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2013

Jan. 17, 2013: Private Sector Must Show Leadership on Employment and Disability!
(Winnipeg, January 16, 2013) Today Minister Finley and Minister Flaherty made public the Report from the Panel on Labour Market Opportunities for Persons with disabilities entitled “Rethinking DisAbility in the Private Sector.” ...
Jan. 17, 2013: Student mental health services expanding at Alberta universities, colleges
(Edmonton, January 16, 2013 ) University and college students who feel stressed, isolated or overwhelmed will have more mental health professionals and services to stay mentally healthy. The University of Alberta, University of Calgary and...
Jan. 16, 2013: Rethinking disAbility in the Private Sector, from the Panel on Labour Market Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
I am pleased to share with you the report, Rethinking disAbility in the Private Sector, from the Panel on Labour Market Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/consultations/reports/disabilities/rdsp.shtml As you...
Jan. 15, 2013: Recruiting Students - National Campus Mental Health Project webinar January 29, 2013
Are you interested in sharing your thoughts about mental health on college and university campuses in Canada? If so, please consider participating in an interactive free webinar on Jan. 29, 2013 from: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (PST) 11:00 a.m. ...

2012

Dec. 10, 2012: NEADS Hiring Web Developer and Technical Support Analyst - Applications Requested by January 31, 2013
Organization: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). Website: www.neads.ca Part-Time Contract Position: duration 1 year with possibility to continue (flexible hours, minimum twenty and up-to thirty hours per...
Dec. 9, 2012: Announcing the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship
December 9, 2012 Laval, Quebec – The Gaulin Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship – a new national scholarship that promotes the resilience of individuals with mental illness pursuing...
Dec. 7, 2012: Ability Starts Here: Symposium on Inclusive Education and Employment in Halifax in December - Partnership with NEADS
(Halifax, September 12, 2012) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to announce a collaboration with the 5th Annual Symposium on Inclusive Education and Employment - Ability Starts Here - Join the...
Dec. 7, 2012: Jennison Asuncion receives Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal!
Jennison Asuncion, NEADS' Senior Advisor was awarded with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on December 4th, 2012. In receiving his award, Jennison was cited by RBC, the company that put his name forward, in part, for his...
Dec. 6, 2012: Captioned videos of NEADS' Strategies to Employment events in Victoria and Vancouver now available!
(Ottawa, December 7, 2012) - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is engaged in a project to hold three one-day “Strategies to Employment” Forums in Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna, British...
Dec. 5, 2012: NEADS receives funding from Government of Canada to hold employment forums in British Columbia
(Ottawa, August 28, 2012) - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is pleased to announce that we have entered into a contribution agreement with the Government of Canada in British Columbia to hold three one-day...
Dec. 3, 2012: December 3, 2012, International Day of Persons with Disabilities
For Immediate Release - We All Are People With Disabilities: You Are Us - We are women and men, boys and girls, moms and dads, children and seniors, workers and the unemployed, students and teachers, leaders in our...
Nov. 30, 2012: Announcing the NEADS Board of Directors for 2013-2014
We are pleased to announce the results of the nomination process for the 2013-2014 National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Board of Directors. Nominations were filed for 8 of the 12 seats on the Board. The following...
Nov. 27, 2012: Donate now to help NEADS Continue Its Work on Behalf of Post-Secondary Students and Graduates with Disabilities
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is a registered charity that was established in 1986. Our mandate is to support full access to and participation in post-secondary...
Nov. 26, 2012: York University's Critical Disability Studies Graduate Student Conference - April 9th, 2013
York University’s Critical Disability Studies Student Association (CDSSA) will be holding its 9th annual graduate student conference on Saturday, April 6th, 2013 at York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The conference is meant...
Nov. 15, 2012: DIS 397: DISABILITY HISTORY AND CULTURE: FROM HOMER TO HIP HOP
Spring 2013 (January 8 - May 7, 2013) from the Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa An online (asynchronous-access at your own time) 3 credit course INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Steven Brown, Associate Professor, Center...
Oct. 17, 2012: Making Cents of Your Student Finances: a Workshop on How to Make Your Educational Dollars Go Further!
(Vancouver, October 15, 2012) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is pleased to announce an event like no other, addressing the important topics of financial literacy and financial aid entitled: Making...
Oct. 2, 2012: NEADS Board of Directors Election 2012
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) will be holding its Annual General Membership meeting on the 10th day of November 2012 at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown (6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia). The...
Sep. 27, 2012: UOIT students now eligible for $20,000 TD Scholarship in Rehabilitation-Related Research for People with Disabilities
September 25, 2012 –The TD Grant in Medical Excellence: A Scholarship in Rehabilitation-Related Research for People with Disabilities has expanded its eligibility to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). The scholarship...
Sep. 18, 2012: NEADS Announces the winner of the Holly Bartlett Memorial Award
(August 30, 2012) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and the family of the late Holly Bartlett are thrilled to announce the winner of the Holly Bartlett Memorial Award. Josh Levitan, an Applied Mathematics and...
Sep. 18, 2012: NEADS Student Awards Program winners announced
(Ottawa, August 30, 2012) - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our funding partners BMO Capital Markets, Enbridge Liquids Pipelines, Scotiabank, and Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services, are...
Aug. 29, 2012: Easier online access to post-secondary funding for Alberta students
(August 28, 2012 - Edmonton, Government of Alberta) More Albertans can pursue their post-secondary goals thanks to the new and improved Student Aid Alberta program. Changes to contribution requirements make it easier for students to...
Aug. 11, 2012: NOTICE FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
(Ottawa, August 10, 2012) Dear Members, Notice is hereby given to all members that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) will be held on the 10th day of November 2012 at the Hilton...
Aug. 8, 2012: About the Mad Students Society
Who are we? Mad Students Society (MSS), created in 2005, is a ‘peer’ group of/for students who are attending or planning to attend post-secondary or adult education institutions and have personal past/present experiences with...
Jul. 20, 2012: Project Assistant – NEADS British Columbia Employment Forums Project - Application deadline extended
Job title: Project Assistant Organization: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). Organization’s website: www.neads.ca Project duration: Early August 2012 to March 31, 2013 Hourly compensation:...
Jul. 18, 2012: 2012 CENTENNIAL FLAME RESEARCH AWARD
For immediate release Ottawa, June 22, 2012 - The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities is inviting Canadians with disabilities to apply for the 2012 Centennial...
Jul. 6, 2012: 2011 Capacity Building Initiative: Multi-year grants recipients - Deaf and disability arts organizations
(Ottawa, July 6, 2012) In alignment with its strategic plan, Strengthening Connections 2011-16, and its overall commitment to equity and access, the Canada Council for the Arts has published Expanding the Arts: Deaf and Disability Arts, Access...
Jul. 6, 2012: Post-Doctoral Fellow: Biotechnology Laboratory of Health Canada
June 19, 2012 Employer: Location: Ottawa, ON Closing Date: August 3, 2012 Job Description The deadline for applications is August 1, 2012 The Biotechnology Laboratory of Health Canada, Ottawa is looking for a Post-Doctoral...
Jun. 28, 2012: Universal Design for Digital Media: Where Usability & Accessibility Meet
Universal Design for Digital Media – a 3-credit course, offered through University of Colorado at Boulder (Register at: University of Colorado at Boulder, Continuing Education (under ATLAS program) Fall 2012...
Jun. 19, 2012: Call for Submissions: Getting and Keeping a Job— What makes a difference?
Despite barriers in the labour market, there are Canadians with disabilities who have been successful in obtaining employment and progressing in their chosen careers. If this describes your work experience, the Council of Canadians...
Jun. 14, 2012: 5th Annual Symposium on Inclusive Education and Employment
On Monday, December 3rd and Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 join us at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in celebrating the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Our theme of this year’s event is: ‘Ability...
Jun. 13, 2012: Conference call for papers: 1st Annual INSPIRe Virtual Symposium September 22nd, 2012
International Network of Student Perspectives In Research: Illuminating the world through student research, networking and discussion “Exploring ability expectations through diverse disciplines and topics”
Jun. 13, 2012: Accessible Media Inc. Scholarship Program 2012
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is a not-for-profit multimedia organization operating two broadcast services, AMI-audio and AMI-tv, and a companion website (ami.ca). AMI serves more than five million Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, deaf...
May. 17, 2012: The Guelph Accessibility Conference
Possibility ♦ Opportunity ♦ Action Monday to Wednesday, May 28 to 30, 2012 University of Guelph Fill your day with sessions, workshops, A11yCamp and more! Join the 2012 Accessibility Conference and attend sessions Tuesday and...
May. 16, 2012: Enhancing Accessibility in Post-Secondary Education Institutions: A Guide for Disability Service Providers
Ottawa, March 29, 2012 - The association is proud to announce the availability of a new, comprehensive guide on disability service provision and accommodations at colleges and universities in Canada. This Guide is now available on the...
May. 8, 2012: New source of support for campus career centres!
Ottawa, November 24, 2011 - Thanks to the generosity of TD Bank Group, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is launching a new project that will focus on supporting campus career centres in serving students with...
May. 8, 2012: Manitoba to Promote Inclusiveness: Public Input Sought In Developing Accessibility Legislation
(Winnipeg, May 1, 2012) Manitoba wants input into legislation to ensure social and physical barriers are removed to increase accessibility for people with disabilities, Family Services and Labour Minister Jennifer Howard, minister responsible...
Apr. 23, 2012: Scotiabank and Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services support NEADS Student Awards Program
(Ottawa, March 23, 2012) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is pleased to announce that we have received funding support for two additional student awards for the NEADS National Student Awards Program...
Apr. 20, 2012: DIS 397: DISABILITY HISTORY AND CULTURE: FROM HOMER TO HIP HOP - Online Course from the Centre of Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Fall 2012 (August 21-Dec. 4, 2012) An online (asynchronous—access at your own time) 3 credit course. Instructor: Dr. Steven Brown, Associate Professor, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawai‘i at...
Apr. 10, 2012: PAANS Scholarship for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities In Nova Scotia
Purpose: To assist Nova Scotians with disabilities in their pursuit of post-secondary education and training. Supported by: Casino Nova Scotia, TD Canada Trust, Casino Sydney, Bell/Aliant...
Apr. 4, 2012: British Columbia Paraplegic Foundation Post-Secondary Bursaries
The British Columbia Paraplegic Foundation is now calling for applications from students, or prospective students for their annual bursaries. Bursaries administered by the BC Paraplegic Foundation are available to students who have a spinal cord...
Apr. 3, 2012: TD Bank Group scholarship helps fix inequality in graduate education for people with disabilities
March 8, 2012– Anita Kaiser always planned to be a physiotherapist or a chiropractor. That was until a car crash in 1996 left her paralyzed below her chest. She knew then her new focus would be rehabilitation research. Thanks to TD Bank...
Mar. 28, 2012: The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) is pleased to announce the following scholarship program:
2012 MATTINSON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Objective: To encourage Canadian students with permanent disabilities to pursue university studies with the ultimate objective of obtaining a first undergraduate...
Mar. 28, 2012: CNIB’s College and University Preparation Program
Are you a student who is blind or partially sighted and planning to attend college or university? • Wondering how you will meet the challenges? • Want to increase your chances of success? • Interested in meeting...
Mar. 16, 2012: NEADS' Edmonton Employment Forum, March 23rd (Registration online until March 21st or On-Site)
NEADS will be holding its Edmonton Employment Forum on Friday, March 23 at the Matrix Hotel (10640 100 Avenue Northwest) in Edmonton, Alberta. The event takes place in the Quartz Ballroom from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We have extended the...
Mar. 8, 2012: Request for Proposals for NEADS Leadership Training
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS: www.neads.ca) is now accepting proposals for delivery of a two day leadership training event on May 12 and 13, 2012 in Toronto. Instructions for preparation and submission of...
Mar. 6, 2012: NEADS National Student Awards and Holly Bartlett Memorial Award -- Deadline March 15th
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the NEADS National Student Awards Program and the Holly Bartlett Memorial Award. These awards are offered to encourage full access to...
Feb. 29, 2012: Council of Ontario Universities Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) competition
Ontario university students are being challenged to put their creative minds to work to develop solutions that will make the world more accessible for people with disabilities, including new IDeAs for devices, software, architectural design...
Feb. 13, 2012: Important Notice About NEADS Systems
As part of a regular backup of our IT systems, NEADS suffered a major hardware failure. As a result, we lost a significant amount of data. We are in the process of recovering what we are able to, and figuring out what we have lost and need to...

2011

Nov. 28, 2011: Scholarship supports promising research careers of graduate students with disabilities
November 28, 2011 – Making public parks more accessible and understanding how the human body compensates after the loss of an eye are what Jason Angel and Stefania Moro hope to accomplish with their research. The two graduate students are...
Oct. 4, 2011: NEADS and BMO Capital Markets Announce Winners of Equity Through Education
Ottawa, October 4, 2011 - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and BMO Capital Markets are pleased to announce the 12 outstanding winners of the 2011 NEADS Equity Through Education Student Awards Program. All...
Oct. 4, 2011: NEADS Announces the winner of the Holly Bartlett Memorial Award
Ottawa, October 4, 2011 - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and the family of the late Holly Bartlett are thrilled to announce the winner of the Holly Bartlett Memorial Award. Raquel Baldwinson, an undergraduate...

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