COVID concerns of disabled people multiply as health protocols lifted
By Nancy Hansen and Shannon Sampert In the two years we’ve been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become clear just how precarious the social
COVID concerns of disabled people multiply as health protocols lifted
By Nancy Hansen and Shannon Sampert In the two years we’ve been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become clear just how precarious the social
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By Rebecca Blissett The words we use carry meaning and power. This was the theme of a live discussion held
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The power of inclusive language
By Rebecca Blissett The words we use carry meaning and power. This was the theme of a live discussion held for International Day of Persons
Stuck in long-term care
Without proper support to live at home, there are few, if any choices By Meagan Gillmore Sometimes, the most exciting place Victoria Levack can go is her bedroom. The decorations testify to the 30-year-old’s interests and aspirations. A constellation of photos of her with celebrities at Hal-Con, Halifax’s annual comic
Life lessons from the COVID era
By Darius Foroux We all thought this was a temporary thing. But here we are. People are already calling this the “COVID era” as if they are reading about it in a history book. But we’re still going through it. For most of my friends and family, the social distancing
The power of inclusive language
By Rebecca Blissett The words we use carry meaning and power. This was the theme of a live discussion held for International Day of Persons
Stuck in long-term care
Without proper support to live at home, there are few, if any choices By Meagan Gillmore Sometimes, the most exciting place Victoria Levack can go
Back to Work
All the information regarding how to get Back to Work and your feet again
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The Almighty Job Interview: Acing it Online
By Joanna Samuels, MED With over a year of dealing with this pandemic, it’s time for job seekers and employment support staff to welcome in
Work from home helps
More of us are washing our hands amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but 1 in 4 don’t lather up when they need to, such as after blowing their nose, according to a new CDC report. Forest: Even before 2020 sent our brains into panic mode, our attention spans were waning —
Budgeting during a crisis
By Bradley Atkins Managing a budget for the average Canadian can be a heavy lift. Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have reminded Canadian households that when unexpected events occur, we must be financially prepared. What follows are a practical series of steps that you can take to protect
The Almighty Job Interview: Acing it Online
By Joanna Samuels, MED With over a year of dealing with this pandemic, it’s time for job seekers and employment support staff to welcome in
Work from home helps
More of us are washing our hands amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but 1 in 4 don’t lather up when they need to, such as after
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Wake-up call: Retirees are staying in their homes By Anna Sharratt Ninety-six per cent of Ontario seniors over age 55 who were surveyed, say that
COVID concerns of disabled people multiply as health protocols lifted
By Nancy Hansen and Shannon Sampert In the two years we’ve been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become clear just how precarious the social positioning of disabled people really is. Now, with a loosening of health protocols and cases on the rise again, we, as disabled people, have serious
Going green
Doing your part to save the planet By Rick Lauber Reduce, reuse, recycle—all simple practices that can make a sustainable contribution towards living an eco-friendly lifestyle. Whether you’re helping to plant a community vegetable garden, sitting on the green committee at your local Legion or having a Saturday garage sale,
In the News
Wake-up call: Retirees are staying in their homes By Anna Sharratt Ninety-six per cent of Ontario seniors over age 55 who were surveyed, say that
COVID concerns of disabled people multiply as health protocols lifted
By Nancy Hansen and Shannon Sampert In the two years we’ve been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become clear just how precarious the social
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Inoculating against depression When approaching diseases, scientists usually look for two things—ways to prevent and ways to cure. But with mental illnesses, they have only
FYI…What You Need To Know
Spain’s “crying room” Bang in the middle of its capital city, Madrid, there’s a special place where residents can go to cry. Called La Lloreria, the room is designed to dispel existing stigmas around attending to one’s mental health—be it in the form of crying, taking some time out to
Re-envisioning aging in Canada
By John Muscedere and Alex Mihailidis Ageism is something we’re all familiar with, but many shrug it off as not that serious. In fact, ageism is ingrained in our society. The World Health Organization’s Global Report on Ageism estimates that one in two people hold ageist attitudes. Treating individuals differently
In The News
Inoculating against depression When approaching diseases, scientists usually look for two things—ways to prevent and ways to cure. But with mental illnesses, they have only
FYI…What You Need To Know
Spain’s “crying room” Bang in the middle of its capital city, Madrid, there’s a special place where residents can go to cry. Called La Lloreria,
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