goal during this month is to increase awareness of the positive outcomes of hiring persons with disabilities in Canada. Employers are encouraged to take part in a nationwide campaign that highlights the positive contributions that employees with disabilities make to Canadian workplaces. National Disability … [Read more...]
Ontario Making Education More Accessible for Students
Supporting an Inclusive Learning Environment for All September 30, 2019 10:00 A.M. NOBLETON — Ontario is making its education system more inclusive to help all students reach their full potential in an accessible and supportive learning environment. When the education system is not accessible, students are left out, impacting their participation in the school experience. … [Read more...]
CONNEXIONS – Job Market Prep for Post-secondary Graduates with Disabilities
Get job-read! Connexions is a free interactive session where post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities can prepare for the job market by practicing job-seeking skills and expanding their professional networks. Connexions is not a job fair. When: Thursday, October 31, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: 315 Front St. West Elm … [Read more...]