Colleen Smereka

[Disabled Doctor @DisabledDoctor]

Blanket statements about AI being universally bad are ableist. We should, of course, be mindful about how we use AI and it is without a doubt being used in unethical ways, but AI is also essential to accessibility. It is necessary for tech such as screen readers, dictation software, editing software, communication software, home assistants, and more. We can fight back against unethical applications of AI while recognizing the value that this tech has to the disabled community.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Doing nothing about inaccessibility for disabled people is not really doing nothing.
It is a hostile, exclusionary act against disabled people.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Once society and government deem disabled people to be a burden, disabled people become expendable, disposable and a target.

Ableism kills.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Inaccessibility is not a mistake or an oversight.
It is a choice.
An exclusionary choice that keeps out disabled people.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

A permission structure has been set up where disabled people have to request access, accommodation, civil rights and justice.
This ableist permission structure ensures that a nondisabled majority serve as the gatekeepers of the rights of and justice for disabled people.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Disabled people are not inferior.
Disabled people are not less worthy.
Disabled people are not less valuable.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

A core tenet of ableism is that nondisabled people believe that disabled people are inferior and need to be controlled.
Such control is devaluing and dehumanizing.
It corrodes the humanity of disabled people.

[Colleen Smereka @ColleenSmereka]

It was a great evening celebrating the work CanLean Society has done for the last 45 years. This organization has certainly had a major impact on my life. I had alot of fun connecting with people. @CanLearnSociety

[Colleen Smereka @ColleenSmereka]

@jastoff @AcadiaU Thank you so much for all you taught us over the last few weeks. I really appreciate you allowing me to show up as I am.

[St. Mary's U Calgary @StMarysUC]

University is not about WHAT?!
Just kidding.
StMU has amazing events, activities and student life focused opportunities, to help you make friends and really grow as an individual.
Please follow to keep up to date with what's going on!
#unilife #study #classes #

[Rajan Sawhney @RajanJSaw]

It was wonderful touring St. Mary’s University this week.

Alberta’s system of post-secondary education offers students many choices and unique experiences.

With an average class size of 25, St. Mary’s provides an engaging and personalized academic pathway for students at their historic Calgary campus.

[PWHL @thepwhlofficial]

The PWHL is proud to support Nursey Night, an initiative led by Sarah Nurse presented by Rogers & in support of Black Girl Hockey Club! 🫶

Starting February 16th, they'll be bringing girls from the Black Girl Hockey Club community to select PWHL Toronto home and away games to cheer on the team and hang out with Nurse after the game.

Nursey Night is a way to introduce more young girls to our incredible sport and help make hockey a more inclusive space. For more information and to sign up, visit https://t.co/5Be6TWNC9t

[Brian Burke @Burkie2020]

This decision has stripped clubs of a powerful community outreach tool and removed meaningful support for Special Initiatives, all to protect a select few who do not want to answer any questions about their choices. I hope the NHL reconsiders in order to remain a leader in DEI.

[CBC News: The National @CBCTheNational]

A group of customers came together to help send their favourite Tim Hortons employee back to school. #TheMoment #takethat2020

[Colleen Smereka @ColleenSmereka]

A couple of Christmas favourites! Thank you to these two amazing artists @jannarden @danjlevy for inspiring me to continue to bring my whole self to all that I’m doing in this world. #livingwithdyslexia

[LorneOfTheRings @OfLorne]

Anybody with me that Elliotte Friedman should start an auction fundraiser to shear that beard? #FriedgeHNIC

[LorneOfTheRings @OfLorne]

I think they should auction off the right to shave Mr Friedman’s beard for charity. I think Brian Burke or Wayne Gretzky should bid and shear him! #FriedgeHNIC