Spectrum Society

Express yourself, Build your network, Find your voice. Vancouver agency supports folks wi disabilities to lead & organize services also publishing & pedagogy

[Joanne Sansome @joanne_sansome]

It’s July, 1st 2023, that means:
It’s 25 years today, since our first joint first & deputy first ministers became official…
It’s Canada Day (Happy Canada Day to all my lovely Canadian friends!) and last but not least Happy Disability Pride Month to all the tribe near and far 💜

[Canadian Down Syndrome Society @CdnDownSyndrome]

People with disabilities who are living in poverty can't wait. Contact your MP and urge them to prioritize Bill C-22 using @Disability_WP's online tool, it takes just a few clicks: https://t.co/RWIxc2Ps67

#DisabilityWithoutPoverty #BillC22 #CanadaDisabilityBenefit

[Inclusion BC @InclusionBC]

Make sure to register! The series starts online next week!
https://t.co/Nq3W7By8bv

[Inclusion BC @InclusionBC]

Calling families in the Lower Mainland! Join online and in Richmond for free! Learn about advocating for your loved one with a disability

https://t.co/Nq3W7BxAlX

@VelaCanada @BCCFA @AspireRichmond @posAbilitiesCA @SSCLSpectrum @cdba_bc @NSConneXions @MilieuFamily @nsdrc @FSIBC

[posAbilities @posAbilitiesCA]

Find out how you can strengthen your advocacy and access resources to help your loved one with a disability flourish! @InclusionBC @VelaCanada @BCCFA @AspireRichmond @SSCLSpectrum @cdba_bc @NSConneXions @MilieuFamily @nsdrc @FSIBC
https://t.co/uRQvTb7ocu

[The Tyee @TheTyee]

“When my time comes, it’s only a matter of reaching out. But even those small steps are hard.”

An eight-pillar model wants to see equitable supports mandatory — not just suggested. @Kehyslop interviews the current and former foster care youths behind it.
https://t.co/KMOW3Hlrig

[Deepi Leihl @Deepi_L]

Had a great time discussing my relationship with language and disability on @CiTRradio's @access_citr! If interested in listening or want to download the podcast, please check out the link here: https://t.co/ps9wNRkdhu .

[Deepi Leihl @Deepi_L]

Please donate whatever you can to @CiTRradio & support & send some love to @access_citr! Every little bit helps & if you cannot donate, please spread the word around. To do so, please go to https://t.co/hBXyqP6hhv . You can win awesome prizes if you donate $30 or more! Thank you!

[Michelle Cyca @michellecyca]

listened to @Canadaland this morning & @jessebrown claimed that "no one has ever been inspired by Vancouver to write a great novel" so now I feel obligated to do a thread about great Vancouver novels:

[M @westgoos]

Inclusion Works, taking place in Vancouver B.C., from June 6-9, 2023,

Please review the following Call for Workshop instructors and complete the application form to submit your proposal by the closing date of Friday, December 30, 2022.

https://t.co/OgJKwEoPTz

[ISS @integrasupport]

We are committed to leaning into the call to action on this second #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation. We are reflecting to ensure we do not forget the painful history of the residential school system and it’s lasting impact on Indigenous communities and their well being.

[BC CEO Network @BCCEONetwork]

Today and each day, the Network is committed to the call to action. #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation

[BC CEO Network @BCCEONetwork]

We are looking forward to seeing members in Harrison Hot Springs for the Leadership Forum, AGM, and professional development days for home share and finance teams. If you haven’t registered yet, please do so via the website.

[Doug Tennant @DouglasRTennant]

Community leader and Self-Advocate of Semiahmoo member Lauren Simpson ensured people w/disabilities were included in @CityofSurrey’s Housing Needs Report by making a plain language housing survey and getting 100+ respondents involved. @BCNPHA #DisabilityRights @InclusionBC

[Fiona W-Walsh @fwwalsh]

We are accepting new applicants for fall 2022! Inclusive for credit post-secondary education at its best!! https://t.co/E2uB5KcgkK

[Spectrum Society @SSCLSpectrum]

Watch out for the sun this weekend - Stay Sun Safe!

[CollingwoodCPC Coordinator @CollingwoodcpcC]

@CollingwoodCPC:
To our Seniors, here are more details re: the Scooter Rodeo scheduled for the Pedestrian Safety Day.
Sign up before all the spots are taken.

[CollingwoodCPC Coordinator @CollingwoodcpcC]

@CollingwoodCPC:
Tomorrow, we will be hosting a full day event w/ our ‘Collingwood CPC Pedestrian Safety Day’.
Check out the schedule for the day.
We are fortunate to work with our #partners in promoting #Pedestrian #Safety to all age groups.
This Safety Event is for everyone.

[Doug Tennant @DouglasRTennant]

Here’s the 60-sec trailer for Lauren's Story documentary-a young women whose dream of a safe&affordable home is rejected. Please share widely if you believe in a @CityofSurrey that values all people https://t.co/Uy9jr4uZC3 via @YouTube