Inclusion Press

Working for inclusion for people of all abilities + backgrounds. All means all!

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But all
is not lost because untold thousands of us can recall those stories- those remarkable moments of wisdom and delight. We honour our friend and mentor.
We will miss him dearly- and we will not forget.

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We have been privileged to spend time together, listening, learning and eating together-for decades. We will miss his delightful turns of phrase as he entranced us with yet another metaphorical community tale.

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For 34 years, John’s wit, wisdom, guidance and friendship were at the core of our Summer Institutes, where his mesmerizing stories left us richer and wiser. On November 1, 2024, John’s passing from this earth-bound phase of his story closes a chapter.

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RIP John McKnight. The inclusion community has lost a true leader and friend.

"All of us are broken, but only some people get named by their brokenness."

https://t.co/85qCMV0YOp

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@InclusionPress He’ll be well-missed by many. He’s taught us all so much!

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I had the honor of recording John’s talks at the @InclusionPress Toronto Summer Institute for several years.

Here’s a snippet from 2010 that, in his storytelling and invocation of Leonard Cohen, conveys a bit of his marvelous gift.

https://t.co/Vk7EAtcEIF

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He lead a life that can’t be easily summarized.

But he was an early community organizer, a disciple of Saul Alinsky, and later mentored a couple students named Barack and Michelle Obama.

https://t.co/LmHdlnDT6t

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John was a visionary.

And he was a great ally to us in the disability community - thinking deeply about how community is denied to disabled people and how it can be restored.

Starting with recognition of our common humanity.

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@EricForestSen,@SenMockler Basic Income grows the economy and saves us money in healthcare and other spending. How can Parliament not pass #S233 which requires gov to just make a plan? Lifelong poverty is unconscionable because of our neglect.

@KPateontheHill @ubi_works

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#repost #📷 @disabilitywithoutpoverty
MOTION PASSED!

History in the making, as the Senate passed Bill C-22. Royal Assent will probably happen by Friday.

Read more in our press release. Link ⤵️

https://t.co/vMP6yZo6hG

#EndDisabilityPoverty

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#repost @sniwwoc Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today is a reminder for all Canadians to reflect upon and learn the history, culture, and contribution of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. Let us learn how to properly honour, appreciate and acknowledge each group.

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While Gabby Melnick has always been an artist, it wasn’t until the 2016 Toronto Summer Institute where she discovered her passion for graphic recording and facilitation – and she hasn’t put the pen down since OUT OF STOCK! ❎ Sign up for the waitlist! ⬇️

https://t.co/WQUB94U2uR

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🚨Choose your INCLUSION BOOKS 📚️✅ Use the 🔗 to select the books - ready for pick-up 🚗 Saturday, May 27, 2023⁠

📅 Choose your books by Noon, Thurs, May 25, 2023. ⁠

https://t.co/2ob1on0QnX⁠
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#inclusion #inclusionpress #bookdrive #spring #books

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#INCLUSION #BOOKS 📚️Outdoor Spring Celebration &
Giveaway! Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 10am & 3pm
7025 Enterprise Way, Windsor ONT - Drive-thru to pick up your #freebook selection OR Park your car to browse & visit!

Fill out the form for your books!
https://t.co/2ob1on0QnX

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I emailed my Senators to vote YES on Bill #S233 for Basic Income and send it to Committee. We can lift millions out of poverty and ensure everyone lives with dignity. Will you join me?

https://t.co/QyPxQGv6t9

@ubi_works @LeahGazan @KPateontheHill

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Tracy Odell - Citizens with Disabilities - Ontario https://t.co/iip7YlkjxK via @YouTube

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@johnwobrien More is always possible - see these possibilities - and then try something

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📸 Do you ever wonder what the #behindthescenes look like during a Path and Maps virtual course? Here is a sneak peek of co-directors and facilitators Jack Pearpoint and Lynda Kahn of #inclusionpress in Action!

#facilitation #community #inclusion #PersonCenteredPlanning

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💚🌻 🚨 *NEW* SPRING 2023 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP! 🌻⏰ 🚨 ⁠
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The PATH & MAPS Virtual Workshop ~ Registration Now Open! ⁠
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WE ARE BACK!! After a successful and energizing WINTER course, we can't wait to dig into our SPRING offering!
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https://t.co/p9u8098QyN
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#inclusion

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#FREE #EBOOK The Values of Inclusion 📗

This booklet was created at the Down Under Institute in Australia in 2012. Several other short articles on #Inclusion by John O’Brien, Connie Lyle O’Brien, Judith Snow, Jack Pearpoint & Marsha Forest.

https://t.co/plVgx7kdQI