Amanda Lockitch

Family gal, entrepreneur, actor, director, lover of theatre and film.

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities we are proud to announce our virtual symposium - Poverty in Canada: Learning from Today to Make Tomorrow Better.

You can still register here: https://t.co/WxKsJuudoL

#IDPD2025 #EndDisabilityPoverty

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

TOMORROW!

We are excited to join everyone who submitted engaging proposals for the event and participate in meaningful discussion surrounding disability poverty in Canada.

Signup here: https://t.co/WxKsJuudoL

#IDPD2025 #EndDisabilityPoverty

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

📣 2 days left! 📣

Make sure you’re registered for your preferred stream. Accessibility supports across all sessions.

Register: https://t.co/WxKsJuudoL

#IDPD2025 #EndDisabilityPoverty

https://t.co/WxKsJuudoL

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

Hear from academics, community researchers & experts - the majority with lived experience of disability.

Join us for a day shaped by the disability community for the disability community.

Register: https://t.co/WxKsJuudoL

#IDPD2025 #EndDisabilityPoverty
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[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

Our Dec 3 symposium is accessible!
✔ ASL on all panels
✔ English/French simultaneous interpretation
✔ CART captioning
✔ LSQ on French panel + welcome

Everyone is welcome - register today! https://t.co/WxKsJuudoL

#IDPD2025

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

Join us this week on Dec 3 for DWP’s first Virtual Disability Poverty Symposium!
✔ 15 panels
✔ 2 simultaneous Zoom streams
✔ Experts, advocates & researchers with lived experience
✔ Free + fully accessible

Register: https://t.co/WxKsJuudoL
#IDPD2025

https://t.co/WxKsJuudoL

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

On Dec 3, join our free virtual symposium — Disability Poverty in Canada: Learning from Today to Make Tomorrow Better!

A rich day of learning with ASL, LSQ, CART & French translation.

Register here: https://t.co/T9pHSvgzeu
#IDPD2025 #DisabilityWithoutPoverty

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

Danielle Landry will present “Accounting for Ableism: The Hidden Costs Disabled People Bear.” She will discuss the labour, time, emotional, social, and psychological costs people with disabilities bear.

For more information:
https://t.co/T9pHSvgzeu
#IDPD2025

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

Shelley Petit from the NBCPD will be discussing the importance of creating spaces, tools, and systems which work for us all in the panel “The Case for Universal Design.”

For more information or to register: https://t.co/T9pHSvgzeu
#IDPD2025 #EndDisabilityPoverty

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

Brittany Finlay is moderating a panel called “Navigating Disability Poverty Across Canada: Current Status and Future Directions” to discuss the differences in disability policy.

For more info and to register: https://t.co/T9pHSvgzeu

#IDPD2025 #EndDisabilityPoverty

[Spencer van Vloten @SpencerVanCity]

The Rally For Accessibility is tomorrow!

November 8th, from 12pm-2pm, 800 Georgia St, Vancouver, at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Advocates, organizations, and community members from across BC will gather to speak out on why greater accessibility is so urgent #vanpoli #bcpoli

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

Grateful to be joined by Senators @SenatorBurey, @CoyleSenator, Dawn Arnold, Marnie McBean, Suze Youance, Victor Boudreau, Marty Deacon, @SenKristaRoss, @PauletteSenior1 and President @shafqatalimp for a conversation hosted by Senator @CPetitclerc to end disability poverty.

[Spencer van Vloten @SpencerVanCity]

On November 8th, I'll be rallying for more accessible, inclusive cities, along with @BCPeopleFirst, @Disability_WP, and members of human rights organizations from across BC!

Interested in taking part or learning more? Have a look: https://t.co/ooYTFCwphF

#bcpoli #vanpoli #bced

[Spencer van Vloten @SpencerVanCity]

Creating Mentorship for Deaf and Disabled Writers is a mentorship program designed to support the creative growth and professional development of Deaf and disabled writers.

Aspiring writers with a disability can apply until October 24th: https://t.co/iqY1j32LIY

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

🗓️ December 3 – Save the Date!

✔️ Pre-recorded video presentations available in advance

✔️ Live panels & discussions for real-time exchange

✔️ Launch of the 3rd Canadian Disability Poverty Report Card

Be part of the conversation. More details soon!

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

Kristin has a neurological disorder and is a quadraplegic. She talks about how current social benefits and services are piece-meal and siloed, on top of being inadequate.

Full video: https://t.co/a6UL3l8Krp

#EndDisabilityPoverty

[Zachary Weeks👨‍🦼♿️ @zacharyweeks]

Disability services in Alberta are struggling. 💚 But together, we can do better.

Join me and @MarieFrRenaud on Oct 14 for a virtual townhall.

Register⬇️ https://t.co/PeIQsRVpJQ

Let’s build it better. Let’s build it together. 💚
#Ableg #YEG #YYC #Alberta #DisabilityTownHall

[Zachary Weeks👨‍🦼♿️ @zacharyweeks]

Starting in 2026, everyone on AISH will be reviewed. Most will be moved into ADAP — with $200 less a month.

If you don't think this is right, please share! 💚

[Spencer van Vloten @SpencerVanCity]

The Library Of Lived Experience is a digital collection of stories & resources from people with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and more

The Library's looking for BC folks to join upcoming consultations, with participants earning $30 per hour.

https://t.co/aPjBAxDU7p #bced

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

**Deadline extended to August 15**

Are you working on a poverty reduction project involving people with disabilities?

Submit an abstract or presentation to DWP for our 2025 online research symposium.

Find out how: https://t.co/T9pHSvgzeu