Canadian Abilities

Home of the Canadian Abilities Foundation & Abilities magazine

[Canadian Abilities @abilitiescanada]

What a night. 🎵 Thank you to everyone who packed Koerner Hall on Wednesday and made this evening so special. A special thank you to the @cibc Foundation for their generous donation in support of Canada’s caregivers. We are so grateful.

#CanadaCares #Abilitiesfoundation #SupportCaregivers #ThankYou

[Canadian Abilities @abilitiescanada]

Disabled people experience higher rates of depression and anxiety and use mental health services more than non-disabled people. Yet new research confirms what many already know firsthand: ableism is deeply embedded in the care they receive.

From being turned away at hospital admission to having a blind patient told to “go for a drive” as a stress strategy, these aren’t edge cases. They’re systemic failures.

Disability-affirming care isn’t optional. It’s overdue.

#Ableism #DisabilityRights #MentalHealthCare #Accessibility

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[Canadian Abilities @abilitiescanada]

“I don’t need to shrink myself to make other people comfortable.” Chelsie Hill turned paralysis at 17 into the Rollettes, a global wheelchair dance team. On dance, motherhood, the Paris Paralympics & raising the bar on what inclusion actually looks like. https://t.co/G5hDaTxaDk

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From a steel tank wheelchair to dancing molecules that regrow nerves. Spinal cord research isn’t a charity case anymore, it’s one of the most important frontiers in medicine. Read why Paralympian Joel Dembe believes a cure is coming in his lifetime. #SpinalCordInjury

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The DEI debate is loud. The data is louder. Companies rolling back diversity programs aren’t making a bold stand, they’re leaving money on the table.
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Nurses lead. Nurses advocate. Nurses show up for patients, families, and caregivers every single day. This National Nursing Week, we see you. 💚
#NursingWeek2026 #ThePowerofNurses #Nurses2026

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Known as the “fast friend procedure”, researchers have suggested some questions to help parents feel closer bonds with their children. Fun questions include: What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever experienced. If you could go anywhere, where that be? And, if a crystal ball could tell you about your life, what would you want to know? Also, thoughtfully discussing topics that really matter or exchange personal information that might be painful, or negative also brings families closer. 
Source: University of Amsterdam

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What’s Ghost Tapping? Contactless payment where fraudsters get close to your wallet or phone often by bumping into you. They steal funds from your accounts by using a hidden reader that triggers a small tap-to-pay transaction at first. When you don’t notice quickly they move to larger charges. Protect yourself by using cash, setting up instant transaction notifications using a phone case to block signals, disabling the tap features and regularly review statements. 
- @north_news

[Canadian Abilities @abilitiescanada]

Free. Local. Practical. 🙌 Learn emergency prep, home safety & fall prevention at the Canadian Abilities Foundation’s Safety First presentation May 21 in Peterborough. Register with Course ID: 81829!

[Canadian Abilities @abilitiescanada]

Ready to unlock the hidden job market? Join Career Coach Joey Florence for a FREE online workshop on May 5th at 6:30 PM EDT — register through this link:

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Being outdoors can trigger measurable changes inside your body from lowering stress hormones to easing blood pressure and even improving gut health. Even a lunch time walk in the park where you can smell pine or hear birds and the rustling of the leaves helps you to unconsciously relax. Spending time outdoors triggers our endocrine system and the scent of the trees and soil is full of organic compounds that, when you breathe them in, pass into your bloodstream. - BBC

[Canadian Abilities @abilitiescanada]

Are you job hunting with a disability?
Help us improve inclusive job opportunities. Start by taking a quiz today for a chance to win a @TimHortons gift card

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[Canadian Abilities @abilitiescanada]

🎶 Join us June 10 at Koerner Hall for The Jukebox Beatles Tribute in support of Canada Cares – Canadian Abilities Foundation.

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According to science, men lose 1% of their testosterone each year which can wreck mental + physical health. Enter @TeamWellcore who created a hormone optimization program that boosts testosterone, can improve strength, sex drive, fat loss, mood, sleep, energy & more.

[Canadian Abilities @abilitiescanada]

The Art of Caring 🤍 An unforgettable evening of art, music, and meaningful conversation in support of caregivers across Canada.

Thank you to our artists, performers, donors, and partners—and to the caregivers whose compassion and resilience inspire everything we do.

[Canadian Abilities @abilitiescanada]

Imagine coming home & with a tap on go the lights, your favourite playlist starts, & the thermostat adjusts to your preferred temperature. No apps or voice commands; push a button. The new Flic 2 Smart Button is simple to set-up and even simpler to use. https://t.co/GEgfbFdnjj

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Nobi AI Smart Lamp: An AI powered smart lamp that focuses on fall detection and prevention Nobi light detects a fall, it notifies the caregiver or family members so help can be summoned. 
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Meditation Mouse: Designed for kids this soft & cuddly friend, may help teens & adults too. It introduces guided meditation & breathing exercises to unwind using 3 calming modes: nightime soothing sounds, bedtime wind down exercises & daytime relaxation. @Mattel