Just minutes ago at #COSP18: Our own @KristaCarrNB took the floor at the UN General Assembly and delivered an incredibly powerful message. 🎤
She spoke directly to *all* countries, including Canada's delegation.
This wasn't just a speech; it was a stand.
For too long, Canada has heard the UN's directives: ➡️ Repeal MAiD Track 2
➡️ Close institutions
➡️ End segregation in ALL its forms
➡️ Deliver a REAL disability benefit
These are not suggestions. They are human rights obligations.
Krista's message was clear & unwavering: Ableism rebrands, but our resolve only strengthens. Every broken promise, every new label for old exclusion, fuels our fight.
To families in Canada: We see you. Your fight matters. To governments: We see through the new labels. Rights are NOT negotiable.
"We have courage. We have the Convention. We have each other. And we are NOT going anywhere."
- Krista Carr
The world heard. Now Canada must act.
Watch her full remarks below. 👇
#COSP18 #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #cdnpoli #CRPD #HumanRights #Accountability #InclusionCanada #MAiD #Deinstitutionalization
One cannot claim parents are freely choosing, when in reality one option is readily available and the other, the inclusive classroom, is not. It is clear that @EPSBNews prefers to segregate children with autism.
"Scapegoating students with challenging behaviour as the source of the problem with education reinforces stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs towards disability.”
We want to wish all teachers, support staff, principals, parents and learners a wonderful start to a new school year.
Remember, all learners have the right to be in school in their community learning alongside their peers.
#RightToInclusiveEducation
⛳ Join us for the 4th Annual Koch Classic Golf Tournament, supporting the Hannah Gunderson Memorial Fund, Saturday, July 8 2023 at The Ranch Golf and Country Club! For more information and to register visit: https://t.co/N3MvHOWhrt
It’s time to #HaveTheConversationAB and let your MLA candidates know that you expect people with developmental disabilities to be included in the election. Parent @d_gunder did, and has some tips to share. https://t.co/y8A2RhsTci
#DisabilityInclusionVoteAB#ABVote
The temperature is warming up and the driving ranges will be open soon!🏌️♀️Join us at the 4th Annual Koch Classic Golf Tournament July 8, 2023! https://t.co/icTm7XD4uP
Family calls for support are up over 70% this year, so donations are needed more than ever! Our family knows first hand how @InclusionAB is Changing Lives Changing Communities 2/2
Thank you to our guests who were up early this morning for the #inclusionabfundraiser2022 listening to stories that enable lives of hope and promise for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 1/2
"Kathy and Dave are parents who have strongly encouraged their own children and the members of their community to live and truly believe in an inclusive vision."-Simone Chalifoux, parent
“We see hundreds of individuals and families every year who refuse to give up on the dreams most of us take for granted: a life of inclusion, belonging, and possibilities. Inclusion Alberta, they will tell you, is the lifeline that sustains their hope.” -@pbowman_trish, CEO
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to Inclusion Alberta for the creation of the Hannah Gunderson Memorial Fund announced this evening at the President's Reception! #FamConf2021
Our CEO, Trish Bowman, announces the Hannah Gunderson Memorial Fund. This fund will provide up to $3K per year for a student with a developmental disability, who would like to pursue Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, but are unable to due to financial barriers.