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2024

Dec. 5, 2024: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Territories Directors
Nov. 25, 2024: Join the Youth Episodic Disability Forum: Building Community, Driving Change
Are you a youth living with an episodic disability or a disability professional passionate about supporting young people? The Youth Episodic Disability Forum is your space to connect, collaborate, and advocate for change! This national forum...
Nov. 18, 2024: Work at NEADS: Hiring a Communications & Partnerships Director
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications from interested job candidates to fill our Communications and Partnerships Director role! We’re seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, and creative team...
Nov. 4, 2024: Discovering Your Path: NEADS Presents Innovative Approaches to Employment Support Through Virtual Job Coaching
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) announces an upcoming webinar showcasing its newest program, ’Building Employment Pathways’, featuring innovative approaches to virtual job coaching and employment...
Oct. 7, 2024: Join NEADS in Antigonish on October 23rd!
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students and the Spatializing Care Lab on Wednesday, October 23rd from 12:00 pm - 5:00pm AT at the Charles V Keating Conference Centre (Room B) and on zoom for the Antigonish stop of our State...
Oct. 1, 2024: In Memoriam of Meredith Brison-Brown, NEADS Nova Scotia Director
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) deeply regrets to inform our community of the passing of our Nova Scotia Director, Meredith Brison-Brown. After learning late last week that Meredith passed away at home on July...
Sep. 23, 2024: You Belong in Law School Imagining Futures for Students with Disabilities
Where are the disabled lawyers? Representations of disabled people in the field of law are few and far between. This lack of representation combined with the myths and mythology of both disability and legal practice means that potential law...
Sep. 10, 2024: What can we learn from the research? Discussing the Impact of the Pandemic on Disabled Graduate Students
On October 2, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm ET, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) will be joined by Dr. Kathleen Clarke, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Wilfrid Laurier University. Dr. Clarke...
Aug. 21, 2024: NEADS State of the Schools Tour Toronto Stop September 20
NEADS' State of the Schools Tour – Toronto Stop Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) as we begin the second year of our hybrid State of the Schools Tour. On September 20, 2024, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm...
Aug. 12, 2024: Media Release about the 2024 Financial Assistance Program
NEADS Accepting Applications to the Fall 2024 Financial Assistance Program Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 5pm PT, pacific time (Ottawa, Monday, August 11, 2024) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now...
Aug. 6, 2024: Disabled Post-Secondary Students & Recent Graduates Eligible For 20 Hours Of Free Virtual Job Coaching Through Building Employment Pathways Program Expansion
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is pleased to announce that effective August 6, 2024 it is expanding eligibility for its Building Employment Pathways for Persons With Disabilities program. Building Employment...
Aug. 6, 2024: NEADS Navigating the Transition to Post-Secondary Education and Financial Assistance Program Information Session 
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) team on August 28 2024, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm EDT, for an information session about the transition to post-secondary education and our financial assistance program. Katja...
Aug. 1, 2024: Exploring the Intricacies of Apprenticeship as an Employment Pathway for Persons with Disabilities
On September 3, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm ET, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) will be joined by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) and the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW), for a...
Jul. 10, 2024: Interested in Shaping the Future of Disability Accommodations?
Call for Participants Crip Time, Law and the Duty to Accommodate: Toward a Legal Materialist Understanding of the Lives of Workers with Disabilities Purpose of the research: This research study aims to explore how conceptions of time...
Jul. 9, 2024: Through Entrepreneurship: How Disabled and Neurodivergent Students and Graduates are Paving the Path to Accessible and Inclusive Employment Opportunities
Entrepreneurship is a means of employment increasingly becoming more attainable for disabled and neurodivergent students and graduates than other employment opportunities. Not only can disabled and neurodivergent entrepreneurs actively contribute...
Jul. 9, 2024: Call for Focus Group Participants Disabled Students and Employees in Skilled Trades
On August 29, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 am ET, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) will moderate a focus group for disabled students in Ontarian skilled trades program and disabled employees in the Ontarian skilled trades sectors to learn...
Jun. 26, 2024: NEADS Celebrates Pride Month!
Ottawa, ONFriday, June 28th, 2024 As the month of June winds down, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) would like to wish the #MyNEADS Community an accessible, inclusive, and empowering Pride Month, and reaffirm our...
Jun. 21, 2024: 2024 Federal Budget Analysis: Potential Impacts on Disabled and Neurodivergent Post-Secondary Students and Graduates
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Carly Fox, Communications & Partnerships Director June 14th, 2024 About NEADS The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), is a by-and-for...
Jun. 11, 2024: The State of Accessible and Inclusive Post-Secondary Education in Canada: Learning from the Narratives of Disabled and Neurodivergent Persons
For the past two years, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has visited postsecondary campuses throughout the country as part of our State of the Schools Tour. We have engaged with both undergraduate and graduate...
Jun. 6, 2024: NEADS Announces Recipients of the 2023 NEADS National Student Awards and AMI Scholarship Programs!
(Ottawa, June 4, 2024) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our funding partners: the Government of Canada's Supports for Student Learning Program, Canada Post, Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) Connor Clark...
May. 14, 2024: Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD) Celebrates NAAW: Creating Accessible Spaces for Those With Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
On May 27th at 1:00 pm ET on Zoom, the team from the Environmental Health Associations of Canada and Québec will share with participants information about multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and how to create accessible spaces that are...
May. 7, 2024: Can a Crip Utopia Exist in Post-Secondary Education?
Happy National AccessAbility Week! Join the National Education Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on May 27, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm ET, as we enter in a discussion with disabled students and disabled activists to imagine a...
Apr. 29, 2024: Analysis of the 2024 Federal Budget: Potential Impacts on Disabled Post-Secondary Students
News Release: April 22nd, 2024 (Ottawa, Ontario) National Educational Association of Disabled Students Following the tabling of Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia...
Apr. 18, 2024: NEADS Accepting Applications To Summer 2024 Financial Assistance Program
Friday April 19, 2024Algonquin Anishinabe Territory / Ottawa, ONDeadline: Friday June 14, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST.The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the...
Mar. 18, 2024: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) announces Gabrielle Veilleux-Verreault as the winner of the 2023 Canada Post Award for Students with Disabilities
(Ottawa, March 18, 2024) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students and Canada Post are very pleased to announce Gabrielle Veilleux-Verreault as the 2023 recipient of the Canada Post Award for Students with Disabilities. Gabrielle...
Mar. 1, 2024: Introducing THE 2024-2025 AEBC AND ALLYANT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 AEBC/Allyant Scholarship Program. The application deadline is Friday, May 17th, 2024. All applications and supporting materials must be...
Feb. 22, 2024: NEADS signs on to support Trans Action Alberta Coalition
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has just signed on as a supporting organization of the Trans Action Alberta Coalition. We are a cross-disability, consumer directed non-governmental organization that represents...
Feb. 2, 2024: Join NEADS on the State of the Schools Tour Vancouver Stop!
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), Simon Fraser University’s Disability and Neurodivergence Alliance (DNA), and University of British Columbia’s Disabilities United Collective (DUC) on Monday...
Jan. 20, 2024: NEADS x Realize: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Leading to Belonging
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on Friday, February 9th at 6pm ET on Zoom as we host Realize Canada for our latest Virtual Access for All Webinar!Ingrid Palmer, Realize’s IDEAL Officer, will highlight...
Jan. 18, 2024: September openings at Carleton University and Algonquin College for Students with Disabilities who wish to live on campus
The Attendant Services Program operating at Carleton University and Algonquin College in Ottawa is pleased to announce that there will be spaces available this September for college and university students with disabilities that would like to...
Jan. 18, 2024: Programme de bourses de l’AQEIPS : édition spéciale du 25e anniversaire!
The Québec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) is proud to launch the 25th edition of its bursary program for post-secondary students with disabilities (SWD). The goal of the program is to support SWD...
Jan. 17, 2024: Join the AMI Research Panel
About the Research PanelAMI's Research Panel serves as an ongoing feedback mechanism between AMI and the community. Canadians from the disability community are invited to join and share insights and opinions on accessible technology, TV...
Jan. 15, 2024: NEADS Financial Assistance Program Information Session on January 26th
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Team on Friday January 26th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm EDT as we discuss our financial assistance program and financial aid related resources for disabled post-secondary students...
Jan. 9, 2024: Best Practices in Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Individuals with Speech Disabilities
Participate in a study on Best Practices in Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Individuals with Speech Disabilities* Our project aims at collecting and curating lived experiences from the employee’s perspective to inform a framework for...
Jan. 4, 2024: NEADS Accepting Applications to the Winter 2024 Financial Assistance Program
Deadline: Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5pm PT, pacific time (Ottawa, January 4, 2024) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the Winter 2024 semester of the NEADS Financial Assistance...

2023

Dec. 19, 2023: Research Study About ADHD and Academic Accommodations
Are you a female undergraduate at an Ontario university? Have you ever looked for or used academic accommodations for ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? We would like to hear from you! We are recruiting participants for a research...
Dec. 13, 2023: Barton Watch Bands $1000 Scholarship Program
We are thrilled to announce the Barton Watch Bands scholarship for students who strive for excellence and outstanding performance. The Barton Watch Bands scholarship provides a one-time award of $1000 to pay for tuition, books, computers, room...
Dec. 8, 2023: 2023 Annual General Meeting of NEADS, January 13th 2024
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on January 13th 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET for our Annual General Meeting reflecting on the organization’s work throughout 2023! We will begin the AGM with our...
Nov. 30, 2023: The launch of WorkAbly: Because we all deserve decent work!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE[Toronto, ON, November 27, 2023] – Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Nipissing University, York University and Durham College, in partnership with four disability organizations across Canada, including the...
Nov. 29, 2023: Navigating Disclosure and Accommodations In The Workplace webinar December 15
MEDIA RELEASE Navigating Disclosure and Accommodations In The Workplace Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on December 15th from 12:00-1:30pm ET via Zoom for a conversation on navigating disclosure and...
Nov. 22, 2023: Government of Canada 2023 Fall Economic Statement Disability Inclusion Analysis
Despite the continued roll-out of enforcement measures under the Accessible Canada Act, the enactment of accessibility standards through Accessibility Standards Canada, the continuation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, and the landmark...
Nov. 17, 2023: NEADS x MyLearningCoach: Expanding Access for Disabled & Neurodivergent Post-Secondary Students
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and MyLearningCoach on Friday, November 24th from 7-8pm ET via zoom for our latest Virtual Access for All Webinar! Please join us as MyLearningCoach’s founder, Deanna...
Nov. 15, 2023: Canadians invited to help design the new Canada Disability Benefit
From: Employment and Social Development CanadaNews releaseNovember 15, 2023 - Gatineau, Quebec - Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, announced the...
Nov. 7, 2023: NEADS Welcomes Vanessa Aase, Stephanie Evans, and Elizabeth Doherty to the Board of Directors
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is beyond excited to welcome Vanessa Aase, Stephanie Evans, and Elizabeth Doherty to our Board of Directors! At this exciting time for the organization as we navigate new projects...
Oct. 12, 2023: Navigating Post-Secondary Education as an Invisibly Disabled Student - October 27, 2PM ET
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on October 27, 2023, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm ET on Zoom for a panel discussing the lived reality of navigating post-secondary education with an invisible disability. This panel...
Sep. 28, 2023: Navigating Employment Opportunities in Higher Education: An Honest Conversation
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on October 13, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET, via Zoom, for a bilingual conversation between individuals with experiential knowledges working in higher education.October is...
Sep. 15, 2023: Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students, the University of New Brunswick (UNB), and UNB's Diversity Within Engineering on Friday, September 29th from 12-4pm AT
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students, the University of New Brunswick (UNB), and UNB’s Diversity Within Engineering on Friday, September 29th from 12-4pm AT at the Fredericton Convention Centre in Room Point St...
Aug. 25, 2023: The passing of Steven Estey, a Canadian disability rights champion
Steven Estey passed away in the afternoon of September 11, 2023. This is devastating news for the disability community and to all who knew and loved Steve. Steve was a significant human rights leader and champion in the Canadian disability...
Aug. 25, 2023: Self-Advocacy and Accommodation Tips and Tricks for Students with Disabilities online event September 15
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on September 15 2023, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET, via Zoom, for a discussion on self-advocacy and asking for accommodations at post-secondary, facilitated by NEADS Research...
Aug. 11, 2023: Understanding the Compounding Realities of Attendant Care Services in Higher Education: A Discussion Between Disabled Students and Service Providers
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on September 8 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET, via Zoom, for a panel on the compounding realities of navigating attendant care services in the realms of higher education...
Aug. 9, 2023: The Complexities of Navigating a New Academic Year for Disabled Students: Where to Begin?
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on August 17th 2023 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm ET via Zoom for a back-to-school workshop facilitated by NEADS’ Research Consultants Chloée Godin-Jacques and...
Jul. 20, 2023: Workplaces REVAMPED: Seeking Racialized Post-Secondary Students with Episodic Disabilities for Paid Community-Based Research Opportunity
In collaboration with Realize Canada’s Workplaces REVAMPED project, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students is looking for racialized post-secondary students with episodic disabilities to participate in a virtual focus...
Jul. 6, 2023: A Year in Review: Looking Back at the first NEADS State of the Schools Tour, event on Zoom July 18th!!
Moderator: Elizabeth Mohler Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on Tuesday, July 18th from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET via zoom for another engaging panel with NEADS researcher, Elizabeth Mohler, and disabled student...
Jul. 4, 2023: Introducing Meredith Brison-Brown, NEADS Nova Scotia Director, and Monique Sangha, NEADS British Columbia Director
(Ottawa, June 9, 2023) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to introduce two new appointments to our Board of Directors: Meredith Brison-Brown, Nova Scotia Director, and Monique Sangha, British Columbia...
Jul. 4, 2023: National Educational Association of Disabled Students Approved For Three Years Of Operational Funding Through Government of Canada�s Social Development Partnerships Program, Disability Component
(Ottawa, June 16th 2023) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of three year operational funding from the Government of Canada’s Social Development...
Jun. 20, 2023: Job Opportunity Sustainable Livelihoods Coach
The Pathways to Employment Project The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is hiring 8 Sustainable Livelihoods Coaches, as part of its new “Pathways to Employment” project, in partnership with Canada...
Jun. 20, 2023: COVID-19 Safety Survey from Students for Barrier Free Access at the University of Toronto
The administrative staff of Students for Barrier-Free Access at the University of Toronto (SBA) have created a COVID-19 Safety Survey to gain a better and more clear understanding of how community members feel about COVID-19 safety on campus and...
Jun. 20, 2023: Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) Youth Council Member Recruitment
Application deadline: July 5, 2023 Apply Today! Please complete the application and upload any documents you feel will support your submission. Once received, our team will identify candidates for the interview stage, ensure that gap...
Jun. 19, 2023: Job Opportunity The Pathways to Employment Project Job Developer
Reports to: Project Manager at NEADS The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is hiring a Job Developer, as part of its new “Pathways to Employment” project, in partnership with Canada Post and other...
Jun. 16, 2023: Call for Participants: Autistic Youth Experiences of "Social Skills" Programs
Summary: Autistic youth (14-26yrs) in Canada are invited to participate in an Autistic-led research project about "social skills" programs and social experiences. This project is made up of an online survey and a potential...
Jun. 7, 2023: The Compounding Effects of Ableism, Heterosexism, and Transphobia in Higher Education: A Discussion Between Student Activists with Intersecting Identities
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on July 5th, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET, via Zoom, for a panel on the complex realities of students with intersecting disability and sexual identities! This webinar is part of...
Jun. 7, 2023: Subject Line: Participate in a Study on Transportation and Accessibility!
How does access to transportation impact your education? If you are a post-secondary student that self identifies as a person with a disability, we would like to hear about your transportation experiences! Please consider participating in a...
Jun. 2, 2023: NEADS London State of the Schools Tour Stop, June 23rd, 2023
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) on June 23rd from 12-4 pm ET in the Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre at King's University College at Western University (266 Epworth...
May. 30, 2023: ASE Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disability: Black Accessibility Knowledge (BLAcK) Hub is now live!
The BLAcK Hub is a confidential, fully accessible, and free resource for Black people with disabilities of all ages, their families, caregivers and support networks. Black people with disabilities informed and designed the Hub to bridge the...
May. 25, 2023: Exploring the Impact of Gender and Disability Based Violence Among Students at Nova Scotia Universities
Research Purpose The number of students with disabilities enrolling in post-secondary education (PSE) in Canada is on the rise. We know that there is a higher rate of gender-based violence experienced by people with disabilities. While PSE...
May. 23, 2023: Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD) celebration of National AccessAbility Week event Friday, June 2 (2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET): Intersectionality, Making Room for Change
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May. It is a time when accessibility and inclusion are promoted across communities and workplaces and a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with...
May. 19, 2023: Manitoba League of Persons With Disabilities (MLPD) celebration of National AccessAbility Week event Sunday, May 28 at 1:00 p.m CST (2:00 p.m. ET)
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May. It is a time when accessibility and inclusion are promoted across communities and workplaces and a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with...
May. 17, 2023: The 2023 National Graduates Survey
The 2023 National Graduates Survey (NGS) focuses on the education and labour market experiences of persons who graduated from public postsecondary educational institutions in 2020. The survey includes questions about academic paths, funding for...
May. 16, 2023: National Educational Association of Disabled Students Launches The Building Employment Pathways For People With Disabilities Project with funding from the Government of Canada
(Ottawa, May 5th 2023) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is excited to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of contributions funding from Employment & Social Development Canada’s Workplace...
May. 16, 2023: New report aims to spark discussion about future world of work for young adults with disability
In the fall of 2022, an Institute for Work & Health (IWH) research team led by Scientist Dr. Arif Jetha set out to examine how working life could change in Canada over the next seven years and what the implications might be for young adults...
May. 12, 2023: Invitation to Participate: The Impacts of the Pandemic on the Educational Experiences of Canadian Graduate Students with Disabilities
Have something to say about your experience of being a graduate student during a pandemic? Now is your chance.My name is Dr. Kathleen Clarke and I’m an Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in the Faculty of Education. I’m...
May. 8, 2023: NEADS National AccessAbility Week event, June 1, 2023: accessibility initiatives and best practices of disability organizations and post-secondary schools
Event Description: National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May. It is a time when accessibility and inclusion are promoted across communities and workplaces and a time to celebrate the...
Apr. 12, 2023: NEADS Virtual Access for All Webinar on navigating graduate school with a disability! (Friday, April 21 7-8 p.m. ET)
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on Friday, April 21 from 7-8 PM ET on zoom for our latest Virtual Access for All Webinar on navigating graduate school with a disability! This panel highlights how graduate...
Mar. 29, 2023: Budget 2023 � Disability Inclusion Measures and Spending
In October 2022, the government launched the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to disability inclusion. Community engagement is a key aspect—the government needs to get views from Canadians with...
Mar. 23, 2023: NEADS Announces Recipients of the 2022 NEADS National Student Awards and AMI Scholarship Programs!
(Ottawa, March 23, 2023) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our funding partners — the Government of Canada's Supports for Student Learning Program, Canada Post, Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) Connor...
Mar. 10, 2023: Launch Event | Black Accessibility Knowledge Hub - April 27, 2023
Join us for the launch of the Black Accessibility Knowledge Hub - Canada's first-ever website and searchable hub dedicated to Black-focused and culturally relevant disability resources. Date: Thursday April 27th, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm...
Mar. 10, 2023: 167 Disabled Canadian Post-Secondary Students Provided With Emergency COVID-19 Support In Year 2 of the NEADS Accessibility Resilience Program
(Ottawa, March 10, 2023) COVID-19 has placed an undue and disproportionate burden on Canadian post-secondary students with disabilities who already faced immense socio-cultural and operational accessibility barriers prior to the pandemic...
Mar. 9, 2023: Join NEADS on the Winnipeg State of the Schools Tour Stop (April 3, 2023)
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), the University of Winnipeg Students Association (UWSA)’s Access Lounge and Disability Justice Collective on Monday, April 3rd from 12-4pm CT at University of...
Mar. 9, 2023: Join NEADS on the State of the School Tour�s Victoria Stop! (March 31, 2023)
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and uVic’s Society for Students with Disabilities (SSD) on Friday, March 31st from 4-8pm Pacific Time at the University of Victoria’s Hickman Building (HHB-105)...
Mar. 8, 2023: SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING RESOURCE & TOOL CONSULTATIONS
As students, staff, and faculty engaged in experiential learning, we hope you’ll join us for an opportunity to provide your input on the resources and tools being developed out of Courage to Act's Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning...
Mar. 8, 2023: 2023-2024 AEBC AND ALLYANT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
The application deadline for the 2023 AEBC/Allyant scholarship program has been extended to Sunday, April 30, 2023. All applications and supporting materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Sunday, April 30th, 2023...
Mar. 8, 2023: Supporting Ontario University Students with Learning Disabilities
Research Study: Looking for students and staff Students with learning disabilities and disability service staff are invited to participate in an interview on accessibility. For more details, please contact Dr. Cameron McKenzie:...
Feb. 28, 2023: NEADS Accepting Applications to the 2023 Student Awards Program
Deadline: Wednesday May 31st, 2023 at 5pm PT, pacific time(Ottawa, March 1st, 2023)The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the Canada Post Award, the AMI Robert Pearson Memorial...
Feb. 13, 2023: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) announces Rivellie Aim�e Tchuisseu Tchepnkep as the winner of the 2022 Canada Post Award for Students with Disabilities
(Ottawa, February 13th, 2023) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students and Canada Post are very pleased to announce Rivellie Aimée Tchuisseu Tchepnkep as the 2022 recipient of this year’s Canada Post Award. Rivellie...
Feb. 5, 2023: NEADS Montreal State of the Schools Tour Stop!
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and the Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) on February 24th from 12-4 pm ET in the Athanase-David Pavillion D-R200 at...
Feb. 2, 2023: Montreal State of the Schools Tour stop!
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and the Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) on February 24th from 12-4 pm ET in the Athanase-David Pavillion Room R200 at...
Feb. 2, 2023: Job Title: Canada Post 2023 Summer Students Opportunities
Job Requisition Id: 163258Business Function: Summer Student (Note: This is not a COOP placement)Primary City: OttawaOther Locations: Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver Province: ONEmployment Type: Student...
Jan. 26, 2023: Join NEADS on the State of the Schools Tour � Ottawa Stop!
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), Carleton Disability Awareness Centre (CDAC), and CU Care on February 27th from 12-4pm ET in Richcraft Hall (RB 2224) at Carleton University and on zoom for our Ottawa State...
Jan. 16, 2023: Emplois �tudiants au gouvernement f�d�ral | Student jobs with the federal government
Work for the largest employer in the country!/Travaillez pour le plus grand employeur au pays! Every year, the federal government hires thousands of students through the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) in a variety of fields, all...

2022

Dec. 13, 2022: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Territories Directors
(Ottawa, December 8, 2022) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications for British Columbia Director, Manitoba Director, New Brunswick Director, Prince Edward Island Director, Nova Scotia...
Dec. 9, 2022: Unscripted and Exposed: When Hyper-visibility, Invisibility, Ableism and the (dis)Abled Body Collide
Interview Invitation Unscripted and Exposed: When Hyper-visibility, Invisibility, Ableism and the (dis)Abled Body Collide Lead Researcher: Cassie Liviero, Dalhousie University, Masters student in Social Work, C.Liviero@dal.ca (905)818-5116 Have...
Dec. 8, 2022: NEADS Annual General Meeting - January 14th at 1:00PM ET
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on January 14th from 1:00 to 5:00pm ET via zoom for our Annual General Meeting!This event will feature NEADS' Board of Directors and Staff, disabled student groups across...
Dec. 6, 2022: AMI announces recipients of the 2022 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship
NEWS PROVIDED BY Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) Dec 06, 2022, 11:00 ET TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2022 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship. The program, which...
Nov. 18, 2022: Programme de bourses de l�AQEIPS !/AQEIPS Scholarships Program!
This year, the Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) is launching the 24th edition of its scholarships program for post-secondary students with disabilities. You can read the program description and the...
Nov. 15, 2022: NEADS State of the Schools Tour Halifax Stop, Friday November 25, 2022
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and the Dalhousie Accessibility & Inclusion Society (DAIS) on November 25th from 12-4pm AT in Room 307 of the Dalhousie Student Union Building and on zoom for our Halifax...
Nov. 8, 2022: NEADS State of the Schools Tour St. John's Stop, November 23, 2022
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and Memorial University Newfoundland’s Student Union (MUNSU) on November 23rd from 12-4pm NT at The Breezeway and on zoom for our St John’s State of the Schools...
Oct. 24, 2022: NEADS x NDMS: Celebrating Indigenous Disability Awareness Month - Webinar on November 9, 3:00 p.m. EDT
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on November 9th at 3pm EDT on Zoom as we host Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society to celebrate Indigenous Disability Awareness Month at our latest Virtual Access...
Oct. 20, 2022: Research on autistic students' transition toward college and university
Université de Montréal - You are enrolled in a college or a university, - You have completed at least one year in your program, - You are between 18 and 35 years old, and; - You have an official autism diagnosis or you identify...
Oct. 14, 2022: SMACT Student Activism & Protest Archive Seeking Submissions
Call for Archival Submissions Project Description Have you been involved in student advocacy or activism and have an object, artifact, photograph, or other protest ephemera you’d like to contribute to the archive? We are...
Oct. 7, 2022: Government of Canada releases national Disability Inclusion Action Plan
From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release October 7, 2022 Gatineau, Quebec, Employment and Social Development Canada Persons with disabilities face physical, financial, attitudinal and other barriers to...
Sep. 30, 2022: NEADS x Invisible Institutions Webinar � October 14th 3pm EDT
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on October 14th at 3pm EDT on Zoom as we host Invisible Institutions for our latest Virtual Access for All Webinar! Our expert speakers are Megan Linton, Keely Grossman, and...
Sep. 29, 2022: Courage to Act is seeking participants in a national survey
Courage to Act is seeking participants in a national survey, available at https://www.couragetoact.ca/elp We are conducting the first national study to better understand students’ experiences of sexual harassment in experiential...
Sep. 29, 2022: Research Study: Survey on Disability and Reproductive Health during COVID-19 in Canada
Who is eligible? You may be eligible if you: • Identify or may be identified as having a disability • Identify as a woman, trans, or non-binary person • Are 18 years or older • Live and receive health care in...
Sep. 22, 2022: Join NEADS on their Hybrid State of the Schools Tour
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on their national hybrid State of the Schools tour as they visit disabled student groups and post-secondary institutions across Canada! As part of NEADS’ State of the...
Sep. 22, 2022: Legislation to create a new Canada Disability Benefit begins second reading in the House of Commons
From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release September 20, 2022 Gatineau, Quebec, Employment and Social Development Canada One in four working-age persons with disabilities lives below the poverty line in Canada. Working-age...
Sep. 20, 2022: Introducing Selali Tettevi, Saskatchewan Director of NEADS
(Ottawa, September 8th, 2022) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to introduce a new appointment to our Board of Directors, Selali Tettevi, NEADS Saskatchewan Director. Selali Tettevi is completing her...
Sep. 13, 2022: Uniting Faculty with Disabilities second meeting on October 6th
Hi everyone! My name is Cameron McKenzie, and I am an assistant professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. I feel there is a need for disabled postsecondary faculty in Canada to connect and discuss challenges/solutions and how we can support one...
Sep. 13, 2022: Grants and Bursaries for Students with Disabilities Survey by Students for Barrier Free Access, University of Toronto
Students for Barrier Free Access (SBA), University of Toronto would like to find out about students with disabilities' experiences in applying for grants and bursaries. The responses will be taken into consideration for our discussions on how to...
Aug. 24, 2022: NEADS x SSD: Back to School - Advocacy and Access4All event September 9th on Zoom
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on September 9th at 3pm EDT for a very special Back to School Virtual Access for All Webinar, featuring Julia Denley of the University Victoria's Society for Students with a...
Aug. 11, 2022: Back To School: National Disabled Student Advocacy Campaign
August 9th, 2022 Algonquin Anishinabe Territory/Ottawa, ON As disabled students across the country prepare for the Fall 2022 term, many are facing anxiety, frustration, and discrimination as mask and vaccine mandates lift and hybrid options are...
Aug. 11, 2022: 78 Disabled Canadian Post-Secondary Students Provided With Emergency COVID-19 Support In The First Half Of The NEADS 2022-2023 Accessibility Resilience Program
(Ottawa, August 9, 2022) COVID-19 has placed an undue and disproportionate burden on Canadian post-secondary students with disabilities who already faced immense socio-cultural and operational accessibility barriers prior to the pandemic...
Aug. 9, 2022: Government of Canada announces improved financial supports for students with disabilities
NEWS PROVIDED BY Employment and Social Development Canada Aug 02, 2022, 12:08 ET OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - A post-secondary education, such as a trade school, college, polytechnic or university, is essential to the future career...
Jul. 26, 2022: NEADS Accessibility Resilience Program � Accessibility Relief Grants for Disabled Post-Secondary Students
Purpose COVID-19 has placed an undue burden on post-secondary students with disabilities (undergraduate university, graduate university, college, cégep, and high school students entering a post-secondary institution) who were already...
Jul. 15, 2022: Uniting Faculty with Disabilities
Hi everyone! My name is Cameron McKenzie, and I am an assistant professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. I feel there is a need for disabled postsecondary faculty in Canada to connect and chat about challenges and solutions and how we can support...
Jul. 11, 2022: Sad News: Passing of Jim Derksen
It is with sadness that we report that long time CCD volunteer Jim Derksen has passed away. Jim was a truly visionary leader, helping our organization meet challenges in a principled manner consistent with our human rights...
Jun. 29, 2022: Virtual Reality Work-Learning for Students Wavemakers - Summer Cohort Applications Close SOON!
Now is a perfect time to develop new “future-proof” career skills and build your network with Wavemakers, an innovative project-based learning program that connects students - in the metaverse! - with industry experts, mentors and top...
Jun. 25, 2022: NEADS Employment Equity Act Review Consultation with April D�Aubin and Michael Prince, July 8 (noon to 1:00 EST on Zoom)
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on Friday, July 8, noon - 1:00 p.m. EDT for a joint consultation session with NEADS and the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), featuring CCD Research...
Jun. 23, 2022: University of Victoria (UVic) Society for Students with a Disability (SSD) Food Security Program: Summer 2022
IntentionThe intention of this program is to reduce financial barriers for University of Victoria (UVic) students with disabilities. This program began due to COVID-19 pandemic-related social distancing and/or self- quarantine precautions, though...
Jun. 23, 2022: Canada Helps Great Canadian Giving Challenge - Donate to NEADS in June!
The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is now on. You could win $20,000 for your favourite charity by donating through Canada Helps. Every $1 Makes a Difference! The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is back, but not for...
Jun. 23, 2022: Subject: Survey of British Columbia Post-Secondary Students� Experiences with Accommodations and Learning Supports
You are invited to participate in a confidential online survey that should take around 10 minutes to complete. Survey Monkey is the software platform we are using.We are interested in your experiences with your university's or college’s...
Jun. 23, 2022: MUN Minds Executive Application 2022-2023
MUN Minds is a collection of students at Memorial University who are committed to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness, both on campus and in the community at large. We endeavour to promote resources and projects on campus that are...
Jun. 13, 2022: Canadian Civil Society Supports Dr. Laverne Jacobs for the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of People with Disabilities
Dear Delegates of the 15th Conference of State Parties to the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, On June 14th, you will elect the 2023-2026 Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities...
Jun. 9, 2022: Founding Frank: Q & A with Frank Smith, National Coordinator, National Educational Association of Disabled Students
April 22nd, 2022 Algonquin Anishinabe Territory / Ottawa, ON Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on June 24th at 12pm EST as we let Frank loose to discuss his 36 years with NEADS - from its founding to today!...
Jun. 1, 2022: NEADS Employee Carly Fox Selected as Youth Delegate to COSP CRPD 15
June 1st, 2022 Algonquin Anishinabe Territory / Ottawa, ON The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to announce that Carly Fox, our Researcher and Communications Officer has been selected as a Youth Delegate on...
May. 20, 2022: NEADS Disability in Graduate Studies Panel, June 10 from 12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on June 10th at 12pm EDT as we host disabled graduate students across Canada to discuss disability in graduate studies! We'll be joined by Margaret Megitt (University of...
May. 11, 2022: CERC in Cultural Heritage Knowledge Integration in Ocean & Maritime Studies Memorial University of Newfoundland
Posted: May 11, 2022Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) Position in Cultural Heritage Knowledge Integration in Ocean and Maritime Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Memorial UniversityClosing Date: June 11, 2022The Faculty of...
May. 6, 2022: Disability in the Public Service with Statistics Canada - May 20th at 12pm EDT
April 22nd, 2022Algonquin Anishinabe Territory / Ottawa, ON Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on May 20th at 12pm EDT as we host Statistics Canada for an event on disability in the public service! Tony...
May. 5, 2022: Survey of Post-Secondary Students� Experiences with Accommodations and Learning Supports
You are invited to participate in a confidential online survey that should take around 10 minutes to complete. Survey Monkey is the software platform we are using. We are interested in your experiences with your universities or college’s...
May. 3, 2022: NEADS Attendant Services Panel with Elizabeth Mohler and Kimberley Chiasson, May 13 (noon to 1:00 EDT on Zoom)
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on Friday May 13 noon - 1:00 p.m. EDT for another engaging Q and A with NEADS researcher, Elizabeth Mohler, and Kimberley Chiasson, a fourth-year journalism student at...
Apr. 22, 2022: Ontario AODA Postsecondary Education Standards Development Committee Final Recommendations Posted
I am pleased to announce that the Government of Ontario has posted both the AODA Postsecondary Education Standards Development Committee’s Final Recommendations Report and the Education Technical Sub-Committee’s Transition Report...
Apr. 21, 2022: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island Directors
(Ottawa, April 21, 2022) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications for Saskatchewan Director and Prince Edward Island Director. All persons interested in a position on the board must be regular...
Apr. 12, 2022: NEADS Financial Assistance Programs Info Session with Katja Newman
April 11th, 2022 Algonqiun Anishinabee Territory / Ottawa,ON Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Team on April 29th at 12pm EDT as we discuss our financial assistance programs and resources for disabled...
Apr. 8, 2022: Employment Equity Act Review Task Force
Background Canada’s strength lies in its diversity. The Government of Canada has taken steps to advance equity over the years. However, we know more work is necessary to create a level playing field for all Canadians. Creating equitable...
Mar. 30, 2022: NEADS Seeks Panelists for Spring Events
March 18th, 2022 Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory / Ottawa, ON The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking panelists for our upcoming spring events! We invite all disabled students, graduates, and professionals...
Mar. 21, 2022: NEADS Announces Recipients of the 2021 NEADS National Student Awards and AMI Scholarship Programs!
(Ottawa, March 21, 2022) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our funding partners: the Government of Canada's Goal Getters program, Canada Post and AMI (Accessible Media Inc.) and private donors, are excited...
Mar. 10, 2022: 2022 PAANS Scholarships open for applications
The Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) is pleased to announce the scholarship applications are open and will be accepted until April 29th, 2022. The purpose of these scholarships is to assist Nova Scotians with disabilities in...
Mar. 10, 2022: Virtual Accessibility Webinar with the NEADS Team (April 13, 12 p.m. EDT)
March 18th Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory / Ottawa, ON Virtual Accessibility Webinar with the NEADS Team Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on April 13th at 12pm EDT for an educational webinar on virtual...
Mar. 10, 2022: NEADS Presents: Mentorship Works with Lisa Kelly and Elizabeth Mohler
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) as we once again host the dynamic duo of Elizabeth Mohler and Lisa Kelly for a much-anticipated mentorship webinar on April 1st at 12pm EST! Lisa and Elizabeth will discuss...
Mar. 9, 2022: Building Accessibility Confidence Within Event Promotion and Planning on March 14 5:30
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022 AT 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT Building Accessibility Confidence Within Event Promotion and Planning Event by MUN DISC - Memorial University's Disability Information Support Centre MUNSU Disability Information and...
Mar. 9, 2022: Laurier and NEADS SSHRC Project on Graduate Students With Disabilities
Waterloo/Ottawa, March 9, 2022 The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is pleased to report their involvement in a new partnership with a research team from Wilfrid Laurier University that currently includes Dr...
Mar. 7, 2022: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) announces Alina Heck as the winner of the Canada Post Award
(Ottawa, March 7th, 2022) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students and Canada Post are very pleased to announce Alina Heck as the 2021 recipient of this year’s Canada Post Award. Alina is enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine...
Mar. 3, 2022: Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - CHHA National Scholarship Program applications now being accepted
March 1, Ottawa, Ontario CHHA Scholarship Program was established in 2002. This Program is supported by donations of the members of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA), the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association North Shore (CHHA-North...
Feb. 23, 2022: NEADS Virtual Access for All Student Leaders' Panel
February 18, 2022 Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory/Ottawa, ON Virtual Access for All Panel III Join NEADS on March 4th at 12 p.m. EST as we discuss student mental health, hybrid learning, self-advocacy, and safe return to campus plans with...
Feb. 22, 2022: NEADS Celebrates Black History Month
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) recognizes and celebrates the month of February as Black History Month. This month and always, NEADS commits to highlighting the contributions of black and racialized disabled...
Feb. 22, 2022: NEADS and Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Partnership Announcement
Ottawa, Ontario, February 22, 2022 The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to announce a partnership with Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L Financial Group) that focuses on increasing access to...
Feb. 17, 2022: NEADS Accepting Applications to the 2022 Student Awards Program!
Deadline: May 31st, 2022 (Ottawa, February 17th, 2022) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the NEADS National Student Awards Program, the NEADS Holly Bartlett Memorial Award, the...
Feb. 9, 2022: Latest State of the Schools Report Now Live!
February 9th, 2022 Algonquin Anishanaabeg Territory/ Ottawa, Ontario The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to release our latest State of the Schools Report: "Report on Canadian Post-secondary Institutions...
Feb. 3, 2022: Canada Post Accessibility Survey | Sondage sur l�accessibilit� de Postes Canada
Hello:As part of the requirements of the Accessible Canada Act, Canada Post is developing an Accessibility Plan that will outline our policies, programs, and practices that relate to identifying, removing and preventing barriers.To fully engage...
Feb. 2, 2022: NEADS seeks new partnerships!
February 2nd, 2022 Algonquin Anishanaabeg Territory/ Ottawa, Ontario The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking new partnerships with disabled student groups, community organizations, and service providers as...
Feb. 2, 2022: NEADS Calling for submissions!
Greetings to all student unions, accessibility centres, and advocacy organizations: The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is asking for any events you may be holding in 2022 that pertain to helping students with...
Feb. 2, 2022: NEADS invites submissions of Mentorship/Internship Programs
Greetings to all student unions, accessibility centres, and advocacy organizations: The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is asking for submissions for any mentorship and internship programs you may be...
Feb. 2, 2022: North of 60: Live Q & A with Heather Walkus, Acting Chair of the Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD)
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and Heather Walkus, Acting Chair of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), on February 18th at 12pm EST for a lively Q & A on the importance of by-and-for...
Jan. 31, 2022: Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Access Awareness Week Nova Scotia May 29th � June 4th 2022
35 Years of Access Awareness Week in Nova ScotiaChanging the narrative for persons with disabilities! The Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) is pleased to announce the 2022-23 Scholarships for Students with Disabilities...
Jan. 26, 2022: The School of Disability Studies at X University invites applications for two postdoctoral fellowships
The School of Disability Studies at X University is pleased to invite applications for two postdoctoral fellowships beginning later in 2022. Deadline for applications is February 28th, 2022. Please share with your networks! The Tanis Doe...
Jan. 26, 2022: Society for Students With Disabilities, University of Victoria, Access4All Campaign
The purpose of the Access4All campaign: Access4All is a campaign advocating for equal access to education and academic success for all students at the University of Victoria. Students at the University of Victoria are concerned that they...
Jan. 20, 2022: Occasion d�emploi pour �tudiants en situation de handicap - �t� 2022 / Summer 2022 Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD)
Hiring students and building a representative public service remains a top priority for the Public Service of Canada where students are the future of the Public Service, and that includes students with disabilities. Please encourage your...
Jan. 20, 2022: OPIRG & SBA Emergency Food Support Initiative Emergency Food Support Initiative
Students for Barrier Free Access (SBA) at the University of Toronto & OPIRG are pleased to announce the January round of our emergency food support initiative is now open. We have purchased a limited number of $50 gift cards for FoodShare...
Jan. 20, 2022: L�Association qu�b�coise pour l��quit� et l�inclusion au postsecondaire (AQEIPS) Programme de bourses 2021-2022/Scholarship Program 2021-2022
Bonne nouvelle ! La date limite pour faire une demande de bourse à l’AQEIPS cette année a été repoussée jusqu’au 1er mars ! Faites circuler. Merci...
Jan. 19, 2022: Simon Fraser University (SFU) Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance - DNA speaks out against return to full in-person instruction
The SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) is speaking out against the current SFU plan to return to in-person instruction on January 24, 2022. We believe that this plan is not only ill-advised but deeply ableist and ageist towards...
Jan. 18, 2022: Our Mental Health Matters: The Risks of the University of Toronto Mandated Leave of Absence Policy (UMLAP)
The University of Toronto Mandated Leave of Absence Policy (UMLAP) was introduced in 2018, and since then has led to 13 students being forced out of their studies. While a review was conducted this last year to address some of the concerns being...
Jan. 11, 2022: Call from the Canadian Association of Physicians With Disabilities for Committee Members to Co-Develop Curriculum on Disability for Medical Students
My name is Kirsten Hall and I am a disabled medical student/resident working with the Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities. We are an advocacy group currently working to develop modules to improve disability education for medical...
Jan. 10, 2022: NEADS Financial Resources Information Session, January 21st, 12pm EST
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Team on January 21st at 12pm EST as we discuss our financial assistance programs and resources for disabled post-secondary students and graduates! In this one-hour interactive...
Jan. 10, 2022: Creating Sustainable Movements with Michelle Hewitt of Disability Without Poverty
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) on February 4th at 12 p.m. EST as we welcome Michelle Hewitt, co-chair of Disability Without Poverty, to discuss how this by-and-for movement has come together to end...
Jan. 7, 2022: NEADS Seeks Student Organization Panelists for event on March 4th, 2022
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is searching for representatives of student groups to discuss student advocacy, mental health, and safe return to campus plans at our latest Virtual Access for All Panel - March...
Jan. 4, 2022: Job Title: Summer Student for Persons with Disabilities: Canada Post
Job Title: Summer Student for Persons with Disabilities Location: Ottawa, ON, CA Other Location(s): Employment Type: Student Language Requirements: Various Linguistic Profiles Job ID: 151197 Job...

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Dec. 21, 2021: Wavemakers Info Session for NEADS Community
December 21st, 2021Algonquin Anishanaabeg Territory/Ottawa, ONThe National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) invites our #MyNeads Community to attend our collaborative information session with Wavemakers - a virtual reality...
Dec. 15, 2021: Announcement Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD): Rebuilding Our Capacity to Be a Voice for Disability Rights
For Immediate Release December 14, 2021 The Executive and Council of the Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD) has, since June 2020, worked on modernizing our policies, practices and systems, as well as strengthening our ability to play a...
Dec. 15, 2021: Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announces recipients of the 2021 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship
NEWS PROVIDED BY Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) Dec 14, 2021, 11:00 ET TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2021 /CNW/ - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2021 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship. The program, which...
Dec. 3, 2021: NEADS Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Friday, December 3rd, 2021, Ottawa, ON On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) honours and acknowledges the countless disability rights activists that have...
Dec. 1, 2021: The MaRS and CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge: Support at Work
Challenge Description The second innovation challenge in the Inclusive Design Challenge series seeks solutions that improve support at work for persons with disabilities. Priority areas identified by the disability community in this area...
Nov. 9, 2021: AQEIPS Programme de bourses/ AQEIPS Scholarship Program
AQEIPS Programme de bourses/ AQEIPS Scholarship Program This year, the Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) is launching the 23rd edition of its scholarship program for post-secondary students with...
Nov. 5, 2021: Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) Media Release
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) proclaims Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, and commits to working together with the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) and other groups across...
Nov. 3, 2021: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) General Meeting on Saturday, November 27th
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) General Meeting on Saturday, November 27th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Zoom! Discover supports for students with disabilities in your community from...
Nov. 2, 2021: Panel sur les enjeux v�cus par les �tudiant.e.s en situation de handicap / Student Panel About Disability Issues: 12 novembre 2021, de midi � 13 h, HNE
ENGLISH FOLLOWS Panel sur les enjeux vécus par les étudiant.e.s en situation de handicap (bilingue avec traduction simultanée vers l’anglais et le français) L’Association nationale des étudiant(e)s...
Oct. 21, 2021: Two job postings through AccessAbility Services at the University of Toronto
AccessAbility Services at the University of Toronto, Scarborough campus has two Disability Consultant positions of offer. Details and links to apply below: A Disability Consultant position (18 month term) position is now available to...
Oct. 19, 2021: Webinar: Understanding Stress to Better Prevent It (in French with English simultaneous translation)
ENGLISH FOLLOWS Webinaire : Le stress, comprendre pour mieux prévenir (en français avec traduction simultanée vers l’anglais) L’Association québécoise pour l’équité et...
Oct. 19, 2021: Co-op Job Opportunity at Environment and Climate Change Canada
Seeking talented junior analysts to work in the Canadian Wildlife Service The Protected Areas Division of the Canadian Wildlife Service, located at 351 Boulevard St. Joseph in Gatineau Quebec, is seeking smart and engaged students to join our...
Oct. 19, 2021: Attend the panel discussion �Addressing Ableism in the Academy� on Oct. 20
October is Disability Awareness Month! OCTOBER 13, 2021 — The University of Manitoba Community of Practice for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) will present a panel discussion called “Addressing Ableism in the...
Oct. 19, 2021: University of Manitoba, Community of Practice for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
APRIL 21, 2021 — Would you like to help build community inclusion at the University of Manitoba (UM) and help to further develop our equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) best practices and skills? Then here’s some great news!...
Oct. 19, 2021: Student Advocacy Coordinator at Simon Fraser University!
Simon Fraser Student Society has a Student Advocate as of this term! If you have an issue at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Trish is the Student Advocacy Coordinator that could help you navigate SFU's systems and advocate on your behalf...
Oct. 8, 2021: Introducing Avesta Alani, Vice Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and Kristen Tollan, Ontario Director
(Ottawa, October 7, 2021) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to introduce new appointments to our Board of Directors, Avesta Alani and Kristen Tollan. Kristen Tollan is a disabled scholar and doctoral...
Oct. 8, 2021: Take action against University of Toronto's Mandated leave of Absence Policy (UMLAP)
Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) is writing to ask for your support regarding an urgent issue occurring at the University of Toronto. Post-secondary institutions across North America have been adopting university-mandated leave of absence...
Oct. 7, 2021: A conversation about self-advocacy with Tracy Odell, President, Citizens With Disabilities Ontario (CWDO) and Elizabeth Mohler, Researcher National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Description: This webinar will focus on self-advocacy with Tracy Odell, President, Citizens With Disabilities Ontario (CWDO) and Elizabeth Mohler, Researcher, National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS).When: Fri, Oct 29, 2021...
Oct. 5, 2021: Quebec-Specific Disability Issues Panel (in French with English simultaneous translation)
L’Association nationale des étudiant(e)s handicapé(e)s au postsecondaire (NEADS) et l’Association québécoise pour l’équité et l’inclusion au postsecondaire (AQEIPS) vous invitent...
Sep. 23, 2021: Amnesty international Gary Ware Legacy Award for Human Rights call for applications/nominations
Amnesty International New Zealand invite applications/nominations of youth human rights advocates or youth-led human rights projects for the Gary Ware Legacy Award for Human Rights. The winning individual or group receives $4000 to assist their...
Sep. 23, 2021: Canada Association of Graduate Studies (CAGS) annual conference
59th Annual CAGS Conference CARE, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND INCLUSION IN GRADUATE STUDIES The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) is excited to announce the opening of registration for its 59th Annual Conference, to be held in a virtual...
Sep. 17, 2021: Canada Launches World�s First Inclusive Work-Integrated Learning Program in Virtual Reality
Supported by the Government of Canada, groundbreaking Wavemakers Program to empower 1,000 post-secondary students with valuable experience in the workplace of the future. Toronto, September 16, 2021 - A thousand Canadian post-secondary...
Sep. 13, 2021: The National Educational Association of Disabled Students� (NEADS) Position on Return-To-Campus Plans of Canadian Colleges and Universities
As the Fall 2021 Semester approaches, NEADS is concerned by the lack of clarity and accessibility in return-to-campus plans at post-secondary institutions across Canada. As in-person learning resumes, many online learning options are being phased...
Aug. 13, 2021: 104 Disabled Canadian Post-Secondary Students Provided with Emergency COVID-19 Support through the NEADS 2020/2021 Accessibility Resilience Program
Ottawa, August 10, 2021 COVID-19 has placed an undue and disproportionate burden on Canadian post-secondary students with disabilities who have already faced immense socio-cultural and operational accessibility barriers prior to the...
Aug. 3, 2021: NEADS Disabled Student Leaders' Panel: Virtual Access For All Webinar Series Feature, August 20, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to welcome student leaders from across Canada as they discuss on-campus student-led accessibility initiatives in our Access For All Panel on Friday, August 20th from 12:00...
Jul. 21, 2021: Focus Group Invitation: Mid-Career Workers With Disabilities Project
Focus Group Invitation! We want to hear from you to better understand the opportunities and barriers for mid-career workers with disabilities who navigate a rapidly changing labour market. If you are a mid-career worker with a disability, an...
Jul. 16, 2021: Transitions to Work for Students/Graduates with a Disability: NEADS Community Engagement event, August 4, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to welcome Elizabeth Mohler, Project Coordinator with Magnet – AliGN, and Lisa Kelly, Programs Manager with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s Discover Ability...
Jul. 16, 2021: Society for Students With Disabilities, University of Victoria, Access4All Campaign
We represent a group of students who are concerned by UVic’s plan for a full return to solely face-to-face learning in the Fall of 2021. #Access4All is a campaign started by Disabled students at the University of Victoria in the...
Jul. 9, 2021: The Benefit of Continued Hybrid Online/In-Person Courses and the Legal Duty to Accommodate Students with Disabilities
by Katherine Benson Executive Summary This paper makes the argument that hybrid learning - where both online and in-person instruction is made available - is an example of universal design that should be embraced by post-secondary...
Jul. 7, 2021: Inclusivity and Accessibility in STEM: Past, Present, and Future: Speaker, Anjaliya Sonnilal, ESSCO
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to welcome the Engineering Student Societies' Council of Ontario's (ESSCO) Inclusivity Commissioner, Anjaliya Sonnilal, as she presents "Inclusivity and Accessibility in...
Jul. 5, 2021: Engagement on the Disability Inclusion Action Plan
From: Employment and Social Development CanadaCurrent status: OpenOpened on June 4, 2021 and will close on August 31, 2021.The Government of Canada is consulting Canadians on how to improve the lives of Canadians with disabilities. Your feedback...
Jul. 5, 2021: EVIANCE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS RECEIVE GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO LAUNCH NATIONAL RESEARCH PROJET TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
MEDIA RELEASE -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 29, 2021 -WINNIPEG, Ontario – The Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Incorporated, operating as Eviance, is pleased to announce we are recipients of funding from the Government of...
Jun. 28, 2021: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Saskatchewan, Ontario and Prince Edward Island Directors
(Ottawa, June 28, 2021) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications for Saskatchewan Director, Ontario Director and Prince Edward Island Director. All persons interested in a position on the board...
Jun. 25, 2021: Invitation to Participate in Troubling Vocalities Research
(See ASL Translation below) Researchers at Brock University are inviting Deaf and disabled artists in rural Canada to participate in a research project called “Troubling Vocalities: Disability and Deaf Arts in Rural Canada.”...
Jun. 25, 2021: Ontario AODA Postsecondary Education Standards Committee�s (PSE-SDC) Initial Recommendations Report
Dear NEADS Ontario Members,I am pleased to let you know that the Ontario AODA Postsecondary Education Standards Committee’s (PSE-SDC) Initial Recommendations Report has been posted on the Ministry website for public feedback at:Consultation...
Jun. 24, 2021: Continued Concerns: Post-Secondary Students One Year into COVID-19
Executive Summary This paper is a summary of public opinion research that surveyed post-secondary students across Canada in late March and early April 2021. The results are meant to capture a snapshot of the student experience one year...
Jun. 23, 2021: Government of Canada introduces legislation to create the new Canada Disability Benefit
From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release June 22, 2021 - Gatineau, Quebec - Employment and Social Development Canada Canadians with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty than those without...
Jun. 15, 2021: �Transitions Here We Come� NEADS Community Engagement event, June 25th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
‘Transitions Here We Come’ National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Community Engagement event, June 25th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST Register online to attend this event through...
Jun. 14, 2021: NEADS Community Engagement event with Professor Ravi Malhotra, Common Law, University of Ottawa and Benjamin Isitt, Historian
Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and authors Ravi Malhotra and Benjamin Isitt for this event, Wednesday June 23rd from noon to 1:00 p.m. EST, who will speak about their ground-breaking, newly released...
Jun. 11, 2021: Real Talk with Realize
Queer and Trans Conversations About Disability Leadership: June 22nd, 2021 1pm - 2:30pm EST For Pride Month this year, Realize is hosting Queer and Trans Conversations about Disability Leadership. This webinar, part of the Real Talk with...
Jun. 10, 2021: Take part in an online activity to design workplace supports for the future
We would like to invite you to share your experiences as part of a new study by the Institute for Work & Health that is exploring the future of work for young people with disabilities. Your insights will be used to support the employment of...
Jun. 10, 2021: CBC Abilicrew Placements for Excellence Program 2021
The CBC's CAPE program is back! Now in its fourth year, CAPE aims to kick-start the careers of persons with disabilities, eliminate barriers to employment, showcase the talents of this traditionally underrepresented group and generate more...
Jun. 10, 2021: The Annotated Accessible Canada Act from the University of Windsor Law is now on CanLII!
The CanLII team is happy to announce the addition of The Annotated Accessible Canada Act to our commentary collection! Created by The Law Disability & Social Change Project, a project directed by Professor Laverne Jacobs at the University of...
Jun. 10, 2021: Nothing Without Us: COVID-19 Survey from University of Calgary and McGill University Researchers
Our team of researchers from the University of Calgary and McGill University is looking to interview youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities 18-30 years of age (inclusive) to understand how COVID-19 has impacted their mental health and their...
Jun. 3, 2021: The Government of Canada is hiring!
As part of the Government of Canada strategy for hiring for diversity and our commitment to hiring over 5000 persons with disabilities by 2025, we are pleased to share with you two new recruitment inventories for persons with disabilities...
Jun. 3, 2021: New Accessibility Data Hub
To mark National AccessAbility Week, Statistics Canada in collaboration with Employment and Social Development Canada, is pleased to unveil the new Accessibility Data Hub. This new portal provides users with a single point of access for a wide...
Jun. 3, 2021: Supporting access to learning opportunities for students with disabilities
From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release - June 3, 2021 - Gatineau, Quebec - Employment and Social Development Canada Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s young people—particularly young...
Jun. 1, 2021: NEADS Community Engagement event on the MaRS-CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge with Tim Rose, Senior Manager, Inclusion and Diversity, CIBC
Friday June 11, 2021, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST Register online today! Real-time captioning will be provided. Topic: MaRS-CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge The MaRS-CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge Aims to address barriers to employment for...
May. 28, 2021: Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) Youth Council Recruitment
The MHCC Youth Council is a safe space that enables young adults (age 18 to 30) with lived and living experience to provide a youth perspective on mental health and recovery. APPLY NOW! Although 1.2 million children and youth in Canada are...
May. 26, 2021: The MaRS and CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge: Access to Work
The first innovation challenge in this series seeks solutions to support accessible career entry for persons with disabilities.Challenge DescriptionThe first innovation challenge seeks solutions that support accessible career entry for persons...
May. 21, 2021: NEADS and AQEIPS Community Engagement Events on Career Opportunities in the Canada Border Services Agency
Are you interested in an exciting and dynamic career in border security? Then join the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on June 2, 2021 (French Session), or June 4, 2021 (English Session), from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to hear more about...
May. 7, 2021: Investing in young Canadians
April 28, 2021 - Ottawa, OntarioYoung Canadians have been among the most impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. They have experienced the highest job losses and the worst mental health decline of any age group. They have sacrificed a lot to...
May. 7, 2021: The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust call for applications (Deadline: May 21st)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) BC, in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, is offering bursaries for persons with spinal cord injuries studying in British Columbia. This fund was created by anonymous donors to assist persons with spinal cord...
May. 6, 2021: NEADS Community Engagement event: National Standards for Guide Dogs and Dog Handlers in Canada
Do we need National Standards for Guide Dogs and Their Handlers in Canada? Why should everyone in Canada care about standards and the Human Rights impact of people in the cross-disability community and influence the development of...
May. 6, 2021: The MaRS and CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge Launch
Join the Canadian innovation community and help shape the future of employment for persons with disabilities. About this eventThis May 20 — Global Accessibility Awareness Day — you’re invited to the launch of the MaRS and CIBC...
Apr. 27, 2021: COVID-19 and Our Changing World of Work: What does it mean for Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities?
Description As Canadians begin to think about the end of COVID-19 there is a realization that the way we work may never be the same again. Whether we are talking about an increased use of technology, more “work from home”...
Apr. 20, 2021: Research Participants Needed: Exploring the Experiences of Disabled Faculty Members using Institutional Ethnography
RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDEDExploring the Experiences of Disabled Faculty Members using Institutional Ethnography My name is Kealin McCabe and I am a UBC doctoral student. I am hoping to interview academics working in Canadian post-secondary...
Apr. 19, 2021: NEADS Community Engagement event with Dr. Jen Rinaldi: What Survivors See - Creative Condemnations of Total Institutionalization
This NEADS Community Engagement event, which promises to be fascinating, will be held on Wednesday, April 28th from noon - 1:00 p.m. EST. "In this presentation I intend to describe work from the Recounting Huronia research collective, which...
Apr. 13, 2021: Crohn�s and Colitis Canada is proud to launch the annual AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program
Did you know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are most frequently diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 30, with the typical onset being in the early 20s? A recent study found that 69% of people who had Crohn’s disease or...
Apr. 12, 2021: MSU Maccess at McMaster University is Hiring
April 9 at 12:05 PM WE'RE HIRING!!! Do you want to be involved with Maccess for the 2021/2022 year? Do you want an opportunity to meet new people, utilize your skills, and help build disability community on campus? Executive team...
Apr. 12, 2021: Call for papers! / Concours national d�essais! - 2021 Building Better Financial Futures Challenge / D�fi B�tir de meilleurs avenirs financiers 2021
Important reminder for Professors and Students! The Building Better Financial Futures Challenge is an undergraduate and graduate student paper competition launched by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) — a Government of Canada...
Apr. 8, 2021: Focus Group Invitation: Career Transitions and Accessibility in the Federal Public Service
Would you like to share your views about your Federal Public Service career transition experiences? Register for one of our focus groups to join an online group discussion in April on a topic listed below related to either applying to, working...
Mar. 31, 2021: Memorial University Disability Information Support Centre (MUN DISC) conducting "your accessibility experiences" survey
Hello MUN staff and students! MUN DISC is conducting another survey to hear student and staff experiences with disability services/accommodations at Memorial University. Please take a few minutes to answer any question you feel applies to you...
Mar. 24, 2021: National Action Plan to Address Gender-Based Violence: SFCC-DAWN-NEADS Students with Disabilities Consultation Registration
Hello all!We’re writing to our networks to ask for your input! Students For Consent Culture (SFCC) is participating in the late stages of consultation for the National Action Plan to Address Gender Based Violence, under the Department of...
Mar. 22, 2021: NEADS Coffee Chat: Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians: Inclusive Employment Advocacy Project, Friday, March 26, 3:00 - 4:00 EST
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Coffee Chat: Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians: Inclusive Employment Advocacy Project, Friday, March 26, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST. Register today! Register at:
Mar. 17, 2021: CELA and NNELS Joint Response to Minister Qualtrough�s Announcement
Today Minister Qualtrough released a statement restoring $1 million in funding for accessible reading materials for the upcoming budget year 2021-2022, meaning there will not be cuts to funding for Centre for Equitable Library Services (CELA) and...
Mar. 17, 2021: LAUNCH OF IGNITE CHANGES MAGAZINE!
Centennial College’s Centre for Global Citizenship Education and Inclusion is excited to announce the launch of its new publication – Ignite Changes Magazine!For over ten years, the Global Citizen Digest has been a hub for sharing...
Mar. 16, 2021: CCD Disappointed by House of Commons Yes Vote on Bill C-7 (Medical Aid in Dying)
March 12, 2021 - Yesterday, while the Federal Government was noting the 11th anniversary of Canada’s signing of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the House of Commons passed Bill C-7 thereby making Medical Aid in...
Mar. 10, 2021: Work-Able Graduate Internship Program in British Columbia (2021/2022)
Date: March 9, 2021Attention: Job seekers with disabilitiesApplications for the (2021/2022) Work-Able Graduates Internship Program are being accepted now.Work-Able? is a twelve-month BC Public Service paid internship program for recent...
Mar. 10, 2021: Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) Reconfirms Support towards Carla Qualtrough Accessibility Champion
Re: Globe and Mail story, March 3, 2021, Advocacy group for blind Canadians says Ottawa’s funding application was inaccessible The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) wishes to reconfirm its continuing support of Minister Carla...
Mar. 9, 2021: Public Student Consultation � National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
Students for Consent Culture (SFCC) is hosting a public consultation for Canada’s National Action Plan to address gender-based violence on March 10th at 1:00 p.m. EST! Come share with SFCC as we create recommendations for students, by...
Mar. 9, 2021: NEADS and Canada Post Announce the Recipient of the 2020 Canada Post Award!
Canada Post is very pleased to announce Philippa St. Clair Hood as the 2020 recipient of the inaugural Canada Post Award! The Award launched in 2020 as part of the NEADS/Canada Post partnership to support full access to education and the...
Mar. 5, 2021: NEADS Community Engagement Meeting, Friday, March 12, 2021: 3:00 pm � 4:00 pm Guest Speakers: Dr. Nancy Hansen, Taylor Hyatt, Roxana Jahani Aval to Focus A Disability Human Rights Lens on Bill C-7 (MAID)
Moderated by Chloée C. Godin-Jacques, 2nd Vice-Chair/Ontario Director, National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and Jewelles Smith, Communications and Government Relations Coordinator, Council of Canadians With...
Mar. 1, 2021: AMI announces 2021 Scholarship Program
News provided byAccessible Media Inc. (AMI)Feb 23, 2021, 11:00 ETTORONTO, Feb. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is pleased to announce the launch of its annual AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship. This year marks the tenth...
Feb. 25, 2021: NEADS Accepting Applications for National Student Awards/Holly Bartlett Memorial Award/AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship/Christine Nieder Memorial Award/ Canada Post Award/ Alliance for the Equality of Blind Canadians � Winnipeg Chapter Memorial Award
Deadline May 31st, 2021 (Ottawa, February 25th, 2021) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the NEADS National Student Awards Program, the NEADS Holly Bartlett Memorial Award, the...
Feb. 25, 2021: Career Transitions and Accessibility in the Federal Public Service (FPS)
AboutThe Career Transitions and Accessibility in the Federal Public Service (FPS) research project is a collaboration of the READ Initiative, Carleton University researchers, and national community partners to study the key transition points in...
Feb. 19, 2021: Transgender/Gender Nonbinary Students with Disabilities: Best Practices
Dana M. Cea (she/they) is conducting a research study for her dissertation focused on the experiences of trans* students who have disabilities. This includes students of public universities or colleges in the USA. Please take part or share! Link:...
Feb. 19, 2021: Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice podcast with Roxana Jahani Aval on The Right to Dignity in Canadian Law
Episode 9: Dignity Part IBroadcast Date: February 11, 2021 https://ciaj-icaj.ca/en/podcasts/dignity-part-1 Note: CIAJ’s 2022 Annual Conference will examine “The Right to Dignity in Canadian Law: From the Cradle to the...
Feb. 18, 2021: Dear Health Ministers- Remember us? People with disabilities, the most vulnerable and ignored in the vaccine rollout?
February 17, 2021 The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) is alarmed that the current COVID-19 vaccination roll out strategy has not taken into consideration people with disabilities living in the community. The current provincial and...
Feb. 17, 2021: NEADS Announces Recipients of the 2020 NEADS National Student Awards and AMI Scholarship Programs!
(Ottawa, February 15, 2021) – The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our funding partners: the Government of Canada’s Supports for Student Learning Program, iA Financial Group and private donors, are...
Feb. 16, 2021: NEADS Community Engagement Meeting: The Registered Disability Savings Plan and the Canada Disability Savings Grant and Bond 12 PM EST � 1 PM EST, Wednesday, February 17, 2021
12 PM EST – 1 PM EST, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Biography of speaker:Sarah Sweenie – Junior Program Advisor, Canada Disability Savings ProgramSarah works as a Junior Program Advisor for the Canada Disability Savings Program within...
Feb. 8, 2021: CASA Close The Gaps campaign!
2020 has been a challenging year for post-secondary students across Canada, and no one knows the breadth of this hardship quite like students and recent graduates themselves. #CloseTheGaps is a grassroots campaign by students, for students...
Feb. 8, 2021: Transforming the services for students with disabilities in post-secondary schools
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students for a virtual coffee on Friday February 12, 2021 from noon to 1:00 p.m. EST Speaker: Fiona Whittington-Walsh, PhD, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Faculty...
Feb. 5, 2021: Post-secondary Students Involvement in and Perceptions of Individualized Learning Supports
Online Survey Recruitment LetterMy name is Christine Crawford, and I am a student in the Education department at Memorial University of Newfoundland. I am conducting a research project called Post-secondary Students Involvement in and Perceptions...
Feb. 3, 2021: Call for Zine Submissions Mad Students: Organizing, Community, and Calls to Action
Submission Deadline: May 1, 2021 This Zine invites submissions from Mad* and neurodivergent students that offer creative and critical alternatives to typical approaches to ‘student mental health’ and neurodiversity. It will be...
Feb. 1, 2021: 2021 AEBC/T-Base Scholarship Program
The 2021 AEBC/T-Base Scholarship Program is now accepting applications.The application deadline for the 2021 AEBC and T-Base Communications scholarship program is Friday, March 26th, 2021. All applications and supporting materials must be...
Feb. 1, 2021: Call for Papers and Creative Submissions: Canadian Journal of Theology, Mental Health and Disability
The Canadian Journal of Theology, Mental Health and Disability is currently looking for new content! We are a journal committed to breaking new ground at the intersection of theology and mental health, and exploring disability through an...
Feb. 1, 2021: ACCESSIBILITY AS COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE
STUDENTS at StFX University, Acadia University, Mount Allison University and Bishop's University are invited to share perspectives on accessibility on campus. Dear Students, In an effort to understand the current state of accessibility on each...
Jan. 28, 2021: Mid-Career Workers with Disabilities Survey
We are Seeking Participants!If you’re in the middle of your working career and have a disability, you’re invited to complete this survey. Your views are very important! This survey is a part of our project entitled...
Jan. 27, 2021: NEADS Coffee Chat, Friday, February 5: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST Guest Speaker: Serena Bains, Youth Leadership Initiative Coordinator, Disability Foundation
Serena is a Youth Leadership Initiative Coordinator with the Disability Foundation and a fourth-year Health Sciences student at Simon Fraser University in the Population and Quantitative Sciences stream. She is passionate about disability justice...
Jan. 25, 2021: NEADS Virtual Coffee with Accessibility Radio Show host Alison Klein
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST, Friday January 29thGuest Speaker:My name is Alison Klein. I am currently in a Master's Degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on disability at Athabasca University. When I'm not studying, I have a...
Jan. 25, 2021: Transitioning to the Workplace Event - Career Accessibility
“Anxious.” “Overwhelmed.” “Worried.” about transitioning from university or college into the workforce is stressful. If you are a person with a disability, it can be doubly so. Join Accessibility Queen’s...
Jan. 22, 2021: Premier�s Council on Disabilities New Brunswick - SURVEY: Barriers to Post-Secondary Education
The Premier’s Council on Disabilities is pleased to be working with four Renaissance College students this year.Renaissance College uses hands-on, social learning extensively and promotes experiential learning through internships and other...
Jan. 21, 2021: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED STUDENTS - Volunteers for Committees
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking volunteers for the following committees:1. Fund Development Committee2. Social Media Committee3. Communication Committee4. Policies and Bylaws Committee5. Diversity...
Jan. 21, 2021: National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students
Join the conversation on Twitter: #StudentSuccessWhat is the Standard?The National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students — the first of its kind in the world — is a set of flexible...
Jan. 21, 2021: Bell Let�s Talk launches Post-Secondary Fund to enhance student mental health
Montréal, Wednesday, January 13, 2021• $2.5 million in initial grants for post-secondary institutions to implement the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students• Additional funding...
Jan. 19, 2021: KNOTS Call for Papers: Deadline January 25th
KNOTS is a peer-reviewed undergraduate journal of disabilities studies, housed out of the University of Toronto. We are currently seeking submissions for our 6th issue entitled ‘Disability Justice Now’.This issue of KNOTS will engage...
Jan. 18, 2021: COVID-19 Survey: Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA), University of Toronto
Dear SBA Community, We hope that you are all having a good start to the winter semester. We have created a survey to help us understand how students with disabilities are experiencing the online learning environment amidst the pandemic. We...
Jan. 13, 2021: Faculty of Education Scholarship: Graduate Students Living with Disabilities Western�s Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education Scholarship: Graduate Students Living with Disabilities Western’s Faculty of Education has a dedicated scholarship program for graduate students who live with disabilities. This initiative strives to seed the roots for...
Jan. 11, 2021: Jewelles Smith Welcomed to CCD Staff
January 7, 2021 - Today, Roxana Jahani Aval, Chairperson, and Shari Hildred, National Coordinator, announced that Jewelles Smith (jewelles@ccdonline.ca) has joined the staff of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) as the...

2020

Dec. 18, 2020: Disability Rights Online
During the first two weeks of December, we have the opportunity to learn a lot about human rights, with the United Nation's International Day of Persons with Disabilities falling on December 3rd and December 10th being International Human Rights...
Dec. 10, 2020: Call for submissions due December 18th: Crip Notes - Make Crip Resistance Soup
Our Crip Notes Issue #1:Make Crip Resistance SoupCall for storiesFor disabled studentsBy disabled students Deadline extended to December 18For more details and submission, visit: ourcripnotes.com For many of us, to exist is to resist. Disabled...
Dec. 4, 2020: AMI announces recipients of the 2020 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship
Toronto, December 1, 2020 Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship. The program, which launched in 2012, is open to Canadian students enrolled in a diploma or degree...
Dec. 4, 2020: Announcement of Disability Employment & Awareness project with support from CIBC
Ottawa - December 2, 2020 The National Educational Association of Disabled Students is proud to announce a donation from CIBC for $10,000, to support students and recent graduates with disabilities. The support will consist of: - Direct...
Dec. 1, 2020: NEADS and Winnipeg Chapter of AEBC Partnership Announcement
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to announce a three-year partnership with the Winnipeg Chapter of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) to offer $1000 awards specifically to students...
Nov. 23, 2020: Examining the School Experiences of Students with and without Learning Disabilities
We are looking to understand students’ experiences at postsecondary. In particular, the purpose of this research is to learn about students’ motivation, goals, perceptions of learning environments and satisfaction with their...
Nov. 18, 2020: Government of Canada is looking to develop a State of the Youth report engagement session, December 1st
The Government of Canada is looking to develop a State of the Youth report, to provide an update as to the current challenges youth with barriers face in Canada. The Government of Canada wants your input! Come to our engagement session...
Nov. 17, 2020: Sask. government to pay back emergency benefits clawed back from student�s disability income!
Shaylee Rosnes, a University of Regina Social Work student who received the Canada Emergency Student Benefit -- federal coronavirus benefit for students -- is expecting to be refunded thousands of dollars clawed back from her provincial...
Nov. 17, 2020: Ontario Increases Mental Health Funding for Postsecondary Students
Investment will increase access to more programs, community services and mental health workers October 6, 2020 The Ontario government is investing $19.25 million into mental health supports for postsecondary students in 2020-21, an...
Nov. 16, 2020: NEADS Community Engagement Meeting - Guide Dogs: '4 Pawed Independence'
Description - Featured Speakers: Heather Walkus and Katja NewmanWednesday, November 25, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST on Zoom.Heather Walkus is a Community Developer, Organizer, Advocate and guide dog user, living in the Similkameen Valley of...
Nov. 12, 2020: Disability and Work in Canada 2020 Virtual Conference: The Strategy in Action�Pathways and Impacts
Moving Forward TogetherDisability and Work in Canada (DWC) InitiativeThe Disability and Work in Canada 2020 (DWC 2020) Conference will be held virtually this year over four days in late November and early December (November 25 & 26 and...
Nov. 12, 2020: University of Winnipeg Students' Association (UWSA) launches the 'More Than A Door' campaign
On Wednesday, November 18 at 4:00 PM CST the UWSA will be launching our ‘More Than a Door’ campaign which will raise awareness about environmental accessibility and advocate for additional automatic doors on campus. An exciting...
Oct. 28, 2020: NEADS Community Engagement Meeting - Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition
Description The Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition challenges university students across Canada to develop innovative, cost-effective, and practical solutions to accessibility barriers for people with disabilities...
Oct. 27, 2020: NEADS Community Engagement Meeting, November 11: Wage Subsidy for careers in the Trucking & Logistic sector
Description: Title: Wage Subsidy for careers in the Trucking & Logistic sectorSpeakers: Craig Faucette & John Joseph The Trucking HR employer wage support for people with disabilities support both employers, employees and potential new...
Oct. 16, 2020: Mid-Career Workers with Disabilities Survey
We are Seeking Participants! If you’re in the middle of your working career and have a disability, you’re invited to complete this survey. Your views are very important! This survey is a part of our project entitled...
Oct. 16, 2020: Call for Submissions for First Edition: Canadian Journal of Theology, Mental Health and Disability
The Canadian Journal of Theology, Mental Health and Disability is currently looking for content for our first edition. In our first issue we will explore various aspects of disability and mental distress from a theological perspective. We are...
Oct. 14, 2020: NEADS Community Engagement Meeting: Career Transitions and Accessibility in the Federal Public Service project initiated by READ (Research, Education, Accessibility and Design) at Carleton University
Wednesday, October 28: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDTSpeakers: Mirvat Sanaallah (Project Officer) and Samantha Butler (Research Lead)Career Transitions and Accessibility in the Federal Public Service project was initiated by the READ (Research...
Oct. 14, 2020: The Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition
The Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition challenges university students across Canada to use their creativity to develop innovative, cost-effective and practical solutions to accessibility barriers for people with...
Oct. 7, 2020: NEADS Accessibility Resilience Program � Emergency Support for Students with Disabilities in Response to COVID-19
Purpose:COVID-19 has placed an undue burden on post-secondary students with disabilities (undergraduate university, graduate university, college, cégep, and high school students entering a post-secondary institution) who were already...
Oct. 5, 2020: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) General Meeting on November 1st
On Sunday November 1st, 2020 the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) will be holding the NEADS General Meeting from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT. We invite post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities, disabled...
Oct. 2, 2020: Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA), University of Toronto Annual General Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, October 14, for our Annual General Meeting. Come meet our outgoing board of directors, participate in the election of our new board of directors, learn about our events and campaigns this past year, and find out how you can...
Oct. 1, 2020: Faculty EDI training in Canadian Post Secondary
Invitation to participate in a survey Hello, my name is Sherry Sullivan and I am a PhD Student in the Peace and Conflict Studies program at the University of Manitoba. I have worked in post-secondary education for the past 20 years, doing...
Sep. 29, 2020: Nothing About Us Without Us - Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) Looking Forward to Working on Disability Commitments in Throne Speech
Media ReleaseSeptember 23, 2020 - For Immediate ReleaseThe Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) finds that the Liberal Government used a disability lens when developing its national work plan outlined in the September 23rd Throne...
Sep. 29, 2020: AQEIPS and RIQEDI present a series of workshops
Teaching inclusively in 2020: COVID-19, remote learning and universal design for learning Online workshop 1 (of 3):Introduction to inclusive teaching and to universal design for learning (UDL) in remote classes Paul...
Sep. 23, 2020: NEADS Virtual Coffee Chat: Disability, Mental Health & Spirituality, Friday, Oct 2, 2020 03:00 PM in Eastern Time
Our guest speakers, Amy Panton and Miriam Spies: Are you interested in writing about the connection between disability, mental health and spirituality? Are you someone who writes or draws about your lived experience of disability? We are excited...
Sep. 22, 2020: Research Study on Medical Self-Disclosure as a Membership Requirement for the OCSWSSW
STUDY NAME: Students and recent graduates’ responses to medical self-disclosure as a membership requirement for the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service WorkersRESEARCHERS: Chris Chapman, Associate Professor, School of...
Sep. 16, 2020: NEADS and Canada Post Partnership Announcement
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to announce a partnership with Canada Post that focuses on increasing access to education and the workforce for students with disabilities (undergraduate, graduate...
Sep. 15, 2020: Improving the Accessibility of Remote Higher Education: Lessons from the pandemic and recommendations Jackie Pichette, Sarah Brumwell and Jessica Rizk, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario
New study examines how COVID-19 pandemic has amplified challenges for students with disabilities and offers recommendations for improving accessible remote learningThe sudden shift to remote learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has important...
Sep. 15, 2020: NEADS Virtual Coffee with guest speaker Megan Linton on September 25th
Guest Speaker: Megan Linton will be our speaker during the NEADS Coffee Chat on Friday, September 25th from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT. Megan (she/her) is a mad + disabled second year Masters of Public Policy and Administration student at...
Sep. 8, 2020: Self-Advocacy as a Disabled Student During COVID-19 - Simon Fraser University (SFU)
The Simon Fraser University (SFU) Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance has a "Self-Advocacy as a Disabled Student During COVID-19" event coming up on September 22nd! "How do we advocate for ourselves as disabled students during the COVID-19...
Sep. 2, 2020: Impacts of COVID-19 on persons with disabilities
Released: 2020-08-27 This release is available in audio. The video "Impact of COVID-19 on Canadians living with long-term conditions and disabilities, American Sign Language" is also available. Just over one-fifth of the Canadian population has...
Sep. 1, 2020: Do the Rights Thing: A Legal Rights Workshop
Free Legal Rights Virtual Workshop Save the date! ARCH Disability Law Centre in partnership with DAWN Canada presents Do the Rights Thing: A Legal Rights Workshop
Sep. 1, 2020: Graduate Students Mental Health Toolkit
The Canadian Federation of Students' National Graduate Caucus is proud to introduce the Graduate Students Mental Health and Well-Being Toolkit! This toolkit aims to equip graduate students with resources to improve the state of graduate...
Aug. 28, 2020: Students For Barrier Free Access, University of Toronto is offering disability rights workshop on September 22nd with a featured speaker from the ARCH Disability Law Centre!
Do you want to learn more about the University’s duty to accommodate and your rights as a disabled student? Not sure about what to do when your access needs are not being met? Join Students for Barrier-free Access’ (SBA) for a free...
Aug. 28, 2020: Kick Start � Q & A Info Session for Students Preparing for the Upcoming School Year � Accessibility in Online Learning
The fall term is just around the corner, and we know you are busy with final preparations for the first day of class at your chosen institutions. This term is going to be unique as schools have adapted to online and blended learning environments...
Aug. 21, 2020: Adaptech Tech Survey � Amazon Gift Card
The Adaptech Research Network is conducting a research study to investigate the benefits and use of mobile technology (e.g., smartphone/tablet apps, software, intelligent personal assistants such as Siri and Alexa) to do schoolwork among Canadian...
Aug. 13, 2020: Schools of Thought - A Provincial Conference on Student Mental Health
No more months-long waitlists. No more unnecessary handcuffs. No more stigma, isolation, and preventable losses. Part I of our event is a student mental health advocate bootcamp. It’s intended to provide a shared baseline of...
Aug. 11, 2020: Disability Studies at King's hiring TAs
CALL FOR APPLICANTS Are you an energetic and highly organized student passionate about the field of Disability Studies? We are currently hiring several Teaching Assistants (TA) in Disability Studies at King’s University College, Western...
Aug. 11, 2020: Call for participants for Experiences of Students With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Instruction Interruption conducted by the University of Connecticut
Call for participants for Experiences of Students With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Instruction Interruption conducted by the University of Connecticut: Dear Student: You are invited to participate in a research...
Aug. 11, 2020: DAWN Canada research on legal experiences of persons with disabilities
DAWN Canada has been contracted to carry out qualitative research examining the experiences of persons with physical and mental health disabilities with respect to their legal experiences. Specifically, we are looking to engage persons with...
Aug. 10, 2020: Be part of Virtual Cannexus21, Canada�s Career Development Conference!
Cannexus is going virtual for 2021 and registration is now open! We are proud to be a supporting organization for Canada’s bilingual Career Development Conference and encourage you to take advantage of the Gratitude rate by September 9...
Jul. 31, 2020: Minister�s statement on guidelines for post-secondary institutions
Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, has released the following statement regarding the guidelines for reducing the risk of COVID-19 at post-secondary institutions in B.C.: “I am pleased that the Go Forward...
Jul. 28, 2020: Making a Difference Award - Carleton University
Awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul Menton Centre, to outstanding students with a documented permanent physical disability entering a program of study within the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Science, the Arthur...
Jul. 28, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, July 31 at 3:00 p.m. EDT!
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time. Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility supports, discuss mental health, and...
Jul. 21, 2020: Voices of Access and Disability in Higher Education: Part 2 - Opportunities for Change
This is the second of a two-part webinar series Voices of Access and Disability in Higher Education that seeks to address and highlight disability inclusion and access in higher education. Date and TimeFri, July 24, 20209:00 PM – 10:30 PM...
Jul. 21, 2020: Disability DIScussions - Remote Access/ibility for McMaster University disabled students
Join MSU Maccess and the AccessMac Program, Equity & Inclusion Office in our first ever online Disability DIScussion around the theme of Remote Access/ibility. Registration for this event is required - please fill out this Microsoft Form:...
Jul. 21, 2020: University of King's College starting a Disabled Student's Collective
In search of a board for a Disabled Students' Collective!One of our members is looking to start a Disabled Students' Collective and have it ratified as a resource centre in the upcoming Fall AGM! It will be an advocacy organization and safe space...
Jul. 21, 2020: CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: NEURODIVERSITY MATTERS
Do you have ideas and opinions about neurodiversity? We want to hear from you! Neurodiversity Matters is a research study exploring how people are using the language and idea of neurodiversity. We want to hear from people who...
Jul. 20, 2020: Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) at University of Toronto is hiring
Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) at University of Toronto is hiring!WE'RE HIRING! As part of the Canada Summer Jobs program, SBA is proud to announce that we are hiring two researchers for the 2020-2021 school year. The application...
Jul. 20, 2020: Minister Qualtrough announces new details on proposed financial support for persons with disabilities during COVID-19
From: Employment and Social Development CanadaNews releaseJuly 17, 2020 - Gatineau, Quebec - Employment and Social Development CanadaThe Government of Canada continues to take immediate, significant and decisive action to...
Jul. 14, 2020: BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship
The 2020 applications are now open! Apply by Sunday, October 18th! The future of banking starts with you. The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship can help you do big things. Lime Connect is pleased to...
Jul. 13, 2020: AQEIPS and NEADS Webinar on Remote Classes
Conversation About Remote Classes: Zoom consultation with students with disabilities about their accessibility needs in remote classes with AQEIPS and NEADS, May 14 now available on YouTube with captioning!Inspired by a similar event by the...
Jul. 13, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, July 17 at 3:00 p.m. EDT!
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time. Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility supports, discuss mental health, and...
Jun. 30, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, July 10 at 3:00 p.m. EDT!
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time. Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility supports, discuss mental health, and...
Jun. 24, 2020: Campuses that care! A guide to safe working, learning and living
Join the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and the Canadian Federation of Students - Ontario (CFS-Ontario) on June 25 at 7:00 p.m. for a webinar called Campuses that care! A guide to safe working, learning and living. Health and safety are on...
Jun. 24, 2020: Survey: Post-secondary students reconsidering fall semester plans in wake of COVID-19
(Ottawa – May 12, 2020) A new survey commissioned by the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) and the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) shows a significant number of students are reconsidering their plans for university...
Jun. 23, 2020: Accessible Online Engagement in the Age of COVID-19 - Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Simon Fraser University
May 27, 2020Written by Nicole ArmosAs policies and practices shift rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is becoming increasingly important to establish strong, responsive lines of communication between governments or organizations and the...
Jun. 23, 2020: Webinar on Financial Assistance for Disabled Students in Ontario now available on NEADS YouTube channel
On May 19th Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA) University of Toronto, the York Federation of Students (YFS) Access Centre, and the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) collaborated on a webinar about the types of...
Jun. 23, 2020: Work-Able Graduate Internship Program for graduates with disabilities in British Columbia
Work-Able is now accepting applications for the Video Assistant Editor position based in Vancouver. This is an exciting unique position for those with experience in video production. Learn more and apply now. Please note: this is an ongoing...
Jun. 23, 2020: Statistics Canada Survey � Impact of COVID-19 on Canadians with Disabilities/Sondage de Statistique Canada � Impact de la COVID-19 sur les Canadiens en situation de handicap
As you may have seen, Statistics Canada has launched a survey on how COVID-19 is impacting Canadians with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions. The survey includes questions about employment, household expenses, support...
Jun. 22, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, June 26 at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time. Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility supports, discuss mental health, and...
Jun. 22, 2020: Ryerson University Accessible Clothing Research - Seeking Student Participants
We are a group of Ryerson University students focused on developing accessible/adaptive clothing solutions for individuals with physical mobility needs. We are currently seeking current/recent post-secondary students in Ontario with physical...
Jun. 19, 2020: MSU McMaster Students Union Maccess is hiring!
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario June 16 WE'RE HIRING! Want to get more involved with Maccess this year? We're hiring for our volunteer executive positions for the 2020 - 2021 year! Applications close on JUNE 30. We're hiring for...
Jun. 15, 2020: Invitation to participate in a study entitled �Ableism and Medical Error: The Experience of Young Women with Invisible Rare Diseases in Canada�
My name is Sarah Szumlanski and I am an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University. I am working on a research project under the supervision of Professor Kelly Fritsch.I am writing to you today to...
Jun. 15, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, June 19 at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time. Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility supports, discuss mental health, and...
Jun. 15, 2020: Special Webinar: Upholding Rights of People with Disabilities during COVID by SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
A panel discussion + Q&A exploring how the rights of people with disabilities can be upheld to foster equity in COVID-19 policy responses. About this EventThe COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many existing inequities and surfaced new...
Jun. 12, 2020: Council of Canadians with Disabilities Response to COVID-19 Funding Falling Through Cracks
Media Release -For Immediate Release | June 11, 2020 -June 10, 2020 marked a disappointing day for Canadians with disabilities. Finally, government put forward financial relief for Canadians with disabilities only to have the bill fail on...
Jun. 11, 2020: Centre for Independent Living Toronto (CILT) invites you to ODSP and COVID-19 Zoom Webinar
Thursday, June 25, 2020, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM (Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join John Mossa, CILT Independent Living Skills Coordinator, Catherine Manson, Don Valley Community Legal Services, and Andrea Hatala, ODSP Action Coalition over Zoom to...
Jun. 10, 2020: Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS): AQEIPS Annual General Meeting
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Jun. 10, 2020: Enabling Accessibility Fund - Youth Innovation
Seeking Youth Participation Are you interested in developing your leadership skills and making a tangible difference in your community? Would you like to add a valuable experience to your resumé by volunteering a bit of your time? The...
Jun. 8, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, June 12 at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time. Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility supports, discuss mental health, and...
Jun. 8, 2020: Monitoring the Convention on The Rights of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD): Your Feedback Matters
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is Canada’s human rights watchdog, with a responsibility to both promote and protect human rights. As a part of that role, the Commission was recently given a new responsibility to monitor the...
Jun. 5, 2020: New National Coordinator Joins Leading National Disability Rights Organization - CCD
For Immediate Release - June 4, 2020 The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) welcomes a new National Coordinator, Shari Hildred. “I am sure that everyone joins me in welcoming Ms. Hildred to CCD,” states Jewelles...
Jun. 5, 2020: Physically Disability Support Group Chats: York Federation of Students' Access Centre (YFS Access):
Today! We're offering a new discussion group on Zoom! Join us for the Physical Disability Support Chat June 5, from 5:30 to 7:00! Send us a message to join. Physical Disability Support Chat is today, June 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 on Zoom! To maintain...
Jun. 3, 2020: Statement on Anti-Racism by The Black Students� Caucus
Jun 2, 2020 -The recent incidents of anti-Black racism have reopened a wound that the Black community has, for centuries, fought every single day to heal. We write this statement to the thousands of Black students across Turtle Island with heavy...
Jun. 3, 2020: CHHA Young Adults Network VOICE for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children's Teen Outreach Program (TOP) presents Part 2 of Accessibility in Post Secondary Education webinar
Please join the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) for Part 2 of this exciting webinar on Accessibility in Post Secondary Education. Saturday June 6, 2020at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm EDTPart 2 of this series will explore the concept of knowing...
Jun. 2, 2020: CNIB Post-Secondary Scholarships due date July 5, 2020
Every year, the CNIB Foundation's scholarship program awards multiple scholarships to students who are blind or partially sighted in recognition of their academic aspirations and achievements. Scholarships range from $1,000 to...
Jun. 2, 2020: Students With Disabilities Hardship Grant through Canadian Federation of Students - Manitoba
During the 2020 Annual General Meeting our membership passed a motion to support students with disabilities in the form of upfront grants to cover the costs associated with remote learning. This could include, but isn't limited to: devices...
May. 29, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, June 5th at 3:00 p.m. EDT - Speakers Elizabeth Mohler and Jessica Dubelaar of Magnet job site!
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time. Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility supports, discuss mental health, and...
May. 26, 2020: Accessibility During COVID-19 Simon Fraser University (SFU) Needs Asynchronous Learning
To all Simon Fraser University (SFU) administration and faculty:
May. 25, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, May 29th at 3:00 p.m. EDT - Speaker Casey Caines!
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time until June 5 to assess interest! Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility...
May. 22, 2020: Webinar: Empower U, �A country without barriers?: The Role of Accessibility Standards Canada�, May 28, 2020, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Atlantic Time
Join us for another Empower U webinar to learn more about the Accessible Canada Act, in the context of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) and be part of a Canada-wide...
May. 15, 2020: The 2020 Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors with Disabilities is now open!
2020 Applications are open! High School Seniors must apply by May 25th!Lime Connect believes strongly in the potential of high school students who happen to have all types of disabilities, and is committed to supporting their future. We're...
May. 15, 2020: Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors 2020 applications are now open. Apply by Monday, May 25th!
Lime Connect believes strongly in the potential of high school students who happen to have all types of disabilities, and is committed to supporting their future. In 2019, we were pleased to launch our inaugural Pathways Scholarship designed for...
May. 15, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, May 22nd at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time until June 5 to assess interest! Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility...
May. 14, 2020: Canada Emergency Student Benefit application period to launch on May 15, 2020 From: Employment and Social Development Canada
News releaseMay 13, 2020, Gatineau, QC, Employment and Social Development Canada Post-secondary students across Canada are facing unprecedented challenges as they work to complete their studies and find summer jobs in the midst of the COVID-19...
May. 11, 2020: SAVE THE DATE: Webinar on Financial Assistance for Disabled Students in Ontario, Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. EDT
Join Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA) University of Toronto, the York Federation of Students (YFS) Access Centre, and the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for a webinar about the types of financial assistance...
May. 11, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, May 15th at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time until June 5 to assess interest! Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility...
May. 8, 2020: Webinar: Empower U, Why Inclusive Education Matters: Canada�s Contribution to the Conversation, May 14, 2020, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Atlantic Time
Join us for another Empower U webinar to learn more about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) and be part of a Canada-wide network engaged in acting for the implementation...
May. 7, 2020: Conversation About Remote Classes: Zoom consultation with students with disabilities about their accessibility needs in remote classes with AQEIPS and NEADS, May 14, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EDT
Inspired by a similar event by the Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) that was quite successful a couple of weeks ago (see summary report in French here:...
May. 6, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, May 8th at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time until June 5 to assess interest! Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility...
May. 5, 2020: Professor Hippo on Campus: Learning how to help students in stressful times � a new program for McMaster University faculty and staff
Even though students aren’t physically on campus, their stresses and mental health problems don’t disappear. Under these increasingly uncertain circumstances, some stresses can be amplified and new ones may develop, at a time when...
May. 5, 2020: Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) - Government of Canada
We are proposing the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) that would provide support to students and new graduates who are not eligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit or Employment Insurance or unable to work due to COVID-19. This...
Apr. 27, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, May 1st at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time until June 5 to assess interest! Share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility...
Apr. 27, 2020: Webinar: Empower U, Learn to Access Your Disability Rights, April 30, 2020, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Atlantic Time
Join us for another Empower U webinar to learn more about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) and be part of a Canada-wide network engaged in acting for the implementation...
Apr. 22, 2020: Support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19
April 22, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Post-secondary students are feeling the economic impacts of COVID-19. Many students were preparing to start a summer job in May, and are now worried about how to pay rent and cover basic living expenses...
Apr. 22, 2020: Stop The Covid Cuts to Education in Manitoba
Sign The Petition from the Canadian Federation of Students - Manitoba All sectors of Manitoba must unite to Stop the Covid Cuts! We need you to email the Premier, Minister Ralph Eichler and your MLA. We've made it easy for you using this online...
Apr. 21, 2020: Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on postsecondary students Statistics Canada survey
In these difficult times, when everyone's lives are being affected by COVID-19, you can do something important for the student community. You can provide your perspective on the current crisis, by letting us know how your studies, financial...
Apr. 20, 2020: Manitoba universities told to cut costs by up to 30% to help province endure pandemic
Universities given Tuesday deadline to prepare budget-cut scenarios; professors decry 'draconian' plan Bartley Kives
Apr. 20, 2020: Media Reports Show Yet More Problems Facing People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 crisis � The Need for Urgent Government Action Is Swiftly Ballooning
April 20, 2020 - Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) Alliance SUMMARY The COVID-19 crisis remains our top priority this week in our campaign for accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. The fact that...
Apr. 18, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, April 24th at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Time until June 5 to assess interest! Come share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility...
Apr. 17, 2020: Backgrounder: COVID-19 Disability Advisory Group
From: Employment and Social Development Canada Backgrounder During this time of public health and economic crisis, in the spirit of “Nothing Without Us” and the Accessible Canada Act, and in recognition of Canada’s domestic...
Apr. 16, 2020: Virtual Coffee with NEADS on Friday, April 17th at 3:00 p.m. EST
Come join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for our virtual coffees, every Friday at 3pm Eastern Time until June 5 to assess interest! Come share your experience and ask questions relating to accessibility...
Apr. 16, 2020: Lisa Huus Memorial Fund Bursaries for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities in British Columbia
Each year the Huus Family, in partnership with Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island (formerly Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children) and generous donors, award bursaries to support the education of students with disabilities.The...
Apr. 10, 2020: Webinar: Empower U, Learn to Access Your Disability Rights, April 23, 2020, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Atlantic Time
Join us for an Empower U webinar to learn more about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) and be part of a Canada-wide network engaged in acting for the implementation of...
Apr. 10, 2020: Emergency Aid Available for Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Students
Released on April 9, 2020 The Saskatchewan government will make up to $1.5 million in emergency financial aid available to help at-risk post-secondary students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.The Ministry of Advanced Education announced today...
Apr. 9, 2020: New emergency supports for British Columbia's most vulnerable, Victoria, Thursday, April 2, 2020
To ensure B.C.’s most vulnerable – including people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors – do not encounter additional barriers during the COVID-19 crisis, the Province is implementing a series of temporary...
Apr. 8, 2020: Experiencing Workplace Sexual Harassment and Need Support? SHARE can Help
Everyone has the right to a safe workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination, including workplace sexual harassment. Workplace sexual harassment consists of any sexualized behaviours and actions that are unwelcome and unwanted in...
Apr. 8, 2020: Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program to help businesses and young Canadians affected by COVID-19
April 8, 2020, Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada is taking unprecedented action to support workers, businesses, and all Canadians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, young people are facing serious challenges finding work...
Apr. 7, 2020: COVID-19 discussion with Citizens With Disabilities Ontario (CWDO) on April 14 at 7:00 p.m. EST
Let’s check-in and chat! • How are the federal and provincial governments helping us deal with COVID-19?• How are you feeling about what is happening?• How are you staying connected to your community?• What strategies...
Apr. 6, 2020: Who gets medical care during the coronavirus pandemic � and what does that mean for people with disabilities?
Rationing care could put disabled persons at risk; 'I'm nervous,' says Manitoban with a disability Nancy Hansen · for CBC News · Posted: Apr 05, 2020 6:00 AM CT | Last Updated: April 5 If medical care is rationed during the...
Apr. 6, 2020: British Columbia boosts emergency funding supports for students
News Release VictoriaThursday, April 2, 2020 8:30 AM Students attending British Columbia’s 25 public post-secondary institutions, who are experiencing emergency financial pressures, will benefit from a one-time investment of $3.5 million...
Apr. 2, 2020: COVID-19 update from Centre for Equitable Library Access Public library service for Canadians with print disabilities
Dear patrons,As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, I want to reassure you that the health and safety of our patrons, member libraries, colleagues, educators and staff are CELA’s primary concern. We know that reading can bring...
Apr. 2, 2020: DEADLINE FOR CHHA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EXTENDED
Please circulate this email to interested students who might benefit from scholarships for students with hearing loss. This program was established in 2002 by the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association and to date we have awarded $50,000.00 to...
Apr. 2, 2020: Introducting Virtual Coffee Fridays with NEADS!
Help curb the curve! Have a physically distant virtual coffee with the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)!Students, educators, advocates -- we want to hear from you! How have you been coping with COVID-19 physical...
Apr. 2, 2020: Extension of the application deadline for the NEADS Students Awards Programs and AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarships to June 30, 2020
We recognize that post-secondary students with disabilities are facing unique vulnerabilities as a result of COVID-19. In light of these circumstances, we have extended the NEADS Student Awards Programs deadline for the submission of applications...
Apr. 1, 2020: A Message to all Students Using Student Accessibility Services at the University of Manitoba (March 31, 2020)
Hello everyone, We hope to be meeting with you in the office soon! Until then, we are open through online, phone and email support only at this time. Please contact your Accessibility Coordinator directly, or contact the general office at...
Mar. 31, 2020: They didn�t think about it! Zoom consultation with students with disabilities to learn about their accessibility needs in remote classes
You are invited to come discuss with AQEIPS. First of all, to counter the isolation we are all feeling, and secondly to discuss about your needs while taking remote classes d
Mar. 27, 2020: Supporting Mid-Career Workers with Disabilities through Community-building, Education, and Career-Progression Resources (MCWD) Project Update � March 2020
Mar. 25, 2020: Canadian Disability Policy Alliance releases report on Government Offices Most Responsible for Disability Issues across Canada
Shannon Jones, March 24, 2020 Locating and navigating government disability services is often described as difficult and frustrating. In some ways, there is little wonder that it is, since disability is such a complex issue...
Mar. 24, 2020: CANCELLED: Canadian Disability Studies Association CDSA-AC�H 2020 Conference
The Canadian Disability Studies Association (CDSA-ACÉH) Executive Board has made the difficult decision to formally cancel our 2020 conference. This means our association will not be participating in the Federation’s proposed...
Mar. 23, 2020: Media Release � COVID-19 Response Needs to Be Approached with a Disability Lens
For Immediate Release | March 20, 2020 The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) reminds all levels of government, community organizations and businesses responding to the COVID-19 crisis that all planning needs to be done using a...
Mar. 23, 2020: Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD) Seeks NATIONAL COORDINATOR
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), Canada’s cross-disability coalition of persons with disabilities, is seeking to fill the full-time position of National Coordinator.The ideal candidate for this position must have an...
Mar. 23, 2020: A COVID-19 Update from Accessibility Services at the University of Toronto
COVID-19 updateFor students; reported March 20, 2020Our office has heard from many of you with questions regarding COVID-19 planning, and how your accessibility related academic accommodations may be impacted by the decision to cancel all...
Mar. 20, 2020: Canada Student Loans
On March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada announced the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan which includes a wide set of measures to help Canadians affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. To support student and apprentice loan borrowers...
Mar. 16, 2020: Message from the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) regarding our operations and communications during COVID-19
On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff and consultants, we would like to advise you that, during this period of COVID-19 uncertainty, we continue to work to serve the post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities community. While...
Mar. 13, 2020: Empower U Webinar: why equal access to education matters to persons with disabilities, March 25, 2020, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
Join us for an Empower U webinar where participants will have the opportunity to find out about the right to education, which is described in Convention on The Rights of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD) Article 24. The webinar will take place on...
Mar. 12, 2020: Multiple Perspectives on Disability, Access and Inclusion Conference moving to an online format
The Ohio State University is taking measures to minimize the spread of the Coronavirus while continuing to serve our community. As part of that effort The Multiple Perspectives Conference will move to an online format on April 6th & 7th this...
Mar. 9, 2020: Empower U Webinar: Rights of Children with Disabilities, March 18, 2020, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
Mark Your Calendars: Empower U webinar on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 1.00 pm to 2:00 pm EST to focus on the rights of children with disabilities. Join us for an Empower U webinar where participants will have the opportunity to find out more...
Mar. 6, 2020: Have you participated in or considered participating in a study or work abroad program?
The Government of Canada is conducting a research study about study and work abroad opportunities. If you or someone you know participated or considered participating in a study or work abroad program through a post secondary institution...
Mar. 4, 2020: 2020 PAANS Scholarship Applications now being accepted for college and university students with disabilities in Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia League for Equality Opportunities is pleased to announce we are accepting the Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) scholarship applications for the 2020-21 academic year. Awards: Six...
Mar. 3, 2020: Disability Studies at King's University College, two new videos explain fantastic opportunities in the field
"Disability is a diverse, exciting, strange, amazing thing that touches all of us," says Dr. Jeffrey Preston, Assistant Professor in Disability Studies at King's University College, Western University. Dr. Preston's perspectives on the program...
Mar. 3, 2020: Strengthening Mental Health Through Effective Career Development: A Practitioner�s Guide
In the wake of a global mental health movement, career development practitioners now have a new resource to help them understand how career development interventions support positive mental health. Strengthening Mental Health Through Effective...
Mar. 2, 2020: Schools of Thought: A Provincial Summit on Student Mental at the University of Toronto
Schools of Thought; A Provincial Summit on Student Mental Health Date: Saturday March 14 Time: 11am-8:30pm Location: University of Toronto St George Campus Hosted by the University of Toronto Mental Health Policy Council Register here:...
Feb. 28, 2020: Canadian Hearing Services Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: May 20, 2020, 4 p.m. E.S.T. Date of notification of successful candidates: September 10, 2020 or sooner Play ASL video: https://youtu.be/eEz7LUMruko Canadian Hearing Services proudly offers scholarships...
Feb. 28, 2020: AMI announces 2020 scholarship program
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) Feb 25, 2020, 11:10 ET TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is pleased to announce the launch of its annual AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship. This year marks the ninth anniversary...
Feb. 25, 2020: NEADS Accepting Applications for National Student Awards/Holly Bartlett Memorial Award/AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship/Christine Nieder Memorial Award: Deadline May 8th, 2020
(Ottawa, February 25th, 2020) –The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the NEADS National Student Awards Program, the NEADS Holly Bartlett Memorial Award, the NEADS Christine...
Feb. 25, 2020: Empower U Human Rights webinar: the role of Human Rights Commissions, March 11, 2020, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
Mark Your Calendars: Empower U webinar on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 1.00 pm to 2:00 pm EST to focus on the role of Human Rights CommissionsJoin us for an Empower U webinar where participants will have the opportunity to find out more about...
Feb. 21, 2020: Les �tudes critiques du handicap en fran�ais : Journ�e de rencontre et d��changes � l�Universit� d�Ottawa
Organisée par Laurence Parent et Susanne Commend, chercheuses postdoctorales à l’Institut d’études féministes et de genre à l’Université d’Ottawa, cette journée regroupera...
Feb. 21, 2020: NEADS Announces Recipients of the 2019 NEADS National Student Awards and AMI Scholarship Programs!
(Ottawa, February 21, 2020) – The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our generous funding partners: iA Financial Group and private donors, are excited to announce the three outstanding winners of the 2019...
Feb. 20, 2020: Mark Your Calendars Empower U webinar on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 1.00 pm to 2:00 pm EST to focus on Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia and the CRPD
Join us for an Empower U webinar where participants will have the opportunity to engage with Amy Hasbrouck, Executive Director of Toujours Vivant-Not Dead Yet, on CRPD Article 10, Right to Life. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 4th...
Feb. 20, 2020: An Open Forum on Learning Abroad With A Disability at Memorial University
An Open Forum on Learning Abroad With A Disability Are you a student with a disability and interested in studying or researching abroad? Join the Blundon Centre, Internationalization Office, Grenfell Student Services for a conversation aimed at...
Feb. 18, 2020: Canada Student Loans Program is developing amendments to the Canada Student Financial Assistance Regulations and Canada Student Loans Regulations to make post-secondary education more affordable by introducing an interest-free and payment-free leave for Canada Student Loans borrowers taking temporary leave from their studies for medical or parental reasons, including mental health leave
Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 154, Number 6: Regulations Amending the Canada Student Financial Assistance Regulations February 8, 2020 Statutory authority Canada Student Financial Assistance Act Sponsoring department Department of...
Feb. 12, 2020: ARCH Webinars on Rights Regarding Attendant Services
ARCH, in partnership with Citizens With Disabilities – Ontario (CWDO), is offering webinars on your rights regarding attendant services.We would like to request if you can share these details with your members or anyone who may be...
Feb. 12, 2020: Yvonne Peters guest speaker for Empower U webinar on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 1.00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Join us for an Empower U webinar where participants will have the opportunity to engage with Yvonne Peters, who was a presenter at Empower U’s face to face workshop held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in October, 2019. During her presentation...
Feb. 11, 2020: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Directors
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Directors due March 9, 2020 The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is opening applications for seats on its 2020-2023 Board of...
Feb. 10, 2020: Chlo�e Godin-Jacques, NEADS Ontario Director Wins Top Prize In Kingston Dunin-Deshpande Winter Pitch Competition
Congratulations to Chloée Godin-Jacques, NEADS Ontario Director, Queen's University graduate student, for winning the top prize of $7,500 in the Kingston Dunin-Deshpande Winter Pitch Competition for her accessibility consultancy business!...
Feb. 7, 2020: Using the CRPD to Advance the Right to Health - Join us for an Empower U webinar to learn more about the right to health on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Join us for an Empower U webinar overviewing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the right to health on Wednesday, February 26th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST. This webinar will be taking place in...
Feb. 7, 2020: Canadian Disability Studies Association fundraising campaign
Support the Canadian Disability Studies Association and Get A Cool "All Bodies Are Good Bodies" T-Shirt. ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN All sales will directly support current and future bursaries for students (undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate)...
Feb. 6, 2020: Accessibility Services Facilitator/Coordinator (Part-Time) - Manitoba League of Persons With Disabilities
Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities (MLPD) is recruiting for an Accessibility Services Facilitator/Coordinator. The Accessibility Services Facilitator/Coordinator will plan, coordinate and deliver employer workshops regarding the...
Feb. 5, 2020: Inscription webinaire Rien sur nous sans nous : Se prendre en charge, apprendre � faire valoir vos droits en tant qu��tudiant.e.s en situation de handicap au Qu�bec, 12 f�vrier 2020
Joignez-vous à nous pour un webinaire de la série Se prendre en charge afin d’en apprendre davantage sur les droits des étudiant.e.s en situation de handicap (ÉSH) mercredi le 12 février de 13 heures...
Feb. 4, 2020: 2020 AEBC/T-Base Scholarship Program
The 2020 AEBC/T-Base Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. The application deadline for the 2020 AEBC and T-Base Communications scholarship program is Friday, March 27th, 2020. All applications and supporting materials must be...
Feb. 3, 2020: Government of Canada supports framework to end gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada News release Further actions are being funded to help post-secondary institutions prevent and address gender-based violence on their campuses August 29, 2019 – Toronto, Ontario – Women and...
Jan. 31, 2020: Disability and History: A Roundtable Discussion in Winnipeg on February 13
Join moderator Allen Mankewich and four disability researchers for a conversation on the why and how of disability history. Learn more about specific histories, such as disability in medieval Iceland; disability and the Holocaust; race, war, and...
Jan. 30, 2020: Share the news - Federal Student Work Experience Program, Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities
Hello, Share the news! The inventory for students with a disabilities is now open year-round! Encourage students to apply now as managers have already started hiring for the summer across Canada! Important: Self-declaration That's easy!...
Jan. 29, 2020: Webinar Nothing About Us Without Us: Empower U, Learn to Access Your Disability Rights, February 5, 2020
Join us for an Empower U webinar to learn more about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and ARCH Disability Law Centre’s OP Lab project, which offers participants the opportunity to learn more...
Jan. 28, 2020: Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) Applauds PM�s Direction to Minister Qualtrough
Media Release For Immediate Release | January 27, 2020 Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) Applauds PM’s Direction to Minister Qualtrough When crafting the Mandate Letter for the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and...
Jan. 28, 2020: Sandra Carpenter � Dedicated Advocate and IL Visionary
Sandra Carpenter – Dedicated Advocate and IL Visionary Published: January 24, 2020 ~ It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that our inimitable Sandra Carpenter, co-founder and first Executive Director of the...
Jan. 24, 2020: Rights advocacy workshops for students with disabilities, Montreal, Monday January 27, 2020
Rights advocacy workshops for students with disabilities WHEN: Monday January 27, from 1:30 to 3:30 for the English version and from 10:30 to 12:30 for the French version WHERE: 425 Sherbrooke street East, suite 06, Montreal (QC) H2L 1J9The...
Jan. 24, 2020: The 2020 IDeA competition is now open! Innovative Designs for Accessibility. Innovations pour l'accessibilit�
The 2020 IDeA competition is now open!Application deadline: April 30, 2020Nominate a studentThe Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition challenges university students across Canada to use their creativity to develop...
Jan. 20, 2020: Empower U Webinar: Ethno-cultural perspectives on the CRPD: intersectionality and disability rights, January 29th
Join us for an Empower U webinar on ethno-cultural perspectives on the Convention on The Rights of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD) to learn more about intersectionality and the rights of persons with disabilities in Canada, and how various...
Jan. 14, 2020: Empower U Webinar: Right to Education, Perspectives of Post-Secondary Student Leaders With Disabilities, January 22nd!
Join the Nothing About Us Without Us: Empower U, Learn to Access Your Disability Rights team for Empower U webinars to get more in-depth information about the rights of persons with disabilities in Canada, and how various organizations use human...
Jan. 10, 2020: Association of Part-Time Undergraduate Students of the University of Toronto (APUS) Winter 2020 Bursary
Recognizing that part-time students face barriers to accessing funding from governmental and institutional programs, APUS bursaries are available to part-time undergraduate students on all three campuses of the University of Toronto. These...
Jan. 10, 2020: University of Guelph 12th Annual Accessibility Conference, May 26th-27, 2020
Call for Presentations - 2020 Accessibility Conference12th Annual Accessibility Conference - May 26 and 27, 2020Accessibility barriers are often due to issues related to policy, technology and awareness. The Conference Committee is searching for...
Jan. 8, 2020: University of Winnipeg Disability Justice Collective meetings in 2020
The Disability Justice Collective meetings are up and running again at the University of Winnipeg! They will be every Monday, starting January 13, during free period (12:30 PM -1:20 PM). Purposes of this Student Group • To provide...
Jan. 7, 2020: Call for Nominees: ImpAct Student and Alumni Advisory Committee
Looking for a student or recent graduate living with a disability and committed to social impact!Do you know a college or institute student or recent graduate living with a disability who has shown extraordinary commitment and leadership to...
Jan. 3, 2020: CJDS Twitter Chat - Disability in Post-Secondary Classrooms Public � Hosted by The Canadian Journal of Disability Studies
Are you a faculty member, instructor, or Teaching Assistant at a post-secondary institution? What education have you received around accommodations for disabled students? You may have received some instruction on your institution’s duty to...
Jan. 2, 2020: Tanis Doe Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Gender, Disability and Social Justice at Ryerson University
Department: School of Disability Studies, Faculty of Community ServicesPosition supervisor: Dr. Esther IgnagniContract length: Two yearsHours of work per week: 36.25Position type: Post-Doctoral FellowStart Date: May 1st, 2020Rate of pay: $45,000...
Jan. 2, 2020: ASL Classes Hosted by RyeACCESS at Ryerson University
2020 is going to be a year of growth and learning! This year pick a resolution that teaches you a new skill, enables you to participate in deaf and hard of hearing culture, and is fun! RyeAccess is offering weekly American Sign Language classes...

2019

Dec. 17, 2019: Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Critical Approach to Social Science Inquiry at York University
Position InformationPosition Rank: Full Time Teaching Stream - Assistant Professor, Teaching StreamDiscipline/Field: Critical Approaches to Social Science InquiryHome Faculty: Liberal Arts & Professional StudiesHome Department/Area/Division:...
Dec. 17, 2019: 10 notable career development reports from 2019
CareerWise is always on the lookout for interesting, relevant reports to share with our readers. There was no shortage this year, with many focusing on the future of work and job skills. Below are some of the highlights.Accessibility and...
Dec. 17, 2019: Documentary from 1990 on Memorial's Organization for the Disabled (M.O.D. II), the campus organization of students with disabilities at Memorial University in Newfoundland
A blast from the past! This fantastic documentary from 1990 is about Memorial's Organization for the Disabled (M.O.D. II), the campus organization of students with disabilities at Memorial University in Newfoundland that preceded the current...
Dec. 13, 2019: The Restigouche CBDC receives a new two year National project, for a second phase of Hire for Talent!
Dec. 12, 2019: Cannexus National Career Development Conference in Ottawa January 2020
Cannexus, Canada’s largest bilingual National Career Development Conference, returns to Ottawa, Jan. 27-29, 2020, to help educators prepare students for the future of work. Bringing together more than 1,200 career development professionals...
Dec. 11, 2019: Barrier Free Saskatchewan Town Hall Meeting in Regina on December 5th
On Thursday, December 5th there was a town hall meeting convened in Regina, Saskatchewan, to establish a coalition of like-minded, cross-disability organizations to advocate for the disabled community of Saskatchewan. This meeting was held in...
Dec. 5, 2019: Canadian Disability Studies Association (CDSA) Call for papers Congress of the Humanities 2020
Call for Papers/Appel à ContributionBridging Divides : 17th Annual Conference of the Canadian Disability Studies Association Association canadienne d’études sur le handicapCongress of the Humanities and Social Sciences -May 30...
Dec. 5, 2019: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence It has been 30 years since the tragic mass shooting at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal (December 6, 1989) that saw the promising lives of 14 young women cut violently short. This...
Dec. 4, 2019: Assistive Technologist position at the University of Manitoba
Job Opening at the University of ManitobaAssistive Technologist - Infor Tech 4 (AESES) - Requisition No 09761Job Description :New Budget-Funded Continuing Full-Time35.00 hours/week Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pmSalary Range: $36.01 - $48.17...
Nov. 29, 2019: Career Launcher Internships: Good news! New internship funds for 2020!
Do you want to help employers hire students or grads? Help employers get a head start on their recruitment – connect them to Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan) Career-Launcher Internships. They provide up to $20,000 towards...
Nov. 28, 2019: Participants Needed for Research on Faculty With Disabilities
Oct. 18, 2019Researchers invite you to participate in this second-wave research study about the experiences of faculty with disabilities in university programs. This study is being conducted by Kelly Dundon and Gonzalo Camp, candidates in the...
Nov. 27, 2019: Youth find success in Canada�s growing biotech sector
OTTAWA, September 09, 2019 – Since 2017, over 900 students have gained career-ready experience in over 275 different companies in Canada’s bio-economy thanks to the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program –...
Nov. 26, 2019: Donate to the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) for Giving Tuesday and beyond!
Support the National Educational Association of Disabled Students and student accessibility across Canada here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/344 The holiday season is all about giving. Many college and university students with disabilities...
Nov. 26, 2019: Dalhousie University Student Union Council accepting applications for Students With Disabilities Community Representative
Open Council PositionsInterested in getting involved in the Dalhousie Student Union Council - the highest governing body of the DSU?There are 2 open positions on Council as of November 1st, 2019 - due to difficulties in forming a full Elections...
Nov. 25, 2019: Disabled Student Rights and Self-Advocacy event at McMaster University on December 3rd
Please join the Equity and Inclusion Office in partnership with Student Self Advocacy researcher, Emunah Woolf, the MacPherson Institute and MSU Maccess (McMaster Students Union Access Centre) for a specialDisability DIScussion about Disabled...
Nov. 22, 2019: Ontario Divisional Court quashes Ford government's "Student Choice" initiative, declaring it unlawful
Student Choice Initiative, announced in January, sparked concern over the future of student clubs, newspapers CBC News, Nov. 21, 2019 (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press)The so-called Student Choice Initiative, announced by Doug Ford's...
Nov. 22, 2019: Simon Fraser University Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA)!
Some great work being done by students leaders of the Simon Fraser University Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA)! Check out their website and follow the group on Facebook:"Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA)Description: The SFU...
Nov. 21, 2019: AMI announces recipients of 2019 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship
News provided byAccessible Media Inc. (AMI)Nov 20, 2019, 11:10 ETTORONTO, Nov. 20, 2019 /CNW/ - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2019 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship. The program, which launched in...
Nov. 21, 2019: Making the Grade on Student Mental Health webinar now available online!
The webinar Making The Grade on Student Mental Health, presented by staff from the Mental Health Commission of Canada and board members and staff from the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now available online in an...
Nov. 20, 2019: The Mental Health Awareness Committee (MHAC) at Queen's University Is Hiring! 2019-2020
The Mental Health Awareness Committee (MHAC) is a student group based at Queen's University. It is dedicated to raising awareness about mental illness and reducing the stigma that has become ingrained in the discussion of mental health, primarily...
Nov. 20, 2019: York Federation of Students Access Centre Mad Student Support Group
Mad Student Support Group resources! This Is Madness YouTube playlist!Missed our last few Mad Student Support Groups? Don't worry. Resources are shared on our website along with detailed content warnings.We just shared the post with the full This...
Nov. 19, 2019: International Day of Persons With Disabilities event in Toronto at the Ontario Legislative Building
An Accessible Future: Our Commitment to the Next GenerationTuesday, December 3, 2019You are cordially invited to an afternoon reception at Queen’s Park in Toronto in celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities building...
Nov. 8, 2019: Join Our Upcoming Webinar � Making the Grade on Student Mental Health!
With 2 million students in post-secondary institutions in Canada, mental health is a growing and pressing societal problem. The Mental Health Commission of Canada wants to help post-secondary institutions support and promote mental health and...
Nov. 1, 2019: The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is inviting the public to provide feedback on a set of draft guidelines to help post-secondary institutions support student mental health
The Standard on Psychological Health and Safety for Post-Secondary Students (PSS Standard) is a set of voluntary guidelines to help post-secondary institutions promote and support students’ psychological health, safety and success. The...
Oct. 21, 2019: Surviving Together; A Self-Advocacy Workshop for Disabled Students at the University of Toronto
Join us for Students for Barrier-free Access’ (SBA) informational workshop for disabled students and student advocates. This workshop is jointly hosted by SBA and the Association of Part-time Undergraduate Students (APUS). Whether you...
Oct. 21, 2019: Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability Rights Training on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) - Montreal
Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability RightsTraining on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP)About this Training This training aims to increase awareness of how...
Oct. 18, 2019: Announcing Chlo�e Godin-Jacques the new Ontario Director of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
(Ottawa, October 11, 2019)The board and staff of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students are thrilled to welcome Chloée C. Godin-Jacques to the NEADS’ Board of Directors as our new Ontario...
Oct. 16, 2019: Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability Rights Training on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) - Saskatoon
Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability Rights Training on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP), October 25, University of Saskatchewan About this Training This...
Oct. 16, 2019: Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability Rights Training on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) - Vancouver
Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability RightsTraining on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP), October 28, Heritage Hall, VancouverAbout this Training This...
Oct. 16, 2019: Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability Rights Training on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) - Edmonton
Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability RightsTraining on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP), Edmonton, MacEwan UniversityAbout this Training This training...
Oct. 11, 2019: Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability Rights Training on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) - Toronto
Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) - November 1, Toronto, ARCH Disability Law Centre About this Training This training aims to increase awareness of how to address discrimination using...
Oct. 9, 2019: Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability Rights Training on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP)
Oct. 9, 2019: Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability Rights Training on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) - Winnipeg
Empower U: Learn to Access Your Disability Rights Training on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) - October 23, Winnipeg, University of Manitoba About this...
Oct. 4, 2019: Human Rights Training for People with Disabilities by People with Disabilities: Nothing about us without us!
PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTWinnipeg, 4 October 2019Human Rights Training for People with Disabilities by People with Disabilities: Nothing about us without us! Today, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) launches a new awareness...
Oct. 4, 2019: Join the Students for Barrier-free Access Board of Directors!
Do you want to get involved with the Disability Justice movement at the University of Toronto? Join the Students for Barrier-free Access Board of Directors! No Board experience is required and we will provide the training you need.For more...
Sep. 27, 2019: Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) is launching the 21st edition of its scholarship program for post-secondary students with disabilities
Dear Sir or Madam, This year, the Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) is launching the 21st edition of its scholarship program for post-secondary students with disabilities. We invite you...
Sep. 13, 2019: Mental Health Commission of Canada Post-Secondary Student Draft Standard out for Public Review!
Dear RFI Partners,We at Mental Health Commission of Canada have some exciting news to share with you; the Draft of the Standard is available for public review! From all the meaningful engagements, dialogues, info-sessions, interviews and surveys...
Sep. 10, 2019: General Meeting of Grad Minds University of Toronto on September 11
Grad Minds at the University of Toronto is back for another exciting year!Are you looking to get involved with Grad Minds? Or not sure what Grad Minds is? We will be having our first general meeting of the year in the Grad Room (66 Harbord...
Sep. 4, 2019: Government of Canada supports framework to end gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions
From: Women and Gender Equality CanadaNews releaseFurther actions are being funded to help post-secondary institutions prevent and address gender-based violence on their campusesAugust 29, 2019 – Toronto, Ontario – Women and Gender...
Aug. 21, 2019: Careering magazine call for submissions for its Winter 2020 Issue
We are looking for pitches for our Winter 2020 issue of Careering magazine on the theme of Ethics and Professionalism. We welcome topic proposals that encompass a range of interpretations of this theme.Potential areas to explore include:Social...
Aug. 21, 2019: Call for participants - PhD research study titled: Understanding Systemic Barriers Experienced by Disabled Mothers in Canada: A Human Rights Inquiry into how Policy, Legislation and Media influence Discrimination and Stereotypes of Disability and Mothering
Are you a mother living with disabilities? Are you over 19? Are your children living with you (full time or part time), and under 19? Do you live in BC or Ontario? Are...
Aug. 16, 2019: Giving students and grads a strong start in the green economy / Lancez la carri�re d��tudiants et de dipl�m�s dans l��conomie verte
NEW Natural Resources and Clean Tech Internships available!Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan) Career-Launcher Internships connect employers with skilled interns by providing up to $20,000 towards their salary for 6-12 months...
Aug. 8, 2019: Work-Ahle Internship for Graduates With Disabilities in British Columbia
Another Work-Able internship position is available in Victoria:•REQ 63454 Ethics Policy and Research Administrator with the Public Service AgencyPlease apply to REQ 63454 by August 14, 2019 at 11 p.m. https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com...
Aug. 7, 2019: L�AQEIPS EMBAUCHE! / AQEIPS IS HIRING!
Offre d’emploi : Directeur/rice général.eL’AQEIPS http://aqeips.qc.ca/ est à la recherche d’un.e directeur/rice général.e Tâches • Superviser les activités de...
Aug. 7, 2019: Accessibility Project Grant 2019 Disability Alliance BC - Applications Now OPEN! Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Disability Alliance BC is pleased to announce today, August 6, 2019 a Call for Proposals (CFP) for projects that promote greater accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities in BC communities. Funding of $10,000 to $40,000 per...
Jul. 31, 2019: L�AQEIPS EMBAUCHE! / AQEIPS IS HIRING!
ENGLISH FOLLOWSOffre d’emploi : Teneur.euse de livres et adjoint.e administrative.if L’AQEIPS (http://aqeips.qc.ca/) est à la recherche d’un.e teneur.euse de livres et adjoint.e...
Jul. 29, 2019: The National Educational Association of Disabled Students receives three year operating grant from the Government of Canada�s Social Development Partnerships Program � Disability Issues
Jul. 23, 2019: Tenure Track Tier 2 Canada Research Chair position at Memorial University
Faculty of Humanities and Social SciencesSSHRC TIER 2 CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRIN SELF-DETERMINATION AND INDIGENOUS CONNECTIONS TO LAND AT MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY POSITION#: VPA-HSSO-2017-001The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) and...
Jul. 23, 2019: Disability, Access, Equity & Education: Creating Welcoming Communities conference at St. Francis Xavier University
Disability, Access, Equity & Education: Creating Welcoming CommunitiesEventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/disability-access-equity-education-creating-welcoming-communities-tickets-65363789855 Join us at St. Francis Xavier...
Jul. 22, 2019: National Centre on Disability Journalism Accepting Entries in Annual Disability Reporting Contest
The National Center on Disability and Journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is now accepting entries for the 2019 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in...
Jul. 17, 2019: Work-Able Internship Opportunities In British Columbia Public Service
The Work-Able job posting REQ 62587 has been extended. The closing date is now Sunday July 21, 2019 at 11 p.m.REQ 62587: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com Research Assistant with the Ministry of Children and Family DevelopmentPolicy...
Jul. 17, 2019: Donate now to support NEADS' 2019/2020 National Scholarship Programs for Students with Disabilities
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), NEADS National Student Awards Program is the only cross-disability pan-Canadian awards program that is open to students with disabilities at all levels of post-secondary...
Jul. 15, 2019: Future Skills Centre Announces $7.65 Million to Help Prepare Mid-Career Workers For New Opportunities
Ten new innovation projects will test and evaluate approaches to best support thousands of workers facing career transitionsToronto, ON, July 9, 2019 -Canada’s complex and changing labour market requires mid-career workers to adapt...
Jul. 11, 2019: Be part of Cannexus20, Canada�s National Career Development Conference!
Registration for Cannexus20, Canada’s National Career Development Conference is now open with both 3-day ($450) and 1-day ($225) packages available! We are proud to be a supporting organization and encourage you to take advantage of special...
Jul. 11, 2019: Canada�s first federal accessibility legislation comes into force
From: Employment and Social Development CanadaNews releaseJuly 11, 2019 - Gatineau, Quebec - Employment and Social Development CanadaAccessibility in Canada is about creating communities, workplaces and services that...
Jul. 9, 2019: A Message from CUPE Local 3902, University of Toronto to students, administration and the U. of T. community
Dear friends and colleagues,In a few weeks’ time, many of us will be prompted by the administration to opt out of fees for groups which provide critical services for us and our students when we enroll for the coming year. We are asking you...
Jul. 9, 2019: 2017 Annual Statistical Review of the Canada Disability Savings Program Released on Government of Canada website
Dear colleagues and partners,I am pleased to inform you that the 2017 Annual Statistical Review of the Canada Disability Savings Program was released, June 12, 2019, on the Government of Canada website. The Review is published on an annual basis...
Jul. 8, 2019: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Ontario Director - due August 8, 2019
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications for Ontario Director. All persons interested in a position on the board must be regular members in good standing, that is students with disabilities...
Jul. 8, 2019: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED STUDENTS - Volunteers for Committees
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking volunteers for the following committees:1. Fund Development Committee2. Social Media Committee3. Communication Committee4. Policy Committee5. Mental Health CommitteeWe...
Jul. 4, 2019: Survival and Resilience: Canadian Journal of Disability Studies, Volume 8, Number 4 released
This issue, themed around Survival and Resilience, was co-edited by Dr. Katie Aubrecht and Dr. Nancy La Monica. From the Foreword: "This special issue includes 18 original works that critically examine survival and resilience as socio-political...
Jun. 28, 2019: Paid Internships for Students with a Disability in the Broadcast Industry Through Accessible Media Inc. (AMI)
Exciting opportunities await students who have a passion to make a difference every day. AMI will provide a challenging and rewarding experience in the Broadcast industry.Internship opportunities are available in the following...
Jun. 28, 2019: Work-Able Internship Opportunities In British Columbia Public Service
Another Work-Able internship position is available in Victoria:REQ 62284 GBA Policy and Research Project Support with the Ministry of FinancePlease apply to REQ 62284 by July 11, 2019 at 11 p.m.If you have applied to the GBA Policy and Research...
Jun. 27, 2019: CERIC to fund project that demonstrates how career development can improve mental health
June 24, 2019 - CERIC will fund a new project that will produce a handbook for career practitioners that addresses their role in supporting or improving client mental health and potentially preventing or reducing the severity of mental illness...
Jun. 25, 2019: You are invited to participate in the Government of Canada�s Accessibility Survey
To whom it may concern,Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) Accessibility Secretariat has engaged Quorus Consulting Group to conduct a survey measuring Canadians’ awareness and experiences with accessibility and...
Jun. 24, 2019: Canada's first federal accessibility legislation receives Royal Assent
News provided byEmployment and Social Development CanadaJun 21, 2019, 15:54 ET - OTTAWA, June 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves the opportunity to participate fully in their community and workplace, and to have an equal chance at success...
Jun. 18, 2019: Engaging youth leaders to encourage organizations to apply for funding under the Youth Innovation Component of the Enabling Accessibility Fund
From: Employment and Social Development CanadaApplication periodThe application period to enroll as a Youth Accessibility Leader is from May 29 to October 31, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Youth Innovation Component overview We are looking...
Jun. 18, 2019: Future Skills Centre Advisory Board
In the Fall of 2019, the Canada's Future Skills Centre (FSC) is constituting its inaugural Advisory Board and is inviting applications/nominations from a diverse range of outstanding Canadian business, academic, and community leaders for multiple...
Jun. 14, 2019: NEADS meets with The Honourable Carmel Sepuloni, New Zealand's Minister of Social Development and Minister of Disability Issues
(OTTAWA - June 13, 2019) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and other stakeholders in the Carleton University disability community met with the Honourable Carmel Sepuloni, New Zealand's Minister of Social...
Jun. 14, 2019: DISCOVER ABILITY NETWORK: CONNECTING YOUR SKILLS TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Are you a person with a disability looking for work? The Discover Ability Network is a free online portal and resource that connects Ontario businesses directly to people with disabilities. Powered by Magnet, this unique job matching platform has...
Jun. 14, 2019: McMaster Students' Union Access (Maccess) hiring!
Maccess is hiring executive positions for the 2019-2020 term, and the organization would love to have you join their team! Head to https://www.msumcmaster.ca/jobs to see our postings. Jobs available include Volunteer Coordinator, Promotions...
Jun. 13, 2019: $20,000 Scholarships for Graduate Students with Disabilities from KITE supported by TD Bank
Graduate students with disabilities often encounter financial barriers due in part to the high cost of adaptive aids, technologies and resources needed to enable their studies. It’s for this reason that TD Bank started funding scholarships...
Jun. 6, 2019: The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada
The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary (TIM PS) is an evidence-based program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce the stigma of mental illness in an educational / student setting.TIM PS was adapted from existing evidence-based...
Jun. 6, 2019: Hire Persons With Disabilities - Accessible Canada
Would you like to be an inclusive employer but are not sure where to begin? Access resources on hiring persons with disabilities here: http://ow.ly/Y1T230oSwkp
Jun. 5, 2019: Donate now to support NEADS' 2019 and 2020 National Scholarship Programs for Students with Disabilities
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), NEADS National Student Awards Program is the only cross-disability pan-Canadian awards program that is open to students with disabilities at all levels of post-secondary...
May. 31, 2019: A Mental Health Snapshot of the 2016 Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS) Data
Ottawa, May 31, 2019 As part of the “Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities in Canada” national study, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) conducted...
May. 23, 2019: Nova Scotia Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The Nova Scotia Loan Forgiveness Program can eliminate all Nova Scotia debt for eligible borrowers who study at Nova Scotia universities.As of 1 August 2019, Nova Scotia students graduating from Nova Scotia non-professional undergraduate programs...
May. 22, 2019: Mental Health Commission of Canada is hosting an event at Ryerson University on May 24th, Inform a new Standard for Psychological Health and Safety for Post-Secondary Students
Join us LIVE Friday, May 24Inform a new Standard for Psychological Health and Safety for Post-Secondary Students -Post Secondary Student StandardJoin us LIVE on Twitter (@mhcc_)on Friday, May 24 at 8 am to discuss substance use and mental health...
May. 22, 2019: Informing the Post-Secondary Standard for Psychological Health and Safety - University of Winnipeg (Friday May 31, 2019)
A student-only group dialogue to discuss mental health support at the University of Winnipeg. All post-secondary students are welcome.About this EventThe National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is collaborating with the UWSA...
May. 22, 2019: Nova Scotia's Accessibility Act - Development of Accessibility Standards in Education and Built Environment
Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act has a goal of an accessible province by the year 2030. As part of this work, Government has begun the development of accessibility standards in education and the built environment.Education standards will...
May. 21, 2019: Association qu�b�coise pour l'�quit� et l'inclusion postsecondaire (AQEIPS) AQEIPS is hosting a dialogue about post-secondary student mental health from 5 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday May 29
Association québécoise pour l'équité et l'inclusion postsecondaire (AQEIPS) organise un dialogue sur la santé mentale des étudiants de niveau postsecondaire qui se tiendra le mercredi 29 mai de 17 h...
May. 16, 2019: Promote and support post-secondary student mental health Inform a new Standard for post-secondary student mental health
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) invites individuals, organizations, groups and associations who are interested in informing the content of the Post-Secondary Student Standard (PSS Standard) to get involved! Host your own event to...
May. 16, 2019: Post-secondary students with disabilities face gaps in career education services
(May 10, 2019)While there has been progress in advancing inclusion for students with disabilities in Canadian colleges and universities, there is still work to be done to reduce structural barriers, discrimination and alienation from access to...
May. 16, 2019: Submit to present on your disability programs & services Cannexus National Career Development Conference - Deadline June 7, 2019
CERIC would like to invite you to consider presenting on your skills and employment initiatives for people with disabilities at the Cannexus National Career Development Conference, to be held January 27-29, 2020 in Ottawa. Cannexus is...
May. 14, 2019: Request for Participation in Research Project about Disability and Mothering
May 13, 2019RE: Request for Participation in Research Project about Disability and Mothering Title of Study: Understanding Systemic Barriers Experienced by Disabled Mothers in Canada: A Human Rights Inquiry into how Policy, Legislation and Media...
May. 14, 2019: Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA) University of Toronto hiring for two summer positions
Campaigns & Research Assistant Position Title: Campaigns & Research AssistantPosition Type: Full-time, 30hrs/week, 9-week contractHourly Wage: $15.00/hour, occasional evenings and weekendsWorkplace Environment: Working with a unionized...
May. 13, 2019: Administrative Assistant: Media Support summer position at Dawson College
Job Description: The Student AccessAbility Centre at Dawson College is hiring! The candidate would work as an assistant in our office with a focus on the production of short, on-line instructional videos and assistance with the revision of...
May. 7, 2019: College and Institutes Canada's Career Launcher Program - Graduates With Disabilities Apply Today
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) offers the Career-Launcher Internship program, which connects employers with skilled grads by providing up to $15,000 towards an intern’s salary.Our Internship ProgramsCareer-Launcher Internships...
May. 1, 2019: 2019/20 Work-Able (for paid internships in British Columbia Public Service
The 2019/20 Work-Able (for paid internships in British Columbia Public Service) posting is being extended. Applications will be accepted until Sunday May 5th at midnight. Please share this exciting opportunity with your networks: Work-Able Job...
Apr. 30, 2019: University of New Brunswick Faculty of Nursing's video on accommodating nursing students in clinical settings
The University of New Brunswick Faculty of Nursing recently produced a video about accommodating nursing students in the clinical setting! It’s excellent. Here’s the information:Nursing faculty, staff, and experts in student...
Apr. 24, 2019: An open letter to The Honourable Merrilee Fullerton
April 23, 2019 -The Honourable Merrilee FullertonMinistry of Training, Colleges and UniversitiesMowat Block, 3rd Floor, 900 Bay StreetToronto, Ontario, M7A...
Apr. 24, 2019: Access Lounge Service Centre Coordinator job opportunity at the University of Winnipeg
JOB OPPORTUNITY PART-TIME POSITION BEGINNING August 14, 2019WAGE $14.87 PER HOUR5-15 hours PER WEEKThis position is unionized with the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union Local 433The Access Lounge is a safe space for students...
Apr. 23, 2019: Federal Budget 2019 contains good news for post-secondary students with disabilities
(Ottawa, April 23, 2019) The Federal Budget delivered in March included a number of very important measures for college and university students with disabilities that enhance the Canada Student Loans and Grants programs and will be available for...
Apr. 23, 2019: Mental Health on Campus Engagement Event at Ryerson University on May 24th to inform a new Standard for Psychological Health and Safety of Post-Secondary Students
Dear Community Member, The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), in collaboration with key partners and funders, invites you to a Substance Use and Mental Health on Campus Engagement Event to inform a new Standard for Psychological Health...
Apr. 18, 2019: Announcing Masuma Khan as the new Nova Scotia Director of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Apr. 17, 2019: WorkSafeBC � PCU-WHS Scholarship Pilot Project
Scholarship will help build a culture of accommodationToward achieving professional competence in managing workplace disabilities WorkSafeBC and the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) have joined in offering a...
Apr. 17, 2019: Bank of Canada Scholarship Program for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities - Apply by August 1
Take a central role As Canada’s central bank with significant influence and impact, we attract top talent from across Canada and around the world. Yes, we’re already diverse, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do even more to...
Apr. 15, 2019: Lisa Huus Bursaries For Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities in British Columbia - Deadline for Applications, May 31, 2019
Each year the Huus Family, in partnership with Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island (formerly Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children) and generous donors, award bursaries to support the education of students with...
Apr. 9, 2019: Disability Justice Discussion Group - University of Toronto, Organized by Students For Barrier Access (SBA)
Disability Justice Discussion Group Tuesday April 9th 4pm-6pm Join Students for Barrier-free Access' Disability Justice Discussion Group. For this meeting, we will be sharing exam and end of semester survival strategies, snacks & tea...
Apr. 9, 2019: Innovative Design for Accessibility (IDeA) Student Competition
IDeACompetition - Accepting Submissions until Friday 19 April, 2019Administered by Universities Canada, the Innovative Design for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition aims to inspire students to use their creativity to develop innovative...
Apr. 9, 2019: Grad Minds Annual Mental Health Conference - Surviving Grad School: A Mental Tool Kit at University of Toronto
Grad Minds Annual Mental Health Conference is coming up!This year's theme is Surviving Grad School: A Mental Tool Kit.Workshops and speakers will be focused on provided tactical skills for taking care of your mental health during grad school and...
Apr. 9, 2019: The Marta Danylewycz Memorial Fund
The Marta Danylewycz Memorial Fund is now accepting applications!The Marta Danylewycz Memorial Fund was established with the primary objective of continuing, promoting, and supporting work in women's and gender history from a feminist...
Apr. 4, 2019: Call for Presenters from CERIC for Cannexus, Canada's largest National Career Development Conference
Call for Presenters -CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at Cannexus to submit a brief outline for consideration using the Proposal Form and encourages them to inform colleagues or students of this...
Apr. 2, 2019: Work-Able Internships For Graduates With Disabilities in The British Columbia Public Service
Reminding you that the educational requirements for the 2019/20 Work-Able Graduate Internship Program has expanded. Applicants who have a two year Diploma or an Associate’s degree are now eligible to apply. Work-Able still accepts...
Mar. 29, 2019: An Open Letter to the Honourable Merrillee Fullerton, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities from Joel Harden, Official Opposition Critic for Accessibility and Persons with Disabilities MPP for Ottawa Centre
The Hon. Merrilee FullertonMinistry of Training, Colleges and UniversitiesMowat Block 3rd Floor, 900 Bay StreetToronto, ON M7A 1L2Dear Minister Fullerton,Yesterday, you told Global News that you would “have to double check” whether or...
Mar. 22, 2019: FALA Urges Senate Passage of Historic Bill C-81 - The Accessible Canada Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETORONTO, March 21, 2019 – An alliance of 90 disability-related organizations wants the Senate to pass historic legislation that would require organizations under federal jurisdiction to ensure barrier free access to...
Mar. 22, 2019: Loi canadienne sur l�accessibilit�: possibilit�s de nomination par le gouverneur en conseil (anticipatoire) / Accessible Canada Act: Governor in Council Appointment Opportunities (anticipatory)
Hello,I am writing to inform you of five Notices of Opportunities for anticipatory Governor in Council appointments that may be of interest to you or those in your network. These positions relate to the Government of Canada’s proposed...
Mar. 20, 2019: Petition: Accessibility of student financial aid to people with invisible disabilities
To sign this petition, you must complete 3 steps: Step 1: fill out the form that appears below the text of the petition and send it (you must accept the signing conditions before sending the form). Step 2:...
Mar. 13, 2019: Conference bursaries available to attend the Canadian Disability Studies Association Conference
Conference Bursary/ Soumission pour subvention conférencier2019 Conference Bursary16th Annual Conference of theCanadian Disability Studies AssociationAssociation canadienne d’études sur le handicapJune 1-3, 2019University of...
Mar. 12, 2019: GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust - Bursaries for Students With Spinal Cord Injuries Studying in British Columbia
Spinal Cord Injury British Columbia (SCI BC), in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, is offering bursaries for college and university students with spinal cord injuries studying in British Columbia. This fund was created by anonymous...
Mar. 12, 2019: Informing the Post-Secondary Standard Psychological Health and Safety - University of Calgary
A student-only group dialogue to discuss mental health support at the University of Calgary. About this Event The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is collaborating with the University of Calgary Campus Community Hub...
Mar. 12, 2019: Complete The Survey for the Standard for Psychological Health and Safety of Post-Secondary Students
About the project The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is developing a new standard on psychological health and safety for post-secondary students (PSS Standard), with a release date expected for early 2020. Like the MHCC’s...
Mar. 7, 2019: Speed Mentoring Event in Ottawa for High School Students for High School Students Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
The Association of Federal Public Servants with Visual Impairments (FPSVIP) isOrganising a job fair for high school students who are blind or have lowVision on April 18, from 1PM to 5 PM, at 90 Elgin Street, Ottawa.People will have an...
Mar. 7, 2019: Disabled Student Leaders From Maccess (McMaster University) and York University Federation of Students Access Centre interviewed on AMI The Pulse on Devastating Impact of Ontario Government Cuts
Leaders of two university disabled students' associations from McMaster University in Hamilton and York University in Toronto were interviewed on the AMI Audio program The Pulse on Monday, March 4th about recent cuts and changes to post-secondary...
Mar. 6, 2019: Canadian Disability Studies Association - Student Paper Competition
Student Paper Competition / Concours de communications d’étudiant(e)s -2019 Student Paper Competition16th Annual Conference of theCanadian Disability Studies AssociationAssociation canadienne d’études sur le handicapJune...
Mar. 4, 2019: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Nova Scotia Director - due April 15, 2019
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications for Nova Scotia Director. All persons interested in a position on the board must be regular members in good standing, that is students with disabilities...
Feb. 27, 2019: Canada�s first poverty reduction target met three years ahead of schedule
From: Employment and Social Development CanadaStatement -Statistics Canada releases the 2017 Canadian Income Survey revealing a significant reduction in overall poverty rate -February 26, 2019 - Gatineau, Quebec - Employment and...
Feb. 27, 2019: NEADS Accepting Applications for National Student Awards/Holly Bartlett Memorial Award/AMI Scholarships/Christine Nieder Memorial Award: Deadline May 10th
(Ottawa, February 27th, 2019) –The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the NEADS National Student Awards Program, the NEADS Holly Bartlett Memorial Award and the NEADS Christine...
Feb. 27, 2019: CERIC - Graduate Student Engagement Program
CERIC encourages the engagement of Canada’s full-time graduate students whose academic focus is in career development and/or related fields through the Graduate Student Engagement Program (GSEP). Faculty members are asked to play a role in...
Feb. 26, 2019: AMI announces 2019 scholarship program
News provided byAccessible Media Inc. (AMI)Feb 26, 2019, 11:10 ET -TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2019 /CNW/ - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is pleased to announce the launch of its annual AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship. This year marks the eighth...
Feb. 22, 2019: Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) Scholarships Program: Transforming the Future For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students - Apply by May 20th, 2019
About the CHS National Scholarship ProgramThe Canadian Hearing Society proudly offers scholarships to Deaf and hard of hearing students to help break down barriers to higher education and build brighter futures.Scholarships of $3,000 a year for...
Feb. 20, 2019: Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities Face Devastating Impact of Ontario Provincial Government Cuts
(Ottawa, February 20, 2019) University and college students with disabilities in Ontario and their on-campus groups are reacting with great concern over recent announcements by Merrillee Fullerton, Minister of Colleges and Universities. The...
Feb. 20, 2019: The National Union of Public and General Employees scholarship programs for 2019
The deadline for applications and essays is July 4, 2019.Ottawa (09 Jan. 2019) — Each year, the 390,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers 6 scholarships of $1,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal...
Feb. 19, 2019: Donate now to support NEADS' 2019 National Scholarship Programs for Students with Disabilities
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), NEADS National Student Awards Program is the only cross-disability pan-Canadian awards program that is open to students with disabilities at all levels of post-secondary...
Feb. 14, 2019: Students in Ontario recommend the elimination of the �Student Choice Initiative�
On January 29 CFS-Ontario Chairperson Nour Alideeb presented to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. On behalf of the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario she made three recommendations to the committee. The first...
Feb. 11, 2019: College and Institutes Canada's Career Launcher Program - Graduates With Disabilities Apply Today
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) offers the Career-Launcher Internship program, which connects employers with skilled grads by providing up to $15,000 towards an intern’s salary. Our Internship ProgramsCareer-Launcher Internships...
Feb. 11, 2019: Canadian Disability Studies Association selling t-shirts and sweat shirts to support student bursaries
To help fundraise for student bursaries, the Canadian Disability Studies Association (CDSA) is selling some awesome, bilingual disability studies-inspired shirts and sweatshirts, in various colours and sizes. Money raised will be used to help...
Feb. 6, 2019: Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities - Summer 2019 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
The Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) is still underway! Help students with disabilities find a meaningful and interesting summer job with the Government of Canada, where they can contribute their diverse skills...
Feb. 6, 2019: Subjects: Participants Needed for Website Usability Study!
The Postsecondary Students with Disabilities Network (PSDNet) Project is conducting a usability testing study for a new website for college and university students with disabilities called CommunAbility.The usability testing study is being...
Feb. 1, 2019: Events for February from the York University Federation of Students Access Centre (YFS Access Centre)!
"Check out all our events in February!Learn a new language at our American Sign Language (ASL) classes every Friday (except February 22). Our friends from ASL at York hold practice sessions from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The classes, led by instructor...
Feb. 1, 2019: 2019 AEBC/T-Base Scholarship Program launched!
The 2019 AEBC/T-Base Scholarship Program is now accepting applications.The application deadline for the 2019 AEBC and T-Base Communications scholarship program is Friday, March 29th, 2019. All applications and supporting materials must be...
Jan. 31, 2019: The Bell Aliant Pioneers of New Brunswick Scholarship for Students With Disabilities
Scholarship applications are now being accepted The Bell Aliant Pioneers of New Brunswick Chapter 51 Scholarship Foundation, Inc. awards are annual, renewable scholarships to young New Brunswickers with physical or mental health disabilities who...
Jan. 30, 2019: York University�s Critical Disability Studies Student Association is pleased to present our 13th annual conference, this year entitled Bridging Narratives
Call for Submissions -York University’s Critical Disability Studies Student Association is pleased to present our 13th annual conference, this year entitled Bridging Narratives -Conference Date: Saturday, April 27th, 2019.Location: York...
Jan. 28, 2019: Canadian Disability Studies Association announces applications for 2019 Tanis Doe Award
Tanis Doe Award -2019 Tanis Doe Award for Canadian Disability Study and Culture -16th Annual Conference of theCanadian Disability Studies AssociationAssociation canadienne d’études sur le handicapJune 1-3, 2019University of British...
Jan. 25, 2019: Disability Justice Discussion Group - University of Toronto, Organized by Students For Barrier-Free Access (SBA)
Disability Justice Discussion Group - Rescheduled for Tuesday February 5th, 2019** This event was originally scheduled for Tuesday January 22, 2019, and is being rescheduled for February 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience. **Join Students...
Jan. 21, 2019: Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities - Summer 2019 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
What you will gainThe Government of Canada wants to reduce the barriers that may prevent students with disabilities from participating fully in the workplace and from developing and acquiring the skills needed for the job.Successful students...
Jan. 17, 2019: Minister Monsef establishes new Advisory Committee to support efforts to end gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions
Members will develop a framework and lead discussion to further guide federal action across Canada January 16, 2019 – Montréal, QC – Department for Women and Gender Equality -No one should be subject to acts of...
Jan. 16, 2019: Applications are now being accepted for the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship until April 1st
Applications are now being accepted for the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship. If you are a Canadian post-secondary student with a mental health condition you can apply online until April 1, 2019. https://www.gaulinfoundation.org/ About The...
Jan. 11, 2019: Centennial College is seeking AODA Integration Specialist
Centennial College in Toronto, Ontario is looking for a consulting firm that would be available to fulfill the following role: Accessibility for Ontarians With A Disability Act (AODA) Integration Specialist. Please see the below description for...
Jan. 10, 2019: Students at hundreds of Canadian universities and colleges leading the mental health conversation with Bell Let's Talk
Published: Jan 09, 2019 MONTRÉAL, Jan. 9, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - In the lead up to Bell Let's Talk Day on January 30, university and college students in every province and territory are promoting campus mental health programs with...
Jan. 3, 2019: Post-secondary students to get 24/7 mental-health support in British Columbia
Work is underway to develop a virtual mental health counselling, information and referral service for post-secondary students of all ages throughout British Columbia.A notice of planned procurement has been posted to BC Bid, advising of plans to...

2018

Dec. 19, 2018: Call for Submissions: Living The Edges: A Disabled Women's Reader
Women with disabilities are invited to submit articles (up to 20 pages), art, photographs, poetry, blogs and essays. Living the Edges: A Disabled Women’s Reader, edited by Diane Driedger (Inanna, 2010) is being updated. The volume will...
Dec. 14, 2018: Mentors Needed to Support Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities - CommunAbility
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), in partnership with researchers from a number of post-secondary education institutions in Ontario, recently kicked off CommunAbility https://www.communability.ca/ , a website for...
Dec. 14, 2018: Student Financial Assistance Program in Quebec Discriminates According to Disability
(December 8, 2018)The Student Financial Assistance (SFA, AFE in French) loans and bursaries program provides Quebec students with the financial resources they need to pursue full-time post-secondary education (1). Until recently, all students...
Dec. 12, 2018: NEADS Announces Recipients of the 2018 NEADS National Student Awards and AMI Scholarship Programs!
(Ottawa, December 12, 2018) – The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our generous funding partners: Industrial Alliance Financial Group and private donors, are excited to announce the three outstanding...
Dec. 11, 2018: University of British Columbia's (UBC) academic accommodations policy receiving first review in 19 years
Written by Mario Salazar - For the first time in 19 years, UBC’s policy on academic accommodations for students with disabilities (Policy 73) is undergoing revisions.At its December 6 general meeting, the UBC Board of Governors (BoG)...
Dec. 7, 2018: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Nova Scotia Director - due January 15, 2019
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications for Nova Scotia Director. All persons interested in a position on the board must be regular members in good standing, that is students with disabilities...
Dec. 7, 2018: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED STUDENTS - Volunteers for Committees
THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED STUDENTS (NEADS) IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES:1. Fund Development Committee2. Social Media Committee3. Communication Committee4. Policy Committee5. Mental Health...
Dec. 6, 2018: Donate to support the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Now is a great time of year to donate to the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). We use the secure online services of CanadaHelps. Donations are tax deductible and you will receive a charitable tax receipt for 100% of...
Dec. 6, 2018: Improving inclusion in college education (questionnaire)
Are you a post-secondary student with a disability? Are you currently enrolled in CEGEP, or have you been since August 2016? Fill out our short survey about accessibility in Quebec CEGEPs!http://bit.ly/aqeips2018EN We want to get a broad range of...
Nov. 30, 2018: Comparison of Specific Populations of Graduate Students with Disabilities using 2016 CGPSS Data
As part of the “Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities in Canada” national study, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has conducted a detailed analysis...
Nov. 29, 2018: Invitation to Participate Inform a new Standard for Psychological Health and Safety for Post-Secondary Students in Montreal on December 12th
InvitationThe Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), in collaboration with our key partners and funders, invites you to a community engagement event focused on an initiative that we are undertaking to develop a new Standard that will aid...
Nov. 28, 2018: AMI announces winners of 2018 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship
News provided byAccessible Media Inc. (AMI) -Nov 27, 2018, 11:10 ET -TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2018 /CNW/ - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today the winners of its 2018 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship. The program, which...
Nov. 28, 2018: Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017 Canadians with disabilities: A demographic, employment and income profile, 2017
(released on November 28, 2018) - An estimated one in five Canadians (or 6.2 million) aged 15 years and over had one or more disabilities that limited them in their daily activities, according to new findings from the 2017 Canadian Survey on...
Nov. 27, 2018: �Inclusive Design� Projects View Models of VIRN�s Dream Resource Centre
Vision Impaired Resource Network (VIRN)WelcomesUniversity of Manitoba Faculty of Architecture andInterior Design - Thursday, November 2911:00 AM to 2:00 PMHarvey Hall – Main Floor (Lions Manor Building)320 Sherbrook St – Winnipeg...
Nov. 22, 2018: Full-Time Probationary Tenure-Track � Assistant Professor Disability Studies
TITLE: Full-Time Probationary Tenure-Track – Assistant Professor Disability StudiesDEPARTMENT: Interdisciplinary ProgramsDESCRIPTION: King’s University College at Western...
Nov. 19, 2018: Realize - Free Webinar: Fostering Inclusion and Environments of Support for Students with Episodic Disabilities (FINESSED)
The goal of the FINESSED project is to develop an online course for post-secondary teaching and support staff to raise awareness of the challenges faced by students with episodic disabilities, and to provide strategies to support and accommodate...
Nov. 14, 2018: 16th Annual Conference of the Canadian Disability Studies Association - Call for Papers
Call for Papers/Appel à Contribution - Circles of Conversation16th Annual Conference of theCanadian Disability Studies AssociationAssociation canadienne d’études sur le handicapJune 1-3, 2019University of British...
Nov. 14, 2018: Call for Abstracts for the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians national conference
The 2019 Conference and AGM of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians will take place at The Albert at Bay Suite Hotel, 435 Albert Street, Ottawa, from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28, 2019.The theme for our upcoming conference is:...
Nov. 13, 2018: Craig Oliver intervews Frank Smith, NEADS Coordinator on AMI's Challenges and Change TV show
This week on Challenges and Change, Craig Oliver is at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, QC, where he talks with Frank Smith, the Coordinator for the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). The show aired on AMI...
Nov. 6, 2018: Intersectionality and Human Rights: Monitoring Change Together - International Day of Persons With Disabilities event in Ottawa
Intersectionality and Human Rights: Monitoring Change TogetherJoin us for a celebration of theInternational Day of Persons with Disabilitiesand theUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesMonday December 3, 20189:00 AM...
Oct. 31, 2018: Full Time Tenure Stream � Assistant/Associate/Full Professor � Law & Society: Socio-legal Studies, Indigeneity and Indigenous Peoples � Closes January 12, 2019
York University is hiring for a tenure track professor position in the Department of Social Science, Law and Society Program.Position Information: Position Rank: Full Time Tenure Stream - Assistant/Associate/Full ProfessorDiscipline/Field: Law...
Oct. 29, 2018: The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and University and College Partners launch Website for Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities
Media Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -(October 29, 2018 - Toronto)Researchers from Nipissing University, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), York University, and George Brown College, in partnership with the National...
Oct. 25, 2018: Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) is launching the 20th edition of its scholarship program for post-secondary students with disabilities
Scholarship Program 2018 - This year, the Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) is launching the 20th edition of its scholarship program for post-secondary students with disabilities. We invite you to...
Oct. 24, 2018: Comparison of Full-time and Part-time Graduate Students with Disabilities using The Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (2016)
Ottawa, October 24, 2018 As part of the “Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities in Canada” national study, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has...
Oct. 23, 2018: Comparison of STEM and Non-STEM Graduate Students with Disabilities using The Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (2016)
Ottawa, October 23, 2018 As part of the “Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities in Canada” national study, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has...
Oct. 23, 2018: A Snapshot of the Experiences of Graduate Students with Disabilities who identify as Aboriginal
Ottawa, October 23, 2018 As part of the “Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities in Canada” national study, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students...
Oct. 22, 2018: Mental Health Commission of Canada developing a Post-Secondary Students Standard
What is the issue?Acquiring a post-secondary education is exciting, transformative, but also challenging. The majority of students must juggle academic, financial, and personal demands on a day to day basis.In that context, an increasing number...
Oct. 17, 2018: Community of Support at University of Toronto supports increasing diversity in medicine
The Community of Support (COS) is a longitudinal and collaborative initiative based at the University of Toronto which is focused on increasing diversity in medicine by supporting underrepresented students at every stage of their medical school...
Oct. 17, 2018: Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians release submission to Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Disabled Persons
The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) has submitted its final brief to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities studying Bill C-81, An Act to Ensure a...
Oct. 16, 2018: Be part of Cannexus19, Canada�s National Career Development Conference!
We are pleased to be a supporting organization for the Cannexus19, Canada’s National Career Development Conference. When you register, you can take advantage of the special Early Bird supporting organization rate of $450 for the 3-day...
Oct. 9, 2018: Ontario Human Rights Commission event in Toronto "Accessible Education For Students With Disabilities"
ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES -Monday, October 29, 2018orThursday, November 1, 201810am - 12 noon180 Dundas Street East, 8th Floor BoardroomToronto, Ontario M7A 2G5The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) recognizes that...
Oct. 2, 2018: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED STUDENTS
THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED STUDENTS (NEADS) IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES:1. Fund Development Committee2. Social Media Committee3. Communication...
Sep. 30, 2018: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) releases The Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities in Canada report
(Ottawa, October 1, 2018) The ‘Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation’ project represents a thorough examination of the current landscape of accessibility, services, accommodations, technical equipment and supports for students...
Sep. 28, 2018: Lalitha Sundaram Malhotra Memorial Scholarship for Undergraduate Law Students With A Disability at the University of Ottawa
INTRODUCTION - This fund was generously created by the Malhotra Family in memory of Lalitha Sundaram Malhotra.PURPOSE OF FUND -To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students registered at the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section at...
Sep. 20, 2018: Kudos to Government of Manitoba for Listening and Committing to Act
Sep 20, 2018 - Manitoba -This is a very good news story. Overdue for sure and not all that we might have hoped for but a very good news story indeed.Barrier-Free Manitoba sent Familes Minister Heather Stefanson a letter yesterday commending her...
Sep. 19, 2018: Graduate Students With and Without Disabilities: A Comparison � The Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (2016)
(Ottawa, September 19, 2018) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has conducted a detailed analysis of the 2016 Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS) to examine the experiences of 2,324 graduate...
Sep. 14, 2018: L�AQEIPS embauche! / The AQEIPS is hiring!
The Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education seeks to fill a temporary post of deputy or deputy to the project manager for our project to improve inclusive practices in Cégeps.Main tasks and...
Sep. 13, 2018: Be part of Cannexus19, Canada�s National Career Development Conference!
We are pleased to be a supporting organization for the Cannexus19, Canada’s National Career Development Conference. When you register, you can take advantage of the special Early Bird supporting organization rate of $450 for the 3-day...
Sep. 7, 2018: Call for participants for a website usability study of CommunAbility
Before we go live, we want your feedback!!! PARTICIPANTS NEEDED - for a website usability study of the CommunAbility website:• Are you a college or university student with a disabilityor a recent college or university grad with...
Sep. 7, 2018: Apply for the Bank of Canada Scholarship and Work Place Program for Students With Disabilities
Scholarship and Work Placement Program (student with disabilities)Take a central role The Bank of Canada has a vision to be “a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada.” No other...
Aug. 21, 2018: British Columbia Student Outcomes reports now available - The 2017 Highlights
August 15, 2018 - To find out what post-secondary students in B.C. said about their education, what they learned, and what they are doing now, check out The 2017 Highlights. Publications -When someone participates in one of our surveys they are...
Aug. 21, 2018: 2018 NEADS Student Awards Program - Donate now to support NEADS' National Scholarship Programs for Students with Disabilities
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), NEADS National Student Awards Program is the only cross-disability pan-Canadian awards program that is open to students with disabilities at all levels of post-secondary...
Aug. 20, 2018: Surviving Together; A Self-Advocacy Workshop for Disabled Students at the University of Toronto
Join Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA), University of Toronto for an informational workshop for disabled students and student advocates. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, full-time or part-time, new or returning, an...
Aug. 16, 2018: Call for Proposals from Disability Alliance BC for Projects Promoting Accessibility and Inclusivity for People with Disabilities in British Columbia
Disability Alliance BC is pleased to announce today, August 15, 2018 a Call for Proposals (CFP) for projects that promote greater accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities in BC communities. Funding of $10,000 to $40,000...
Aug. 15, 2018: CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Psychological Health & Safety for Post-Secondary Students
CSA Group is currently recruiting expert volunteers to participate on a Technical Committee that will be accountable for developing the content of a new national standard on Psychological Health and Safety for Post-Secondary...
Aug. 10, 2018: Realize Canada Episodic Disabilities Staff and Faculty Survey for Post-Secondary Sector in Ontario
Dear Colleagues,I hope you are well! Realize (www.realizecanada.org) is a national non-profit organization that works to foster positive changes for people living with HIV and other episodic disabilities.Realize is conducting a survey on the...
Aug. 8, 2018: Saskatchewan�s permanently disabled students to benefit from new loan
By Naina Rishiraj Global News - Up to an extra $2,000 will be offered from The Canada Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loan program, to help students pay for their post-secondary education and living costs.If eligible, the program...
Aug. 1, 2018: Nation-wide Accessibility Research Opportunity for Post-Secondary Career Educators
Are you a Post-Secondary Career Services Professional (Career Educator) or Co-op Placement Coordinator? Do you find it particularly challenging and/or rewarding to engage and support students with disabilities in Career Education?Do you...
Jul. 26, 2018: Provincial Government Allocates Additional Funding for Students with Disabilities KPU will receive $75,000 for the creation and improvement of relevant programs
Marcus Barichello, Contributor - The B.C. government recently announced an additional $1.5 million in funding for assisting students with cognitive, mental, or physical disabilities. The money will be split among 20 post-secondary institutions...
Jul. 18, 2018: Carleton University Accessible Experiential Learning Project (CUAEL)
Employers! Carleton University has a new experiential learning project recently funded by the Government of Ontario’s Career Ready Fund called the Carleton University Accessible Experiential Learning (CUAEL) project. The CUAEL project...
Jul. 18, 2018: DisabilityAwards.ca Update and Call for Submissions
To whom it may concern,My name is Sarah Szumlanski, I am the Summer Research Officer for the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), working to update and migrate NEADS’ disability awards database...
Jul. 16, 2018: the Accessible Canada Act: An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada
Good Morning/Afternoon,As Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, I was mandated by the Prime Minister to develop and introduce accessibility legislation.I am pleased to inform you that on June 20 the Government of Canada introduced Bill...
Jul. 13, 2018: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2018-19 - Canadian Centre for Disability Studies
The Canadian Centre for Disability Studies (CCDS) is seeking individuals from across Canada, with a broad range of backgrounds and social locations, who are interested in serving on our Board of Directors. CCDS’ governs in a Policy Board...
Jul. 11, 2018: Easy Start Transition Program at Humber College on August 22nd
The Easy Start Transition Program for students with disabilities aims to provide new students with resources and information to assist in transitioning to post-secondary studies at Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber.The program...
Jul. 10, 2018: Accessibility and Universal Design in Career Transitions Programming and Services
April 18, 2018 -Learning within the co-curricular environment, including student learning in the context of career transitions, is increasingly recognized as a crucial component of the post-secondary student experience. However, for...
Jul. 4, 2018: Communities of Care; Button/Magnet Making Social July 11, 2018 at University of Toronto
Join Students for Barrier-free Access, University of Toronto and RyeACCESS, Ryerson University for a low-key afternoon of snacks, conversation, and community care. We will be providing supplies for folks to make and decorate buttons and magnets...
Jul. 3, 2018: University of Toronto approves criticized student leave of absence policy
Alanna Rizza -TORONTO - The Canadian Press -Published June 27, 2018 Updated June 27, 2018 -The University of Toronto has decided to implement a policy that could place students with mental health issues on a mandatory leave of absence if...
Jun. 27, 2018: Gearing Up for Workplace Mental Health - A Conference of Trucking HR Canada
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 -9:00 am to 1:00 pm -Venue: Center for Health and Safety InnovationTrucking HR Canada will host its first symposium on mental health in the workplace, October 30th in Mississauga. The event is open to all trucking...
Jun. 27, 2018: Government of Canada announces $2.8 million for Trucking Human Resources Canada to help workers and employers in a changing economy
Posted on June 14, 2018 - 13:40 -June 14, 2018 - Gatineau, Quebec - Employment and Social Development Canada -E-commerce, modernized supply chains and innovative logistics processes are creating new opportunities in...
Jun. 27, 2018: Research Assistant IV � Faculty of Education, Brandon University
Applications are to be received by: The position will remain open until filled.Classification: Research Assistant IVEmployee Group: PSACWage: $21.59/hrDepartment: Faculty of EducationStart Date: ImmediatelyDate Issued: June 25, 2018Hours of Work:...
Jun. 25, 2018: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Rebel Mountain Press "Disabled Voices Anthology"
Rebel Mountain Press is now accepting writing and artwork from disabled and disabled-identifying creators for their forthcoming Disabled Voices anthology. The anthology will be by the disabled community, for the disabled community. Submissions...
Jun. 25, 2018: Disabled Students as Knowledge Generators Survey
Dear potential participants,Aspen Lillywhite an undergraduate research student of mine and myself are investigating the topic of disabled students as knowledge producers through our Canadian Institute of Health Research grant we obtained as part...
Jun. 25, 2018: Annual General Meeting of Students For Barrier-Free Access, University of Toronto - Thursday, June 28
Students for Barrier-free Access is a disabled and mad student led non-profit organization that advocates for the removal of barriers to access post-secondary education.Join us on Thursday June 28, for our Annual General Meeting. Come meet our...
Jun. 22, 2018: Join Students Against University of Toronto's Mandated Leave of Absence Policy
The University of Toronto is implementing a Mandated Leave of Absence Policy. This policy gives university administration the power to forcibly remove students who have mental health issues from campus and all its services. Students unions...
Jun. 21, 2018: Accessibility Legislation a Way for Canada to Realize Its International Human Rights Commitments
Today Canada’s disability community welcomes the tabling of the federal accessibility legislation, by Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan. A key election promise in the 2015 election, Canadians with...
Jun. 21, 2018: Minister Duncan introduces the proposed Accessible Canada Act
From: Employment and Social Development CanadaNews release -Most significant progress for people with disabilities in over 30 yearsJune 20, 2018 - Gatineau, Quebec - Employment and Social Development CanadaToday...
Jun. 19, 2018: �An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada� placed on the House of Commons Notice Paper
Good afternoon,As you know, as Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, I was mandated by the Prime Minister to develop and introduce accessibility legislation. As part of this commitment, the Government of Canada held a nationwide...
Jun. 18, 2018: CBC PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PLACEMENTS
CBC has launched a twelve-week paid placement program for persons with disabilities.The goal of the program is to help launch meaningful careers for those facing barriers to employment by offering networking and development opportunities as well...
Jun. 15, 2018: Invitation to participate in a study about experiences of post-secondary students with disabilities in Canada
Dear Student:You are invited to participate in a survey about the experiences of students with disabilities in post-secondary education in Canada. Specifically, this study will explore two areas of focus:1. What is the current landscape of...
Jun. 6, 2018: Students For Barrier-Free Access - University of Toronto accepting nominations for its board of directors
Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA), University of Toronto, Board of Directors is now taking nominations for new board members. Completed nomination forms are due June 8, 2018.ABOUT THE SBA BOARD -The SBA board of directors is a formal, policy...
Jun. 5, 2018: Alan Bridgeman speaks to Barrier-Free Manitoba's Broken Promise Campaign
Barrier-Free Manitoba - June 2 at 8:03am ·Alan Bridgeman invites you to support Barrier-Free Manitoba's (BFM) Broken Promise campaign in this short video. Alan, a computer science student at the University of Manitoba and member of...
May. 31, 2018: Youth leaders invited to help build a more accessible Canada
From: Employment and Social Development CanadaNews release -May 30, 2018 - Gatineau, Quebec - Employment and Social Development Canada -Canada’s second annual National AccessAbility Week...
May. 29, 2018: Participants needed - Focus Group for Jobseekers, Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN), June 6, 2018
JUNE 6, 2018 -PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! FOCUS GROUP FOR JOBSEEKERS - Are you a person with a disability facing barriers to employment? If so, we want to hear from you! The Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN) is hosting a Focus Group to...
May. 24, 2018: New project focused on empowering trucking and logistics employers in addressing mental health in the workplace
OTTAWA, ON (March 19, 2018) – Trucking HR Canada, with support from the Ontario provincial government, today announced a new project focused on mental health in the trucking and logistics industry.Spanning two years, the new initiative will...
May. 15, 2018: Application Call for 2018-19 COD-NL Scholarship Program!
The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities – Newfoundland and Labrador (COD-NL), in partnership with Husky Energy, is pleased to provide two (2) scholarships to high school students who self-identify as living with a disability and who are...
May. 14, 2018: Exciting Additions and Changes to the team at NEADS!
(Ottawa, May 14, 2018) - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students’ (NEADS) team has seen some exciting changes recently which will position us to move forward with our agenda in the next year. Roxana Jahani Aval has been...
May. 14, 2018: Spinal Cord Injury British Columbia Bursary Opportunities - over $250,000 available
The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Fund - Are you a post-secondary student with a spinal cord injury living and studying in British Columbia? Held at the Vancouver Foundation and administered by Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) BC, the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Fund...
May. 14, 2018: Deaf and Hear Alberta Tom Pinder Education Scholarship
PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIPDeaf & Hear Alberta established the Tom Pinder Education Scholarship in 2014 thanks to our long-time and generous supporter, Tom Pinder. The scholarship provides financial support to post-secondary students or adult...
May. 9, 2018: UPDATED Province-Wide Parties Ontario Election Debate on Accessibility and Disability Issues
Community Partners invite people with disabilities and their allies from across Ontario to ask questions to each party regarding: Accessible/Subsidized/Supportive Housing, Employment, Poverty Reduction Strategies, Accessibility for Ontarians with...
May. 8, 2018: Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities: Their Experience Past and Present: An Analysis of the Statistics Canada 2012 Canadian Survey on Disability
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has conducted a detailed analysis of the 2012 Canadian Survey on Disability (Statistics Canada) reporting on the education and employment experiences of Canadians with disabilities...
May. 7, 2018: ATTENTION: NEADS STUDENT AWARDS APPLICATION EXTENDED
ATTENTION: NEADS STUDENT AWARDS APPLICATION EXTENDED We will be accepting NEADS Student Awards applications until May 14th by 11:59pm EST. You have one more week to apply. Good luck! NEADS Scholarships ATTENTION: Prolongation des demandes de...
May. 3, 2018: Get Involved with Students for Barrier Free Access (SBA) at the University of Toronto [Info Session]
Would you like to get more involved with the mad and disabled community at University of Toronto and at large?Are you looking to gain experience being on Board of Directors for a non-profit organization?Are you interested in disability justice...
May. 2, 2018: Designing for Diverse Abilities at The 2018 Accessibility Conference, University of Guelph
Monday to Wednesday, May 29 to 31, 2018Reach the goal of an accessible Ontario. Join the Accessibility Conference at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario for engaging, inspiring and action oriented sessions!Conference Sessions on...
Apr. 25, 2018: CNIB Hiring Government Relations and Policy Specialist (Ottawa)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Life is a beautiful, complex and a wonderful thing. Life for people who are blind should be no different. To deliver on this vision and help us change what it is to be blind today, CNIB (the Canadian National Institute for...
Apr. 25, 2018: Recruitment for University-Based Research on Mobility in Winter for Persons With Disabilities
Do you use a mobility device such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair in the winter? We are a group of university-based researchers from across Canada who are developing a website of strategies and solutions for people who use mobility devices...
Apr. 24, 2018: Lisa Huus Memorial Bursary accepting applications until May 31st
The deadline for the annual Lisa Huus Memorial Bursary for post-secondary students with disabilities in British Columbia is approaching. Highlights:•Deadline: May 31, 2018• Eligibility: Students with significant physical...
Apr. 20, 2018: Donate now to support NEADS' National Scholarship Programs for Students with Disabilities
The NEADS National Student Awards Program is the only cross-disability awards program in Canada that is open to students with disabilities at all levels of post-secondary education, regardless of field of study. The NEADS National Student Awards...
Apr. 18, 2018: Service Canada wants to hear from YOU: have your say on programs and services for youth!
Hello,I am writing to you on behalf of Service Canada to invite you and your network to participate in a survey regarding Government of Canada services to and for youth.This survey is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to improve...
Apr. 18, 2018: The Canada Student Loans Program (CSLP) Annual Report for 2015-2016 was tabled in Parliament on April 17, 2018
Hello,The Canada Student Loans Program (CSLP) Annual Report for 2015-2016 was tabled in Parliament on April 17, 2018. The report provides key information on CSLP activities relating to the loan year ending on July 31, 2016.The report, as well as...
Apr. 18, 2018: Carleton University Accessible Experiential Learning Project (CUAEL) Description
What is Experiential LearningThe Carleton University Accessible Experiential Learning (CUAEL) project is a new experiential learning project funded by the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD). Working...
Apr. 18, 2018: Aqeips - Assembl�e g�n�rale annuelle / Annual general meeting (Samedi 28 avril 2018, de 12 h � 16 h)
ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW - Venez assister à l’AGA de l’AQEIPS!Samedi 28 avril 2018, de 12 h à 16 hÀ l’UQAM, Département d’éducation, 455, René-Levesque Est, Pavillon W, Local...
Apr. 18, 2018: The Pulse on AMI Audio: Education: an investment (April 17, 2018)
Episode Info:"Post-secondary education is valuable. And like anything that has value, it tends to come with a cost and can result in high debt. So what resources are out there that don’t have fine print attached? Today we talk about...
Apr. 12, 2018: The University of Winnipeg Students Association launches The Access Lounge
The University of Winnipeg Students' Association (UWSA) has launched an accessible study and community building space available for students with disabilities/disabled students to access. The lounge has accessible study spaces and supports...
Mar. 27, 2018: Students for Barrier Free Access, University of Toronto hiring Programming, Peer Support and Volunteer Coordinator
Job Opportunities - Current Opportunities: Position Title: Programming, Peer Support & Volunteer CoordinatorPosition Type: Full-time, 25 hours per weekStarting Wage: $20.00 per hour plus benefits and vacation, occasional evenings and...
Mar. 15, 2018: 35th Annual Disability Resource Network of B.C. for Post-Secondary Education Conference
The 35th annual Disability Resource Network of B.C. for Post-secondary Education Conference (DRNBC) brings together disability resource professionals and students representing colleges, universities, polytechnics and partner organizations from...
Mar. 15, 2018: Career and Disability Resources Fair - University of Toronto Scarborough
You are invited to participate in a Career and Disability Resources Fair at the University of Toronto Scarborough on Monday, April 30 from 10:00am-1:00pm. This event is part of a Career and Disability Symposium, our first Job Search...
Mar. 8, 2018: CNIB National Youth Council Leadership Award - Application deadline May 4th
The National Youth Council believes it is important to recognize youth who are blind and partially sighted and are reaching above and beyond to make a difference in their community, province, or country. The council would like to acknowledge the...
Mar. 7, 2018: Opportunity Act Empowers Workers with Disabilities to Get Ahead
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 5, 2018 - OTTAWA, ON —Today Pierre Poilievre, the Official Opposition Shadow Finance Minister, introduced a bill to ensure that Canadians with disabilities can gain more from working...
Mar. 7, 2018: Mental Health Awareness Committee (MHAC) at Queen's University is hiring!
The Mental Health Awareness Committee (MHAC) at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario is hiring Co-chairs, committee members and volunteers for next year!! For a description of co-chair roles, information on the different subcommittees...
Mar. 6, 2018: Work-Able Graduate Internship Program for People With Disabilities in British Columbia
Salary: $ 1,718.93 Bi-weeklyMultiple Locations – Abbottsford, Cranbrook, Fort St. John, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Nelson, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Surrey, Surrey, Terrace, Victoria, Williams Lake,18 Temporary Full-time...
Mar. 6, 2018: Work-Able Graduate Internship Program for People With Disabilities in British Columbia
Work-AbleWork-Able is a 12-month, paid internship with the BC Public Service for recent post-secondary graduates (within the last three years) who self-identify as having a disability. Each year, this unique program provides learning, coaching...
Mar. 2, 2018: Youth Accessibility Summer Employment Opportunity for students (YASEO) Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Location: Gatineau (Québec), Ottawa (Ontario) Job typeFull-timeSalary$12.93 to $25.94 per hour (see Note)Number of jobs 40 Contact information:JobsMarketplace-CarrefourdEmploi@tbs-sct.gc.ca What you...
Feb. 23, 2018: Randy Dickinson Scholarship - Application Deadline March 1st
Information Randy Dickinson is the founding Executive Director for the Premier’s Council on the Status of Disabled Persons. The Premier’s Council was established in 1982. In recognition of the many years of service and the...
Feb. 21, 2018: Study Investigating The Experiences of Academic Success of Graduate Students With Mental Health Challenges
My name is Kathleen Moore and I am a doctoral candidate in Higher Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/ University of Toronto. I am looking for doctoral students who would like to participate in my study titled:...
Feb. 13, 2018: NEADS Accepting Applications for National Student Awards/Holly Bartlett Memorial Award/AMI Scholarships/Christine Nieder Memorial Award: Deadline May 3rd
Feb. 13, 2018: MEDIA ADVISORY AMI announces scholarship program for 2018
Toronto, February 13, 2018 – Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today the launch of its annual AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship. 2018 marks the seventh anniversary of the scholarship program that provides much needed financial...
Feb. 2, 2018: HIRE for TALENT Disability Awareness Webinar on February 27
Organization: Restigouche CBDC Inc., member of the Community Futures Network of CanadaFacilitator: Reno Michel Haché, M.Ed. BIOReno Michel Haché is the Research, Design and Development Coordinator of Restigouche CBDC’s HIRE...
Feb. 1, 2018: Not On The Radar: Sexual Assault of College Students With Disabilities released
January 30, 2018 Washington, DC – The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent federal advisory body – today will release and discuss the results of a national study on college sexual assault policies and federal...
Jan. 29, 2018: CNIB National Youth Council Leadership Award Application Form
The National Youth Council believes it is important to recognize youth who are blind and partially sighted and are reaching above and beyond to make a difference in their community, province, or country. The council would like to acknowledge the...
Jan. 26, 2018: CNIB Post-Secondary Scholarships
Overview CNIB's Post-Secondary Scholarships are awarded to Canadian students who are blind or partially sighted for the purpose of pursuing their post-secondary studies. These scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 as...
Jan. 24, 2018: People with disabilities, inclusive employers to benefit from program extension
Hundreds of people with disabilities will be able to achieve greater independence and find meaningful employment, thanks to the extension of the Province’s popular Technology@Work program. More than 1,140 people have already accessed...
Jan. 23, 2018: Crohn's and Colitis Canada is proud to launch the annual AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program
Did you know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are most frequently diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 30, with the typical onset being in the early 20s? A recent study found that 69% of people who had Crohn’s disease or...
Jan. 15, 2018: 2018 National Young Leaders Summit: Register Now
November 28th, 2017 by Dr. Chad Andrews The Foundation Fighting Blindness is thrilled to announce details for next year’s National Young Leaders Summit. The event will take place in Toronto on the evening of Friday, March 9 and during the...
Jan. 4, 2018: NEADS offers support to Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) at the University of Toronto against the university's Mandated Leave Policy
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) supports the following Students For Barrier-Free Access (SBA) statement/petition against the University of Toronto's Mandated Leave Policy and we've signed the petition. Please do...

2017

Nov. 16, 2017: Apply for the CHHA Scholarships for financial assistance!
Are you a post-secondary student who lives with hearing loss? Apply for the CHHA Scholarships for financial assistance! The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) is pleased to offer financial assistance to students who live with hearing...
Nov. 8, 2017: NEADS Announces Winners of the 2017 NEADS National Student Awards and AMI Scholarship Programs!
Ottawa, November 8, 2017) – The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our generous funding partners: Imperial, Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services and private donors, are thrilled to announce...
Nov. 1, 2017: THIRD ANNUAL COUNCIL OF CANADIANS WITH DISABILITIES CONFERENCE: The Duty to Accommodate - Disability Discrimination in The Workplace and Classroom
The Third Annual Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) Conference: The Duty to Accommodate - Disability Discrimination in The Workplace and Classroom canvasses best practices for case management, high quality service, and client guidance...
Oct. 31, 2017: December 3, 2017 marks the 25th year the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)
Dear friends and colleagues: December 3, 2017 marks the 25th year the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). If you haven’t already, we encourage you to consider holding an event to...
Oct. 30, 2017: Call for Papers/Appel � Contribution - 15th Annual Conference of the Canadian Disability Studies Association
May 27-29, 2018 University of Regina Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences Deadline for Proposals December 1, 2017 “Individuals located perilously at the interstices of race, class, gender, and disability are constituted as...
Oct. 27, 2017: AMI announces winners of 2017 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today the winners of its 2017 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship program. The program, which launched in 2012, is open to Canadian students enrolled in a diploma or degree program at a Canadian...
Oct. 26, 2017: Call for Submissions: The Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation for Students with Disabilities in Canadian Post-Secondary Education
(May 18, 2017) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has received a grant from the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP-D), for an important research project: The Landscape of...
Oct. 25, 2017: Enabling Accessibility Fund - Youth Pilot/Le Fonds pour l'accessibilit� : Le projet pilote d�innovation jeunesse
Hello Youth Leaders, Interested in using your leadership skills to make a tangible difference for accessibility in your community? Would you like to add a key experience to your resume? The Office for Disability Issues at Employment and Social...
Oct. 23, 2017: PRESS RELEASE LAUNCH OF A NATIONAL EMPLOYER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: The HIRE for TALENT campaign aims to increase small business awareness and confidence regarding hiring people with disabilities
Campbellton, New Brunswick – October 18, 2017 – Today, the Restigouche CBDC is launching a pan-Canadian employer awareness campaign to increase employers’ confidence in hiring persons with disabilities. The HIRE for TALENT...
Oct. 6, 2017: PRESS CONFERENCE LAUNCH of HIRE for TALENT
INVITATION INVITATION WHAT? PRESS CONFERENCE LAUNCH OF HIRE for TALENT WHEN? WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in New Brunswick WHERE? CBDC RESTIGOUCHE 41 Water Street Campbellton, New Brunswick In 6 other locations across...
Oct. 5, 2017: Memorial University's policy on Accommodations for Students with Disabilities undergoing revisions
Memorial University’s policy on Accommodations for Students with Disabilities is currently undergoing revisions, including a proposed new title of Accessibility for Students with Disabilities. In accordance with Memorial’s Policy...
Oct. 4, 2017: Program officer, Innovative Designs for Accessibility: Partnerships and programs (three-year term position) - Universities Canada
Universities Canada is the national organization that represents Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges at home and abroad. We provide a forum for discussion and a framework for action at the...
Oct. 2, 2017: Apply for An Accessibility Queen's grant - Fall Deadline October 6th, 2017
The Accessibility Queen's Grant funds initiatives that improve physical, social, academic and financial accessibility for students at Queen's University in Kingson, Ontario. Past projects include the adaptive technology at Stauffer Library and...
Sep. 29, 2017: Respect, Anti-Oppression, and Disability, University of Victoria (Friday, October 13, 2017)
The Society for Students With A Disability (SSD) at the University of Victoria is excited to announce an upcoming workshop on Respect, Anti-Oppression, and Disability. This will take place on Friday, October 13th, from 4:00pm -7:00pm! We have 14...
Sep. 29, 2017: Peer Support Group for Graduate Students with Disabilities, University of Toronto
The Peer Support Group for Graduate Students with Disabilities has been created to build a community for students with disabilities. Through this Peer Support Group we hope to create space for students to: - meet old friends/colleagues and make...
Sep. 29, 2017: Surviving Together: A Self-Advocacy Workshop for Disabled Students, Students for Barrier-Free Access University of Toronto (October 11, 2017)
Join Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA) at the University of Toronto for a student-run orientation for disabled students and student advocates. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, full-time or part-time, new or returning, an...
Sep. 28, 2017: Government Survey on Accessibility Standards in Education - Survey Deadline Extended to October 16th, 2017
Ontario’s government is committed to ensuring that every student has access to the supports they need to succeed in school. The Education Act, administered by the Ministry of Education, provides the legislative framework for accommodations...
Sep. 26, 2017: EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH SAVING FOR EDUCATION!
The Innovation Lab at Employment and Social Development Canada is working on a design project seeking to improve the Canada Learning Bond, a federal program that seeks to increase savings for education after high school. For this project, we are...
Sep. 21, 2017: University of Manitoba (UMSU) is looking for a Students Living with Disabilities Representative!
Position Title: Students Living with Disabilities Representative Posting date: September 20, 2017 Reports to: UMSU Council Description of position: 1. The Representative serves as the liaison between the Accessibility Centre...
Sep. 20, 2017: Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) Youth Pilot
Enabling Accessibility Fund Hello Youth Leaders, Interested in using your leadership skills to make a tangible difference for accessibility in your community? Would you like to add a key experience to your resume? The Office for...
Aug. 10, 2017: �What Should Canada�s Promised National Accessibility Law Include? Cutting-edge Ideas from Experts from Around the World�
The Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada is proud to be hosting our pioneering conference, called “What Should Canada’s Promised National Accessibility Law Include? Cutting-edge Ideas from Experts from Around the...
Jun. 23, 2017: Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada consultations moved to July 2017
Please note that there has been a change to the dates and time of the consultations in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Ontario for the Alliance for An Inclusive and Accessible Canada. The following consultations will be now held in the month of...
Jun. 22, 2017: Donate now to support NEADS' National Scholarship Programs for Students With Disabilities
(Ottawa, June 22, 2017) The NEADS National Student Awards Program is the only cross-disability awards program in Canada that is open to students with disabilities at all levels of post-secondary education, regardless of field of study. The NEADS...
Jun. 14, 2017: Call for Presentations: The Eighteenth Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access and Inclusion and Disability conference
April 17 & 18, 2018 On The Ohio State University’s Columbus Campus Multiple Perspectives is an ongoing exploration of disability, a conversation including many voices that reflect perspectives gained through experience...
Jun. 14, 2017: Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada - Accessibility Survey
Background The Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada (the Alliance) is a group of disability organizations. We are consulting Canadians about the Government of Canada’s proposed federal accessibility law. This list of member and...
Jun. 8, 2017: Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada consultations in Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories
We are pleased to announce that Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada will be hosting public consultations in Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories. We ask you to please share this information with your...
May. 31, 2017: Government of Ontario New Accessibility Standard
The Government of Ontario has committed to identifying and addressing accessibility barriers in the education sector and to the development of a new accessibility standard for education. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act...
May. 31, 2017: Canadian Hearing Society launches national scholarship program for Deaf and hard of hearing students
News Release - May 18, 2017 Toronto, ON The Canadian Hearing Society is proud to introduce a National Scholarship Program that will help break down barriers to higher education and build brighter futures for Deaf and hard of hearing...
May. 26, 2017: East Coast leg of Alliance for An Inclusive and Accessible Canada national tour!
Join the East Coast leg of our National tour and have your say in transforming accessibility in Canada! Register today at http://alliance-Canada.org #TransformAccessibilityTour Have your say - public consultation! Fredericton, Summerside...
May. 18, 2017: Easy Start Transition Program at Humber College on August 16th
Humber Accessible Learning Services is hosting the Easy Start Transition Program on Wednesday, August 16 at North Campus. ASD Transition Day When: Friday, August 18, 2017, 9:30 a.m. Where: North Campus (Room...
May. 18, 2017: Call for Submissions: The Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation for Students with Disabilities in Canadian Post-Secondary Education
(Ottawa, May 18, 2017) - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has received a grant from the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP-D), for an important research project: The Landscape of...
May. 17, 2017: Association qu�b�coise pour l'�quit� et l'inclusion au postsecondaire (AQEIPS) Organizes From Primary School to University: the Challenge of Inclusive Practices
Description: Real accessibility, learning achievement, social inclusion of students with disabilities or learning difficulties and students facing disability situations only occur within inclusive institutions. However, inclusion today is...
May. 12, 2017: Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada consultations in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick
We are pleased to announce that Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada will be hosting public consultations in Ontario, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. We ask you to please share this information with your networks and encourage...
May. 11, 2017: Minister Qualtrough introduces National AccessAbility Week to promote accessibility every day, everywhere in Canada
Hello, As Canada’s Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities, I believe that our country’s diversity is our strength—and when we include people with disabilities, we create a stronger Canada for everyone...
May. 2, 2017: The rise of peer support for students with autism spectrum disabilities
Accessibility offices are encouraging students with autism to turn to their peers for support through university life By NATALIE SAMSON | March 6, 2017 (University Affairs, Universities Canada) - When accessibility specialist...
Apr. 27, 2017: 2017 Centennial Flame Research Award
For immediate release NEWS RELEASE 2017 CENTENNIAL FLAME RESEARCH AWARD Ottawa, April 12, 2017 The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities is inviting...
Apr. 26, 2017: Bank of Canada's Scholarship and Work Placement Program
The Bank of Canada’s Scholarship and Work Placement Program is designed to assist students with disabilities and Indigenous students in furthering their education and to encourage them to take an interest in the work performed by the Bank...
Apr. 19, 2017: Annual General Assembly of Association qu�b�coise des �tudiants ayant des incapacit�s au postsecondaire (AQEIPS) - Montr�al, le 22 avril
English follows Chers membres, partenaires et collaborateurs, Comme chaque année, l’équipe de l’AQEIPS est heureuse de vous convier à son assemblée générale annuelle qui se...
Apr. 19, 2017: Network of Ph.Ds Who Are Blind or Low Vision
The Network of Ph.Ds Who Are Blind or Low Vision is an open Facebook group is for anyone who is planning to pursue, currently pursuing, or who already has obtained a Ph.D in any field, and who happens to also be blind or low vision. We welcome...
Apr. 18, 2017: Creating A Culture of Accessibility In The Sciences book released
What Is It? Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences is the start of a deeper conversation around increasing the accessibility of the sciences for students with disabilities. The book provides insights and advice on...
Apr. 4, 2017: Spotlight on Invisible Disabilities In-Person Panel and Live Webcast from Sidney (Victoria)-BC / Causerie Plein feux sur les deficiences invisibles - Discussion en direct de Victoria, BC
Are you an advocate or a youth, senior or veteran living with an invisible disability? We want to hear from you! What does an accessible Canada mean to you? Join our FREE breakfast panel discussion and tell us your recommendations...
Mar. 31, 2017: Open Meeting of the Student For Barrier-Free Access (SBA) Anti-Sexual Violence Committee
Join the SBA Anti-Sexual Violence Committee for a discussion on U of T's new Sexual Violence Policy, and the University's goals for the education and prevention of sexual violence. The Expert Panel on Education and Prevention of Sexual...
Mar. 27, 2017: Post-secondary Students with Disabilities Network (PSDNet) Invitation for Profiles
We would like to invite you to share your experiences, ideas, and insights with the Post-secondary Students with Disabilities Network (PSDNet). PSDNet is a social innovation virtual network that harnesses the power of online and social media...
Mar. 17, 2017: Backpack to Briefcase � Simon Fraser University, April 29th!
Backpack to Briefcase is a one day all-in-one career development and enhancement conference at Simon Fraser University (SFU) for upcoming graduates and recent alumni. The conference, which takes place on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to...
Mar. 10, 2017: Call For Papers: Taking Back Health: Health Tomorrow, Vol. 5 (2017) Submission Deadline: May 15th, 2017
The fifth volume of Health Tomorrow: Interdisciplinarity and Internationality (HTII) explores the themes of anti-colonialism, decolonization, anti-racism, white supremacy, and the hegemony of the Global North to reveal broader conceptualizations...
Mar. 10, 2017: Webinar: Students With Episodic Disabilities in Canada: What You Need to Know!
Join us for a FREE webinar: Students With Episodic Disabilities in Canada: What you need to know! Disclosure ~ Accommodations ~ Information The period of early adulthood is often stressful and fraught with issues related to living away from...
Mar. 9, 2017: 17th Annual Multiple Perspectives Conference at Ohio State University Columbus Campus
Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Multiple Perspectives on April 12 – 13, 2017. The conference will be held at the Blackwell Hotel & Conference Center on The Ohio State University Columbus campus. Click here to...
Mar. 3, 2017: Upcoming DREAM Mentor Monday Sessions for Spring 2017: March 13, 2017 - Disability Disclosure in the Job Search & Workplace
Are you concerned about if, when, and how to disclose your disability in the job search and work place? There is not one right way to disclose your disability, and your own approach may change depending on the situation. But developing your...
Mar. 2, 2017: Special Issue of Canadian Journal of Disability Studies - Call for Papers
Survivals, Ruptures, Resiliences: Perspectives from Disability Scholarship, Activism, and Art Guest Editors: Dr. Katie Aubrecht & Dr. Nancy La Monica Narratives of survival and mythologies of resilience play a central role in...
Mar. 2, 2017: Work-Able 12 Month Paid BC Public Service Work Experience
Work-Able is a 12-month, paid BC Public Service work experience program for recent post-secondary graduates with disabilities. This unique program provides learning, coaching and mentorship throughout the internship. Interns gain valuable skills...
Mar. 1, 2017: Nova Scotia Accessibility Law Amendments to be live-streamed
Nova Scotians interested in Bill 59, the Accessibility Act, can watch upcoming presentations to the law amendments committee live online. The committee hears input from the public on legislation that has been introduced. The live stream is...
Feb. 28, 2017: Participants needed for research on Disability and Teaching in Higher Education
A postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Communication at the University of Ottawa is looking for individuals to participate in a study on the experience of teaching and working in an academic capacity within the university environment. Title...
Feb. 24, 2017: Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada
The Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada (the Alliance) is made up of 12 member organizations and 3 partner organizations. Together, we are consulting Canadians about the new federal accessibility law. Get Involved The...
Feb. 23, 2017: Youth The Future Program Halifax Looking for Referrals/Clients 15-30 Years Old
Youth The Future (YTF) is a pre-employment training program through the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW). Do you identify as living with a disability? Are you between 15 and 30? We provide youth with barriers to employment with...
Feb. 23, 2017: The National Union's (NUPGE) Scholarships 2017
NUPGE scholarships are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 370,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education. Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees...
Feb. 17, 2017: The Government of Canada�s consultation on planned Accessibility Legislation, launched this past July, closes on February 28!
The Government of Canada’s consultation on planned Accessibility Legislation, launched this past July, closes on February 28! It’s not too late to check out the survey, and tell us what you...
Feb. 16, 2017: 34th Annual Disability Resource Network of B.C. for Post-Secondary Education Conference
On behalf of the Conference Planning Committee, I am pleased to invite you to the 34th Annual Disability Resource Network of B.C. for Post-Secondary Education Conference The DRNBC Conference brings together disability resource...
Feb. 16, 2017: Public consultation to consider Canada�s possible accession to the United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Today, the Government of Canada is launching a public consultation to consider Canada’s possible accession to the United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. When Canada ratified...
Feb. 15, 2017: Announcing the NEADS Board of Directors for 2017-2020
(Ottawa, February 15, 2017) We are thrilled to announce the Board of Directors for 2017-2020 of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)! Applications received over the last several weeks have filled 14 seats on the...
Feb. 7, 2017: NEADS Accepting Applications for National Student Awards/Holly Bartlett Memorial Award/AMI Scholarships/Christine Nieder Memorial Award: Deadline April 30th
(Ottawa, February 7, 2017) - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the NEADS National Student Awards Program, the Holly Bartlett and Christine Nieder Memorial Awards and the AMI...
Feb. 6, 2017: Call for abstracts: The New Disability Activism: Current Trends, Shifting Priorities and (Uncertain) Future Directions
The onslaught of neoliberalism, austerity measures and cuts, impact of climate change, protracted conflicts and ongoing refugee crisis, rise of far right and populist movements have all negatively impacted on disability and created more...
Feb. 6, 2017: Crohn�s and Colitis Canada is proud to launch the annual AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program
Did you know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are most frequently diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 30, with the typical onset being in the early 20s? A recent study found that 69% of people who had Crohn’s disease or...
Feb. 1, 2017: AEBC/T-Base Scholarship Program The 2017 AEBC
The application deadline for the 2017 AEBC scholarship program is Friday, March 31st, 2017. All applications and supporting materials must be received by AEBC by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, March 31st, 2017, in order to be...
Jan. 31, 2017: AMI announces scholarship program for 2017
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today that the 2017 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship campaign will launch Monday, February 6. (Toronto, January 26, 2017) - Entering its sixth year, the AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship...
Jan. 25, 2017: The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program
The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program was established in 2002. This Program is supported by donations of the members of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) and by the generous contributions from the Algar family...
Jan. 24, 2017: COMMUNITY SERVICES--Nova Scotians Can Discuss Accessibility at Law Amendments Committee
Nova Scotians are encouraged to present their views about the province's first accessibility legislation, Bill 59, to the Law Amendments Committee. "It is important for the disability community to have the opportunity to make their voices...
Jan. 24, 2017: Beneath Our Surface Scholarship - Memorial University
Overview The Beneath our Surface Scholarship aims to encourage applicants to consider the impact that mental health and/or mental illness has had on their lives. This scholarship endeavors to create an open dialogue surrounding mental health and...
Jan. 19, 2017: Apply for the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship Now!
(January 19, 2017) Applications for the 5th year of the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship are now being accepted. Students living with mental health conditions are strongly encouraged to apply. The Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship was...
Jan. 19, 2017: New College Student Voice Project - University of Toronto
The Student Voice Project (SVP) is a 3 day Alternative Reading Week program focusing on art and mental health. It takes place the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of Reading Week. (February 21-23) and is free of cost and includes meals. The SVP...
Jan. 12, 2017: NEADS Announces Winners of the 2016 NEADS National Student Awards and AMI Scholarship Programs!
(Ottawa, January 12, 2017) – The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our generous funding partners: Imperial, Scotiabank, Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services and private donors, are thrilled...
Jan. 12, 2017: Save-On-Foods Diversity Scholarships for Students in British Columbia
Save-On-Foods has partnered with UFCW Local 1518 to offer up to ten scholarships valued at $1,000 each to individuals who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and/or community. We have attached a promotional...
Jan. 10, 2017: Call for Submissions: The Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation for Students with Disabilities in Canadian Post-Secondary Education
(Ottawa, January 10, 2017) - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has received funds from the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP-D), of just over $193,000 for an important new...

2016

Dec. 21, 2016: Season's Greetings from NEADS/Meilleurs v�ux pour la saison des F�tes de NEADS
On behalf of the association, we would like to extend our best wishes to you and your loved ones during this festive season and in the new year. Have a safe and happy holiday. Let us continue to build on our achievements to date in 2017! Au nom...
Dec. 21, 2016: STEM career resources and information from our friends at the DO-IT program at University of Washington
The Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) Center at the University of Washington (UW), with funding from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, is running an innovative project called AccessSTEM...
Dec. 20, 2016: Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences
Announcing the publication of 'Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences' by Dr. Mahadeo A. Sukhai and Chelsea E. Mohler - 12/9/2016 - Students with disabilities face many significant barriers to learning about, training in, and...
Dec. 19, 2016: Breaking It Down Ottawa - Dialogues on Removing Barriers for People With Disabilities in The Workplace
Free for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates with Disabilities. $50 for Professionals. Lunch provided. Breaking it Down: Dialogues on Removing Barriers for People with Disabilities in the Workplace, Friday, January 27 2017, 8:00 a.m. ...
Dec. 13, 2016: Ontario Launches New Student Assistance Calculator Tool Helps Students and Families See if They Could be Eligible for Free Tuition from Province
News Release - December 12, 2016 10:00 A.M. - Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development - With applications now open for college and university programs, Ontario has launched a new online calculator to help students and their...
Dec. 13, 2016: Are you a Canadian post-secondary student with a disability who uses assistive technology to support your learning? If so, we�d like to hear from you! You are invited to volunteer to participate in an interview for a chance to win a $250.00 pre-paid Visa card
The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) – a Canadian non-profit research organization – is currently conducting a study on behalf of the provinces of British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island and the...
Dec. 9, 2016: Canadian Disability Studies Association 2017 Student Paper Competition
CDSA 2017 Student Paper Competition ELIGIBILITY: ● Students must be currently enrolled at undergraduate or graduate level at any Canadian college or university ● Students must be the sole author of the submission SUBMISSIONS:...
Dec. 7, 2016: Critical Disability Discourses/Discours critiques dans le champ du handicap Call for Papers, Volume 8
Submission Deadline: February 27th, 2017 Critical Disability Discourses/Discours critiques dans le champ du handicap (CCD/DCCH) is a bilingual, interdisciplinary journal that was founded in 2009 by graduate students in York University’s...
Dec. 6, 2016: Living, and working, with loss of vision
Waterloo Region Record - December 1, 2016 - By Chelsea E. Mohler - December 3 marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities. As job seekers and employees who are blind, we are more than our blindness and we would like to be viewed...
Dec. 6, 2016: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for its Board of Directors - due December 30, 2016
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications for the next two year term of its board of directors, January 01, 2017 - December 31, 2018. All persons interested in a position on the board must be...
Dec. 6, 2016: FREE WEBINAR: Spotlight on Invisible Disabilities! What is an accessible Canada to you?
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) FREE WEBINAR: Spotlight on Invisible Disabilities! What is an accessible Canada to you? Do you have access to all you need to live your life fully? If you’re interested in discussing how...
Dec. 6, 2016: NEADS receives grant funding from Employment and Social Development Canada for research into The Landscape of Accessibility and Accommodation for Students with Disabilities in Canadian Post-Secondary Education: 2016 � 2018
(Ottawa, December 6, 2016) - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has received funds from the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP-D), of just over $193,000 for an important new...
Dec. 5, 2016: Anti-Violence Programs Need to Do Better By Women With Disabilities
By Jewelles Smith | November 30, 2016 - As a longtime activist and researcher in the areas of women, disabilities, and human rights, I believe that this moment—the confluence of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence campaign...
Dec. 5, 2016: Call for Submissions: Canadian Disability Studies Association - Association Canadienne des �tudes sur l�Incapacit� (CDSA-ACEI) 2017 Conference
“From Far and Wide: The Next 150” Wednesday, May 31 – Friday, June 2, 2017 Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada - This conference is organized as part of the 2017 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. ** special call...
Dec. 1, 2016: Canada makes further commitment to support rights of persons with disabilities
December 1, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada - The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, today announced that the...
Nov. 29, 2016: Disability Resource Network of British Columbia For Post-Secondary Education 34th Annual Conference
The Disability Resource Network of British Columbia for Post-Secondary Education 34th Annual Conference, Where to Next?: Navigating Post-Secondary Transitions. Tuesday, May 23rd and Wednesday May 24th, 2017 Vancouver Community College Downtown...
Nov. 25, 2016: UVic news - ''PIT'' crews reduce psychiatric wait times for students
November 23, 2016 - Victoria, British Columbia - A pilot project for treating students with acute mental health issues through University of Victoria Health Services has significantly reduced wait times, allowing at-risk students to get the help...
Nov. 24, 2016: Post-secondary education getting more affordable and accessible students can plan on it : Fixed student contribution simplifies Canada Student Loan eligibility
November 23, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario, Employment and Social Development Canada - Peter Schiefke, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth), on behalf of the Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development...
Nov. 21, 2016: STUDY REMINDER: Tell us about the types of accommodations you need for work!
Complete our short online survey. Tell us about the types of job accommodations and benefits you need to find and maintain employment. This study is being conducted by the Institute for Work & Health and McMaster University, with...
Nov. 18, 2016: CCD Says Regulations Are Necessary to Increase the Accessibility of Passenger Transportation
Media Release - For Immediate Release - November 16, 2016 - On Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Montreal, Bob Brown, Co-Chair of the Council of Canadians With Disabilities' CCD) Transportation Committee, will attend the...
Nov. 9, 2016: AMI announces winners of 2016 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship
November 4, 2016 - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today the winners of its 2016 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship program. The program, which launched in 2012, is open to Canadian students enrolled in a diploma or degree program at...
Nov. 4, 2016: Breaking It Down Montreal: Dialogues on Removing Barriers for People With Disabilities in The Workplace
Free for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates with Disabilities and speaker/facilitators; $50 for Professionals. Lunch provided. This event will be offered in Engilsh and French. Breaking it Down: Dialogues on Removing Barriers for...
Nov. 4, 2016: Minister Qualtrough hosts important conversation with young Canadians on the future of accessibility
November 1, 2016 Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada - Youth are key to breaking down barriers for Canadians with disabilities and creating a more accessible and inclusive Canada. That’s...
Nov. 4, 2016: Call for Submissions: Knots Issue #3 Submissions due January 1st, 2017
The Equity Studies program, New College, University of Toronto, invites submissions for the next issue of Knots: An Undergraduate Journal of Disability Studies. Knots is a peer-reviewed journal that highlights high-calibre work by undergraduate...
Nov. 4, 2016: Call for Submissions: Knots Issue #3 Submissions due January 1st, 2017
The Equity Studies program, New College, University of Toronto, invites submissions for the next issue of Knots: An Undergraduate Journal of Disability Studies. Knots is a peer-reviewed journal that highlights high-calibre work by undergraduate...
Nov. 1, 2016: Youth with Disabilities Advise on the Creation of an Accessible and Inclusive Canada
Media Release - For Immediate Release │October 31, 2016 On Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in Ottawa at the National Youth Forum, Natalie Spagnuolo, a member of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities' (CCD) Social Policy Committee, will...
Nov. 1, 2016: Canadian Journal of Disability Studies � New Issue Released
November 1, 2016 - The new issue of the Canadian Journal of Disability Studies Vol 5, No 3 (2016) “Telling Ourselves Sideways, Crooked and Crip” has been released. The editors of this issue have provided this comment on the...
Oct. 26, 2016: 6 Things to Keep in Mind When Talking about Federal Accessibility Legislation
The federal Government plans to pass an accessibility act to make Canada more inclusive and, until March 2017, it will be consulting Canadians about the legislation through a survey and in-person consultations. 6 key points to emphasize at...
Oct. 21, 2016: Invitation to Participate in Episodic Health Condition Survey
Episodic Health Condition Survey Launch Do you have an episodic health condition? Participate in the survey "Learning from each other: Best practices in hiring and retaining people with episodic conditions" PARTICIPATE IN THE...
Oct. 18, 2016: Call for Papers Canadian Disability Studies Association � Association Canadienne des �tudes sur l�Incapacit� (CDSA-ACEI) 2017 Conference
Call for Papers Canadian Disability Studies Association – Association Canadienne des Études sur l’Incapacité (CDSA-ACEI) 2017 Conference From Far and Wide: The Next 150 Wednesday, May 31 – Friday, June 2, 2017...
Oct. 14, 2016: Many Canadians blind to talents and abilities of job seekers with vision loss
10/3/2016- 7 in 10 would choose a sighted candidate over a blind one; CNIB's EmployAbility Campaign Calls on Employers to See Past Misconceptions In honour of October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month, CNIB is launching an...
Oct. 7, 2016: Caledon Institute releases report on Disability Supports and Employment Policy
Disability Supports and Employment Policy Sherri Torjman and Anne Makhoul, October 2016, Caledon Institute of Social Policy weblink: http://www.caledoninst.org/Publications/PDF/1105ENG.pdf The objective of this study, carried out in...
Sep. 28, 2016: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for its Board of Directors - due November 21, 2016
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications for the next two year term of its board of directors, January 01, 2017 - December 31, 2018. All persons interested in a position on the board must be...
Sep. 22, 2016: Survey on Work Accommodation Needs of Young Adults Living with a Disability
Moving from school or training into the workforce is a challenge for any young person, let alone for a young adult with a disability. Help us understand the types of job accommodations and benefits you need to find and maintain employment. A...
Sep. 15, 2016: Bank of Canada Scholarship and Work Placement (students with disabilities)
Compensation: Each candidate for the Bank of Canada Scholarship and Work Placement (students with disabilities) will be awarded a scholarship of $4,000 per year for tuition costs. The award will be renewable for up to four years, provided the...
Sep. 12, 2016: Government of Canada consulting with Canadians on planned accessibility legislation
Consultation objective: Canadians, communities and workplaces benefit when everyone can participate equally in everyday life. There has been much progress in making our society more inclusive, but we can do better. This is why the Government...
Sep. 7, 2016: Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada Research Chair in Ocean Mapping Position #VPA-MI-2016-001-2
The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland is undertaking an open search to recruit and nominate an accomplished scholar for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Ocean Mapping. For this opportunity, the appointment...
Aug. 10, 2016: Disability Studies - Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Postdoctoral Fellowship: Ryerson University - School of Disability Studies
Established in 1999, the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson University was the first in Canada to offer degree education rooted solely in a disability studies perspective. This part-time degree completion program targets learners with...
Aug. 8, 2016: National Youth Forum in Ottawa in November
This fall, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will host a one-day national forum for youth with disabilities and youth who have life experience, work experience or academic experience related to...
Aug. 3, 2016: Passing of Robin Drodge
It is very sad news indeed to learn of the recent passing of Robin Drodge, in Clarenville, Newfoundland on Wednesday, July 27. A celebration of life was held Saturday, July 30th at the Pentecostal Church in Clarenville. I remember Robin...
Jul. 25, 2016: University of Toronto Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) Student Scholarship
To support the work of disabled students at the University of Toronto, Students for Barrier-Free Access has created the SBA Student Scholarship. This scholarship will provide both undergraduate and graduate disabled students with some financial...
Jul. 25, 2016: Helping Canadians with Disabilities and Their Families Save for the Future
WITH A REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN (RDSP), YOU COULD RECEIVE UP TO $90,000 What is an RDSP? • The RDSP is a savings program that helps people with disabilities and their families save for the future. • The money in an RDSP...
Jul. 20, 2016: The Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities Social Media Use and Needs survey now online
Dear Students, We are excited to be sharing with you that we are conducting a study to learn how university and college students with disabilities use online communities and what their needs are related to these tools. The purpose of the...
Jul. 14, 2016: What does an Accessible Canada mean to you?
This is something I’ve been thinking about since long before I took on my current role as Canada’s first minister dedicated to Canadians with disabilities. Recently we launched a national consultation where I asked Canadians this...
Jun. 27, 2016: Statement from Tracy MacCharles on the Final Report by the Partnership Council on Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
(June 27, 2016 11:00 a.m.) Today Tracy MacCharles, Minister Responsible for Accessibility, released the following statement: "I would like to thank the Partnership Council on Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities for their...
Jun. 23, 2016: What does an Accessible Canada mean to you? Government of Canada launches consultation on planned new accessibility legislation
June 22, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario - Employment and Social Development Canada - The Government of Canada is committed to eliminating systemic barriers and delivering equality of opportunity to all Canadians living with disabilities. Today...
Jun. 22, 2016: Launch of Report: Understanding Accessibility in Graduate Education for Students With Disabilities in Canada
(Toronto, June 22, 2016) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is launching the final report and recommendations of its National Taskforce on the Experience of Graduate Students with Disabilities in Toronto on Friday...
Jun. 17, 2016: Call-out to inspired writers and change makers from Concordia Student Union
This year again the Concordia Student Union (CSU) will provide free agendas to the students at the beginning of the school year. It now has become a tradition to have students write the monthly political topics, so if you feel passionate about an...
Jun. 10, 2016: Canadian Hearing Society - Summer Student - IT Program Support Worker Toronto (2 positions) | Competition #2016-014
LOCATION: Toronto START DATE: June 20th 2016 - MINIMUM START SALARY: $11.25 per hour - POSITION STATUS: 8-week contract during the period of June 20th – August 12th 2016; 35 hours per week - POSITION SUMMARY: This is an 8 week Canada...
Jun. 8, 2016: British Columbia (BC) Public Service Victoria - Work-Able Internship Program for Persons With Disabilities
Work-Able Internship Program for Persons with Disabilities Salary: $1,653.04 - Bi-weekly - Temporary Position from September 6, 2016 to September 1, 2017 Work-Able is a twelve month BC Public Service work experience program for...
Jun. 7, 2016: Accessibility Centre Coordinator job at the University of Manitoba (University of Manitoba Students' Union)
The newly formed Accessibility Centre at the University of Manitoba -- a service of the University of Manitoba Students' Union -- is looking for a Coordinator. This person will be responsible for managing the resources and overseeing the daily...
May. 31, 2016: Canada Research Chair in Ocean Mapping Position #VPA-MI-2016-001 - Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University and Newfoundland
The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland is undertaking an open search to recruit and nominate an accomplished scholar for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Ocean Mapping. For this opportunity, the appointment...
May. 27, 2016: Lorne Fraser Educational Fund for British Columbia Students With Mental Illness (apply by June 30th)
About the bursary - Each year, the Lorne Fraser Educational Fund awards several bursaries to people with a mental illness to help further their pursuit of post-secondary education. Bursary amounts, $700 each, are based on the annual interest...
May. 26, 2016: NEADS and DAWN Canada conducting research to determine prevalence of violence related to women with disabilities and Deaf women on campuses
May 26, 2016 (Montreal) - The DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) Canada and the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) are conducting collaborative research to determine the prevalence of violence against women with...
May. 24, 2016: Launch of Report: Understanding Accessibility in Graduate Education for Students With Disabilities in Canada
The NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED STUDENTS (NEADS) & The NATIONAL TASKFORCE ON THE EXPERIENCE OF GRADUATE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Are pleased to invite you to the launch Of the Taskforce Report “UNDERSTANDING...
May. 9, 2016: Nova Scotia Partnership for Access Awareness Week Access Awareness Week 2016 Proclamation Ceremony
Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) and the Nova Scotia Disabled Persons Commission, invite you to join us to proclaim Access Awareness Week 2016 “Universal Design: No One’s Left Out” in the Red Room of the Nova...
May. 9, 2016: Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) 2016 Proclamation Ceremony
Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) and the Nova Scotia Disabled Persons Commission, invite you to join us to proclaim Access Awareness Week 2016 “Universal Design: No One’s Left Out” in the Red Room of the Nova...
May. 6, 2016: International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement 2017 - Collaborative Partnerships for System-Wide Educational Improvement
The International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI) 2017 will be held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The theme for ICSEI 2017 is “Collaborative Partnerships for System-Wide Educational Improvement.” This theme...
May. 5, 2016: Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) Board Nominations
Students For Barrier-Free Access (SBA) is a student-run non-profit organization that advocates for access and the rights of students with disabilities at the University of Toronto. We work to encourage new ways of thinking that challenges...
May. 3, 2016: Coalition of Persons With Disabilities - Newfoundland and Labrador: Post-Secondary Scholarships for High School Students
The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities – Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with Scotiabank and Husky Energy, is pleased to provide three scholarships to high school students who self-identify as living with a disability, and are...
Apr. 15, 2016: Seeking Your Financial Aid Stories!
Do you have stories of challenges you have faced in getting financial aid to support your college or university studies, as a student with a disability? If so, we want to hear from you! The National Educational Association of Disabled Students...
Apr. 5, 2016: The Osler Epilepsy Scholarship The 2016 Osler Epilepsy Scholarship is now open for applications!
Eligibility - Students who have successfully completed high school and entering their first year of post-secondary education or continuing their post-secondary education this fall. Application To view/print out the application form, click...
Apr. 4, 2016: Cripping the Arts in Canada, a Special Issue of the Canadian Journal of Disability Studies Full submissions due: December 1, 2016
Call for Proposals: Cripping the Arts in Canada - Until very recently, disability, crip, D/deaf, and Mad arts (d/c/D/M arts) have been included in the art world in such a way that normalizes us as outsides rather than meaningfully propels our...
Apr. 1, 2016: Trudeau Government Headed in the Right Direction With Budget 2016
Media Release March 23, 2016 - For Immediate Release - The Council of Canadians with Disabilities commends the Liberal Government for fulfilling its election promise to renew the Court Challenges Program (CCP). “During the...
Mar. 31, 2016: Hiring Persons with Disabilities � The Questions You May Be Afraid to Ask
Tapping into under-utilized talent pools, like new graduates, women and newcomers, to tackle skills shortages within biotech is a widely discussed subject. As soon as you add persons with disabilities to the mix of under-utilized talent pools...
Mar. 16, 2016: Congratulations to Max Halparin and Samantha Dubord, the 2016 Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck Human Rights/Social Justice Interns
March 14, 2016 - The partners of Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck are pleased to announce the selection of the successful 2016 Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck Human Rights/Social Justice Internship candidates, Max Halparin and...
Mar. 16, 2016: NEADS Employer Webinar hosted by the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers
Scheduled for Friday, March 18, 2016, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST As you know, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) are collaborating on a Labour...
Mar. 11, 2016: Scholarships and internships for Canadian students Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities
Scholarships and internships for Canadian students Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities Status: Open Launch Date: Jan 28, 2016 Deadline Date: May 16, 2016 Please carefully read the eligibility criteria. Some...
Mar. 9, 2016: National not-for-profit, job-creation campaign connects people with disabilities to employers committed to diversity
People with disabilities urged to register with Magnet, a powerful online job-matching platform - Toronto, March 9, 2016 – Canadians with disabilities in search of good jobs that match their skills and aspirations are being urged to...
Mar. 9, 2016: Paid internships are helping more graduates with disabilities launch their careers
March 3, 2016 - Hiring trends from 2015-16 show significant growth in the recruitment of recent graduates with disabilities through paid internships. Statistics from Career Edge, Canada’s largest provider of paid internships, report that...
Mar. 8, 2016: Shaw Media Internships for Students with Disabilities
The Shaw Media Internships for Students with Disabilities are a series of internships designed to encourage and aid Canadian talent in establishing or furthering a career in the Canadian broadcast industry. These annual internships reflect Shaw...
Feb. 29, 2016: British Columbia Public Service Agency: Work-Able Internship Program For People With Disabilities
British Columbia Work-Able Internship Program For People With Disabilities Full-Time Salary: $1,653.04 Bi-weekly; Multiple Locations – Vancouver, Victoria; Temporary Position from September 6, 2016 to September 1, 2017 The Work-Able...
Feb. 22, 2016: NEADS Accepting Applications for National Student Awards/Holly Bartlett Memorial Award/AMI Scholarships/Christine Nieder Memorial Award: Deadline April 30th
Ottawa, February 22, 2016 - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the NEADS National Student Awards Program, the Holly Bartlett and Christine Nieder Memorial Awards and the AMI...
Feb. 22, 2016: AMI renames annual scholarship program - Two $5,000 Scholarships For Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities
Media Advisory - February 9, 2016 – Toronto - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today that it has renamed its scholarship program in memory of former colleague and advocate for accessibility, Robert Pearson. Formerly known...
Feb. 22, 2016: Breaking it Down: Dialogues on Removing Barriers for People With Disabilities in the Workplace (Calgary, Alberta, Friday, April 1, 2016)
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), with host the University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), invites post-secondary students and recent graduates with disabilities at all levels, career...
Feb. 19, 2016: NEADS-LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Awareness, Diversity), University of British Columbia Okanagan
March 14th, 2016, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia, University Centre, Rm. 200, Ballroom, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is inviting...
Feb. 18, 2016: BioTalent Canada: New Project Helps Canadians with Disabilities Land a Job in Biotechnology
OTTAWA, December 16, 2015 – A new project, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OF) program, has been launched by BioTalent Canada, and will provide over $1 million in wage...
Feb. 12, 2016: Invitation to Participate - Episodic Disabilities and Post-Secondary Education in Canada: A Pilot Study to Explore the Perspectives of Students and Disability Service Providers
February 11, 2016 - As a student who attends a post-secondary education institution in Canada, you are receiving this invitation to participate in a survey about students in post-secondary education institutions with mental health or physical...
Feb. 12, 2016: George Brown College Secures Funding for Social Innovation Research in SSHRC Pilot Program
TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Four research teams at George Brown College have been named as first round recipients of the pilot program of the Community and College Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF), through the Social Sciences and Humanities...
Feb. 11, 2016: 3 Bursary Programs For Students Pursuing Post-Secondary Studies Leading to a Justice Career
The Ontario Justice Education Network has announced three bursary programs for Ontario students interested in pursuing post-secondary studies leading to a career in justice fields. These bursaries are being offered by: The Association of...
Feb. 10, 2016: Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) Scholarships for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities
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, Scotiabank, CIBC, RBC Financial Group Eastern...
Feb. 5, 2016: Assistance to Remove Employment Barriers for People Living with Disabilities in Saskatchewan
Regina - February 4, 2016 - An agreement between the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Abilities Council will provide $904,438 in funding to help the council deliver its Partners in Employment program. The program offers a range...
Feb. 1, 2016: The Alliance for the Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) & T-Base Scholarship Program now accepting applications for the 2016/2017 academic year
For the fifth consecutive year, T-Base Communications is proud to partner with The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) in offering a scholarship program to help fund the educational pursuits of up to three outstanding blind...
Jan. 27, 2016: Lisa Huus Memorial Fund bursaries for post-secondary students with disabilities at the University of Victoria and other accredited post-secondary schools on Vancouver Island
The Lisa Huus Memorial Fund was established in 1988 in memory of Lisa Pauline Huus, who was a third-year sociology student at the University of Victoria. A native of Victoria, Lisa graduated from Claremont Senior Secondary School in 1985 and was...
Jan. 27, 2016: RyeAccess survey on Ryerson University�s Mental Health Services
RyeAccess needs your help to identify gaps and issues in Ryerson University’s mental health services. The organization is looking to have people fill out a survey discussing their mental wellness experiences on campus so they can compile...
Jan. 22, 2016: Carleton University and Algonquin College openings for students in 24 hour Attendant Services Program
Carleton University and Algonquin College now have openings for students with disabilities in the Attendant Services Program. The Program provides personal support workers, 24 hours per day to students with disabilities that wish to live in...
Jan. 20, 2016: Canadian Disability Studies Association Conference - University of Calgary, May 28 - May 30, 2016
The Canadian Disability Studies Association - Association Canadienne des Études sur l'Incapacité (CDSA-ACÉI) conference will be held at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta from Saturday, May 28 to Monday, May 30...
Jan. 19, 2016: Accepting Applications for the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship
January 19, 2016 Laval - The Gaulin Foundation is pleased to announce that it is once again accepting applications for the $1,000 Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship – a national scholarship that promotes the resilience of individuals with...
Jan. 19, 2016: Call for Presentations - 8th Annual Guelph Accessibility Conference
Presentation Proposal Deadline: Friday, January 22, 2016 Treat the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) standards as "the floor, not the ceiling" as Mayo Moran noted in her Second Legislative Review of the...
Jan. 19, 2016: IBM People with Disabilities Award - Deadline January 31, 2016
Did you know IBM is offering a scholarship to attend the International Web for All conference in Montreal, April 11 - 13, 2016? There is also a $1,000 Google award for any Doctoral students participating in accessibility research. The deadline...
Jan. 18, 2016: Call for Papers - 11th Annual Critical Disability Studies Student Association (CDSSA) Conference - York University
York University’s Critical Disability Studies Student Association (CDSSA) is pleased to announce that our eleventh annual conference will be held on Keele campus on April 8th, 2016. The CDSSA invites graduate students, community...
Jan. 15, 2016: New Documentation Guidelines for Accommodating Students with Mental Health Disabilities
TORONTO, Jan. 6, 2016 /CNW/ - Navi Dhanota, represented by ARCH Disability Law Centre, York University and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) have worked together to develop new documentation guidelines to access academic accommodations...
Jan. 14, 2016: UFCW & OFG Joint Diversity Scholarship
The Overwaitea Food Group has partnered with United Commercial and Food Workers Union (UFCW) Local 1518 to offer up to ten scholarships valued at $1000 each to individuals who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their...
Jan. 14, 2016: Crohn�s and Colitis Canada is proud to launch the fifth annual AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are most frequently diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 30, with the typical onset being in the early 20s. A recent study found that 69% of people who had Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis...
Jan. 8, 2016: Breaking it Down: Dialogues on Removing Barriers for People With Disabilities in the Workplace (Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 12, 2016)
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) invites post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities, career educators and representatives from federally regulated private sector employers to a one day innovative and...

2015

Dec. 22, 2015: Saint Mary�s Career Services presents: A National Educational Association of Disabled Students' event - Breaking It Down: Dialogues on Removing Barriers for People With Disabilities In The Workplace (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Friday, January 29, 2016)
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) invites post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities, career educators and representatives from federally regulated private sector employers to a one day innovative and...
Dec. 16, 2015: Reclaiming Our Bodies & Minds conference Call for Proposals - due January 6th, 2016
Reclaiming Our Bodies & Minds: Navigating Our Spaces, Places, and Histories is the second annual inter-university/college disability conference in Toronto. The Reclaiming Our Bodies & Minds Conference was initially hosted at Ryerson...
Dec. 15, 2015: Mount Allison University Presents: Intersections and Connections conference - April 1, 2016
The focus of Mount Allison's 2016 "Intersections & Connections" Conference, which will be held at the university on April 1, 2016, is on the transition from post-secondary studies to the world of work for students with disabilities...
Dec. 14, 2015: Breaking it Down: Dialogues on Removing Barriers for People With Disabilities in the Workplace (Regina, Saskatchewan, Friday, January 22, 2016)
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) invites post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities, career educators and representatives from federally regulated private sector employers to a one day innovative and...
Dec. 11, 2015: The Abilities Connect Fund - Grants for Hiring and Accommodating People with Disabilities in Ontario
The AbIlities Connect Fund offers grants for hiring and accommodating people with disabilities. Are you a business or not-for-profit organization that employs between five to 500 people? If so, through the Abilities Connect Fund you may qualify...
Dec. 4, 2015: NEADS National Student Awards, Holly Bartlett Memorial Award, Christine Nieder Memorial Award and AMI Scholarship 2015 winners announced!
(Ottawa, December 04, 2015) – The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our generous funding partners: Imperial, Scotiabank, Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services and private donors, are pleased...
Dec. 2, 2015: Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announces 2015 Scholarship winners!
Media Advisory - December 1, 2015 – Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today the winners of its 2015 AMI Scholarship program. The program, which launched in 2012, is open to Canadian students enrolled in a diploma or degree program at a...
Dec. 2, 2015: The 2016 Accessibility Conference, University of Guelph - Call for Presentations
The goal of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) is stated simply: the development and enforcement of accessibility standards in order to, “achieve accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities with respect to goods...
Nov. 26, 2015: DAWN-RAFH Canada launches multi-year initiative to address Violence Against Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 25, 2015 (Montreal) - DAWN-RAFH Canada is pleased to announce the launch of “Legislation, Policy and Service Responses to Violence Against Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women”, a multi-year...
Nov. 17, 2015: Focus group for students who identify with mental health conditions at Queen's University on November 25th
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has partnered with The Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) at Queen’s University along with the Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre (NOARC) at Cambrian...
Nov. 17, 2015: Seeking participants for an on-line survey for students who identify with mental health conditions
We need post-secondary students with mental health difficulties to help us develop an online transition program geared towards students like you. The Assessment and Resource Centres of Ontario (one at Queen’s University and one at Cambrian...
Nov. 16, 2015: Diversity Bursary - Communications Nova Scotia
Are you creative, innovative, connected? Are you embarking on a career in communications, technology, design, video, photography or marketing? Do you belong to a diverse group -- including persons with disabilities. If you are studying at a...
Nov. 12, 2015: 2016 Conference: Call for Proposals - Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
The Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and pepnet 2 are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for its 39th Annual Conference AND the pepnet 2 Postsecondary Training Institute to be held July 11 - 16, 2016 JW Marriott...
Nov. 2, 2015: Disability Studies: Exploring the Margins from the Center and from the Margins April 25-26, 2016 Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu
The conference Disability Studies: Exploring the Margins from the Center and the Center from the Margins will take place from April 25-26, 2016 at the Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. The due date for conference submissions is December...
Oct. 28, 2015: Focus group for students who identify with mental health conditions at George Brown College, November 27, 2015
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has partnered with The Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) at Queen’s University along with the Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre (NOARC) at Cambrian...
Oct. 26, 2015: Focus group for students who identify with mental health conditions at University of Toronto/Ontario Institute for Studies In Education, Friday, November 6, 2015
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has partnered with The Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) at Queen’s University along with the Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre (NOARC) at Cambrian...
Oct. 23, 2015: Focus group for students who identify with mental health conditions at York University Monday, November 9, 2015
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has partnered with The Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) at Queen’s University along with the Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre (NOARC) at Cambrian...
Oct. 21, 2015: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeking volunteers!
Are you a creative, dynamic and motivated individual? Are you interested in working on exciting national projects to improve the student and employee experience of post-secondary students with disabilities? If so, NEADS wants you! The National...
Oct. 20, 2015: Research Study: Development and Evaluation of an Online Transition Program for Students with Mental Health Disabilities Accepted into any Post-Secondary Institution in Ontario
Letter of Information and Consent for Survey - Dear Student: My name is Dr. Allyson Harrison and I am the Principal Investigator of this research study. I am also the Director of the Regional Assessment & Resource Centre (RARC) and an...
Oct. 20, 2015: Congratulations to Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament, Calgary Centre!
Huge applause for and congratulations to Kent Hehr on his historic election victory last night in the riding of Calgary Centre! Kent served the people of Alberta brilliantly as a member of the Alberta Legislature from 2008-2015 for the riding of...
Oct. 16, 2015: Letter of Information and Consent for Survey Research Study: Development and Evaluation of an Online Transition Program for Students with Mental Health Disabilities Accepted into any Post-Secondary Institution in Ontario
Dear Student: My name is Dr. Allyson Harrison and I am the Principal Investigator of this research study. I am also the Director of the Regional Assessment & Resource Centre (RARC) and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology...
Oct. 15, 2015: Focus group for students who identify with mental health conditions in Timmins, Ontario, Friday, November 13, 2015
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has partnered with The Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) at Queen’s University along with the Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre (NOARC) at Cambrian...
Oct. 15, 2015: Council of Canadians With Disabilities seeks experiences while voting in federal election
I hope you are all getting out there to vote. As part of our ongoing work with the Advisory Group for Disability Issues at Elections Canada, we have been asked to document the experiences of our members while voting. There have been a lot of...
Oct. 7, 2015: Disability Tax Credit (DTC) refundable campaign
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) and Independent Living Canada (ILC) are joining together to ask political leaders to commit to making the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) refundable for all persons with disabilities. Please sign the...
Oct. 5, 2015: Breaking it Down: Dialogues on Removing Barriers for People With Disabilities in the Workplace (Toronto, Ontario, Friday, October 30)
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) invites post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities, career educators and representatives from federally regulated private sector employers to a one day innovative and...
Sep. 29, 2015: Disability Tax Credit - Government of Canada
Did you know that the non-refundable Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can help people with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay? Being eligible for the DTC can also open the door to other...
Sep. 23, 2015: Seeking Your Financial Aid Stories!
Do you have stories of challenges you have faced in getting financial aid to support your college or university studies, as a student with a disability? If so, we want to hear from you! The National Educational Association of Disabled Students...
Sep. 18, 2015: Supporting student at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) endorses the following communication from the Coalition of Persons With Disabilities - Newfoundland and the 18 organizations that form the Network of Disability Organizations in...
Sep. 17, 2015: Canadians with Disabilities: Getting Beyond Being a Population in Waiting
Media Release - September 15, 2015 - For Immediate Release - Many people with disabilities, when seeking employment, struggle endlessly against discriminatory barriers in the job market. "People with disabilities have...
Sep. 15, 2015: Focus group for students who identify with mental health conditions in Sudbury, Ontario, Friday, October 23
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has partnered with The Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) at Queen’s University along with the Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre (NOARC) at Cambrian...
Sep. 10, 2015: Bank of Canada Scholarship and Work Placement Program
The Bank of Canada is proud to introduce a new scholarship and work placement program for students with disabilities and indigenous students. Each year, two full-time students with disabilities and two full-time indigenous students will each...
Sep. 9, 2015: Federal Legislation to Implement UN Disability Rights Convention: Nothing About Us Without Us
Media Release: September 9, 2015 - For Immediate Release - Building on the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), supported by all political parties and jurisdictions, and given...
Sep. 3, 2015: Assistive Technology and Disability Conference 2015 - University of Saskatchewan (October 22-23)
Disability Services for Students (DSS) is excited to present the 2nd annual Assistive Technology and Disability conference at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Oct 22nd and 23rd, 2015. Assistive technology specialists, ...
Sep. 1, 2015: Disabling Poverty, Enabling Citizenship - Where Do Federal Party Leaders Stand?
Media Release - September 1, 2015 - For Immediate Release - The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) urges all federal political parties to promise Canadians with disabilities, who as a group are among the poorest Canadians, to reform...
Aug. 31, 2015: 31st Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference California State University, Northridge March 21-26, 2016 General Call for Papers
Overview of General Call for Papers The 31st Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, also known as the CSUN Conference, invites submissions of papers for this conference to be held March 21-26, 2016 at the San...
Aug. 28, 2015: Federal Election message to all political parties from the Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD)
Despite having ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Canada has not implemented a plan to address the inequality of people with disabilities and there continue to be many disparities between people with and...
Aug. 27, 2015: National Youth Leaders Summit 2015 in Toronto: Call for Applications
Are you a young person who is blind or visually impaired? Do you want to learn valuable leadership skills? If so, the National Youth Leadership Summit that will take place this October in Toronto may be just the event for you. Are you...
Aug. 24, 2015: Impact - Universal Design for Learning conference at Athabasca University (January 29 - 30, 2016)
Call for Proposals: Athabasca University is now seeking proposals for a conference that will prepare a range of stakeholders on how best to apply universal design for learning (UDL) and accessibility principles in post-secondary education. ...
Aug. 24, 2015: Crohn's and Colitus Canada - Youth Webinar Series for High School and Post-Secondary Students with Crohn's and Colitus
For the second year in a row, Crohn's and Colitis Canada is delighted to once again be hosting a youth-focused webinar series. Supported by an educational grant from AbbVie, the Youth Webinar Series offers four (4) nation-wide live webinars...
Aug. 4, 2015: Government of Canada helps increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and Aboriginal peoples
(OTTAWA, ON, July 31, 2015 /CNW/) - Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, announced support to help Canadians with disabilities and Aboriginal peoples gain meaningful employment in...
Jul. 31, 2015: Canadian Disability Policy Alliance & Canadian Disability Participation Project: Policy governing access to post-secondary education in Ontario
(Kingston - July, 2015) In 2014-15, Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPA) researchers conducted research for the Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Training and Universities on the experience of disabled students in post-secondary...
Jul. 23, 2015: Event Planner position with the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) - Apply by August 5, 2015
Organization: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). Website: www.neads.ca Part-Time Contract (2 year project) Hourly compensation: $22.50 per hour Location: Ottawa Job description: The Event Planner will...
Jul. 22, 2015: Applications are currently being accepted for the 2015-2016 The Sharon Wolfe Artist in Residence Program
The Sharon Wolfe Artist in Residence Program facilitates a disability and/or mad-identified artist to undertake a project that advances their own artistic goals and practice, and which has the potential to benefit the wider community of...
Jul. 9, 2015: Special education policies across Canada need update, renewal: report
July 8, 2015 - OTTAWA — The majority of special education policies in place across Canada are more than 10 years old and out of step with current practices around inclusive education, says a report released today by the Canadian Centre for...
Jul. 7, 2015: New Job Opportunity at the Students For Barrier-Free Access (SBA) Centre - University of Toronto
Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) at the University of Toronto is a student-funded, volunteer driven, non-profit that advocates for equity, access, and the rights of graduate and undergraduate disabled students. SBA operates a drop-in...
Jun. 24, 2015: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applicants for its Board of Directors - due July 13, 2015
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications to its board of directors in four positions: Quebec Director, Manitoba Director, Saskatchewan Director and Territories Director. All persons interested in...
Jun. 24, 2015: Ontario to invest $6 million in accessibility programs: Ontario colleges and universities to receive additional investment
by Amanda Watkins • June 23, 2015, Hamilton, Ontario - Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, Reza Moridi, came to McMaster this afternoon to announce an additional $6-million investment in accessibility programs at Ontario...
Jun. 22, 2015: Centre for Innovation On Campus Mental Health (Ontario)
The Centre for Innovation on Campus Mental Health website features terrific resources "helping Ontario's colleges and universities enhance capacity to support student mental health and well-being": http://campusmentalhealth.ca/ The...
Jun. 11, 2015: Update on the National Educational Association of Disabled Students' (NEADS) Graduate Student Experience Project
(June 9, 2015 – Ottawa) As the number of students with disabilities entering Canadian graduate schools continues to increase, faculty in graduate programs, disability service providers, and students, are having to develop new strategies to...
Jun. 9, 2015: Career Edge and AMCTO partner to launch the next generation of municipal leaders
TORONTO, June 8, 2015 - Career Edge and the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) have joined forces to connect municipalities across Ontario with new graduates (GRDs), graduates with disabilities (GWDs) and...
Jun. 1, 2015: Donations accepted for the Christine Nieder Memorial Award
(June 2, 2015 - Ottawa) In March, 2015 the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) announced a new award for Canadian graduate students with disabilities: the NEADS Christine Nieder Memorial Award. The award will...
May. 29, 2015: Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) Announces New National Coordinator
(Winnipeg, Manitoba - May 28, 2015) The Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD) Executive is pleased to announce the hiring of James Hicks as the new CCD National Coordinator. Mr. Hicks will commence his duties June 1, 2015. ...
May. 27, 2015: Canadian Disability Policy Alliance & Canadian Disability Participation Project publish report on employment supports
(May 2015) The Canadian Disability Policy Alliance and Canadian Disability Participation Project have just released the report Policy governing employment supports for people with disabilities in collaboration with its Employment Team. The...
May. 6, 2015: The 4th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), May 21, 2015
The 4th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is May 21. This is a great opportunity to raise awareness amongst both your campus IT colleagues and Computer Science/Engineering/Web Development students about the importance of digital...
Apr. 28, 2015: Supporting Canadians with Disabilities Canada to become one of the first G7 countries to implement the Marrakesh Treaty, breaking down barriers for Canadians with disabilities
April 27, 2015 – Toronto, Ontario – Industry Canada Canada has one of the top literacy rates in the developed world, but for some Canadians, this privilege also comes with certain limitations. Today, nearly 1 million Canadians live...
Apr. 27, 2015: NEADS Accepting Applications for National Student Awards/Holly Bartlett Memorial Award/AMI Scholarships/Christine Nieder Memorial Award: Deadline Extended to May 15
(Ottawa, March 6, 2015) The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the NEADS...
Apr. 23, 2015: Call for Presentations - 2nd Annual Assistive Technology and Disability Conference, University of Saskatchewan
Call for Presentations and Community Organization Information Booths - Disability Services for Students at the University of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the 2nd annual assistive technology and disability conference! Accessible...
Apr. 23, 2015: Canadian Association of College and University Student Services seeks input on campus mental health guide
The Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS) and the Canadian Mental Health Association have developed a guide for campus mental health supports/services: Post-Secondary Student Mental Health: Guide to a...
Apr. 21, 2015: Abilities Now: Youth - Leadership - Empower: A Youth Summit for Nova Scotians Living With Disabilities
The Abilities Now: Youth - Leadership - Empower Summit will focus on the question “What are the barriers to full participation within Nova Scotia for youth living with disabilities and what can we do to shift them together?” The...
Apr. 8, 2015: Langara College in British Columbia receives $100,000 Government Grant to Support Accessible Learning
(Apr 1, 2015) Vancouver, BC – Langara College is pleased to announce a one-time grant of $100,000 from British Columbia's Ministry of Advanced Education (AVED) for the Centre for Accessible Post-secondary Education Resources BC...
Apr. 2, 2015: Minister Bergen Addresses Autism Leadership Summit and highlights Harper Government Support for Canadians living with Autism Spectrum Disorders
March 30, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario – Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, delivered opening remarks at the Canadian Autism Leadership Summit. This...
Apr. 1, 2015: Closing date to apply for British Columbia Work-Able Internship extended to Friday April 10, 2015
The closing date to apply for Work-Able Internship has been extended to Friday April 10, 2015. Work-Able is a twelve month BC Public Service work experience program for recent post-secondary graduates with disabilities. This unique...
Mar. 18, 2015: McGill University's Disabilities Awareness Week - March 23-27, 2015
From March 23rd to March 27th, The Office for Students with Disabilities at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec will be hosting the fourth annual Disabilities Awareness Week. This year’s theme will be “inclusion” to advocate...
Mar. 17, 2015: Harper Government launches new call for proposals for the Enabling Accessibility Fund
March 16, 2015 – North Vancouver, B.C. – Employment and Social Development Canada The 2015 Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) Call for Proposals for community-based projects was launched today by the Honourable Candice Bergen...
Mar. 16, 2015: NEADS' Vancouver "Finance Matters" - An Interactive Day on Financial Aid and Financial Literacy (March 20th)
Join us for "Finance Matters" - An Interactive Day of Learning on Financial Aid and Financial Literacy, in Vancouver, British Columbia, March 20, 2015 at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby...
Mar. 10, 2015: B.C. Public Service Work-Able Internship Program for recent post-secondary graduates with disabilities
B.C. Public Service Work-Able Internship Program Full-Time Salary: $1,627.65 Bi-weekly Victoria, Vancouver Temporary Position from September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016 The Work-Able Internship Program is a twelve month BC Public Service...
Mar. 6, 2015: NEADS announces the Christine Nieder Memorial Award
(Ottawa, March 6, 2015) Today, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to announce a new award for Canadian graduate students with disabilities, the NEADS Christine Nieder Memorial Award. The award will...
Mar. 5, 2015: Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) invites nominations for 2015 Mel Hebb Hour Glass Action Awards
Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) is pleased to invite nominations for our 2015 Mel Hebb Hour Glass Action Awards. This year the Awards will have a youth (up to age 30) focus to reflect our theme of Youth: The Future of...
Mar. 5, 2015: Crohn�s and Colitis Canada launches the fourth annual AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program
The AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program recognizes the obstacles faced by students living with Crohn’s and colitis and supports them in rising above their personal challenges in pursuit of their dreams. Supported by an educational grant from...
Feb. 18, 2015: AMI Partners with NEADS to promote Scholarship program
Media Advisory February 11, 2015 – Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today that it has partnered with the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) to administer its annual scholarship program. Entering its...
Feb. 17, 2015: NEADS National Student Awards and Holly Bartlett Memorial Award 2014 winners announced!
(Ottawa, February 11, 2015) - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our generous funding partners: Imperial, Scotiabank, Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services and private donors, are pleased to...
Feb. 17, 2015: Strategies to Employment Workshop - Edmonton
Enbridge Pipelines and the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) invite post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities to a one day interactive forum "Strategies to Employment" to be held in Edmonton...
Feb. 12, 2015: PAANS Scholarship for Students With Disabilities in Nova Scotia
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities 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...
Feb. 4, 2015: Ontario Council of University Libraries Accessible Media report now online
Ontario Council of University Libraries Accessible Media report now online The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is pleased to announce the release of ROAM, the Report on Accessible Media, now available for download on the OCUL...
Feb. 4, 2015: RyeAccess Mental Wellness Survey for Ryerson University students
RyeACCESS, the organization of students with disabilities at Ryerson University in Toronto, is conducting a Mental Wellness Survey for Ryerson University students. The group describes the survey research in this way: "RyeACCESS is trying to...
Jan. 28, 2015: Students For Barrier-Free Access, University of Toronto - Student Scholarship
To support the work of disabled students at the University of Toronto, Students for Barrier-Free Access has created the SBA Student Scholarship. This scholarship will provide both undergraduate and graduate disabled students with some financial...
Jan. 25, 2015: National Union's Scholarship Programs for 2015
Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National...
Jan. 21, 2015: Ontario Government Provides Mental Health Support for Post-Secondary Students
(January 16, 2015 - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities) Ontario is investing $9 million annually to provide new services and supports to post-secondary students at Ontario's colleges and universities, including up to $6 million...
Jan. 20, 2015: Accepting Applications for the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship
(January 15, 2015 - LAVAL) The Gaulin Foundation is pleased to announce that it is once again accepting applications for the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship – a national scholarship that promotes the resilience of individuals with...
Jan. 13, 2015: Call for Presentations for 7th Annual Accessibility Conference - Choosing Bridges over Barriers at University of Guelph
The challenge to be an Accessible Ontario by 2025 is intensifying. This is creating a culture of inclusion in which Ontarians have the knowledge, tools and motivation to remove barriers to the participation of individuals with disabilities...
Jan. 6, 2015: 2015 CDSA Tanis Doe Award for Canadian Disability Study and Culture
The Canadian Disability Studies Association (CDSA) has announced that it is now accepting nominations for the Tanis Doe Award. The Tanis Doe Award was first awarded in 2009, and is named for the activist and professor, Tanis Doe, who passed away...
Jan. 5, 2015: Online Disability History and Culture course -
Disability History and Culture - "From Homer to Hip Hop" is an online course offered by the Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa in the spring term from January 12, 2015 to May 15, 2015. An...

2014

Dec. 18, 2014: Announcing the NEADS Board of Directors for 2014-2016
(Ottawa, December 5, 2014) We are pleased to announce the board of directors for 2014-2016 of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). Applications received over the last several weeks have filled 7 seats on the...
Dec. 18, 2014: Nova Scotia report argues for changes to uphold the rights of students with disabilities
(December 4, 2014 - For Immediate Release - Halifax) Students Nova Scotia released a report today identifying numerous barriers that limit the ability of persons with disabilities to attend and succeed in post-secondary education. Disable the...
Dec. 16, 2014: Statistics Canada releases Education Indicators In Canada
(Ottawa - December 14, 2014) Today, Statistics Canada releases the report Education Indicators in Canada: An International Perspective 2014, a rich source of education statistics for Canada, and its provinces and territories. Jointly produced...
Dec. 10, 2014: University of New Brunswick Campus campaign for mental health goes provincial
(Fredericton, New Brunswick, November 5, 2014) by Mélanie Michard - The mental health anti-stigma campaign, #MyDefinition, led by the University of New Brunswick Student Union (UNBSU) vice-president internal Lee Thomas, is about to...
Dec. 8, 2014: Education and Employment Rates Lower Amongst Canadians With Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Disabilities: Canadian Survey on Disability (2012)
(Ottawa, December 3, 2014) Learning and mental health-related disabilities among Canadians aged 15 years and older, 2012 - To coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Statistics Canada is releasing two fact sheets on...
Dec. 4, 2014: Flexibility helps people with disabilities earn in British Columbia
(Victoria, British Columbia, December 3, 2014) - The Province is recognizing the unique circumstances of people with disabilities by making it easier for those receiving disability assistance to earn more money with annualized earnings...
Dec. 3, 2014: Summer Job 2015: Become A Parliamentary Guide
You too could become a Parliamentary Guide! Are you Canadian, bilingual and a university student? If so, apply to join our team of Parliamentary Guides who: - Welcome visitors to the Centre Block and answer their questions; ...
Dec. 3, 2014: National Network for Equitable Library Services (NNELS) connects print disabled readers to books
by Kris Jorgensen (Victoria, BC, December 3, 2014) Today, on the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) celebrates its first birthday! NNELS extends...
Dec. 3, 2014: Minister Bergen recognizes International Day of Persons With Disabilities
(December 3, 2014 – Ottawa, Ontario – Employment and Social Development Canada) Today, the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by reaffirming...
Nov. 20, 2014: MPP Christine Elliott to Address CCD's Disabling Poverty/Enabling Citizenship Forum on 2 December 2014 in Ottawa
Christine Elliott will elaborate her vision of how to remove barriers and create a welcoming environment that empowers people with disabilities and their families. Ms. Elliott will be the keynote speaker in a Council of Canadians with...
Nov. 12, 2014: Carleton Graduate Phillip Bernard Turcotte to Receive the Dr. John Davis Burton Award
Carleton University Human Rights graduate, Phillip Bernard Turcotte, has won the prestigious Dr. John Davis Burton Award. Turcotte is being recognized for his outstanding contribution to awareness, equality and integration of people with...
Nov. 5, 2014: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) consultations on the Disability Tax Credit Promoters Restriction Act
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to consulting with Canadians on The Disability Tax Credit Promoters Restrictions Act, and to seek feedback on how to simplify the disability tax credit application process and clarify the steps...
Oct. 31, 2014: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for its Board of Directors - due November 21, 2014
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications for the next two year term of its board of directors, January 01, 2015 - December 31, 2016. All persons interested in a position on the board must be...
Oct. 31, 2014: Canadian Disability Studies Association - 2015 Conference Call for Abstracts
The Canadian Disability Studies Association/Association Canadienne des Études sur l’Incapacité (CDSA-ACEI) 2015 Conference will take place in Ottawa in June, 2014 as part of the larger Congress of the Humanities and...
Oct. 30, 2014: Strengthening Financial Literacy - Government of Canada
(Ottawa - October 27, 2014) The Government of Canada is developing a national strategy for financial literacy that we would like to ensure is inclusive, relevant and accessible for all Canadians, and takes into consideration ways to meet the...
Oct. 29, 2014: Special Issue
Special Issue Editor: Guest Editor: Dr. Gregor Wolbring Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies in Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada ...
Oct. 27, 2014: Conference on Mental Health in University in Toronto on October 30th
"Minding our Minds" Conference on Mental Health in University will be held at Victoria University in the University of Toronto on Thursday, October 30th, 2014. An exciting agenda is planned for the day with top-notch speakers...
Oct. 22, 2014: New Guidelines on Accommodating Students With Disabilities in Post-Secondary in New Brunswick
16 October 2014 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission has published a guideline on accommodating students with disabilities in post-secondary institutions. “This guideline aims to help universities...
Oct. 10, 2014: The Power of Participation - 7th Annual Symposium on Inclusive Education and Employment (Halifax)
The 7th Annual Symposium on Inclusive Education and Employment will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on December 2nd and 3rd, 2014 at the World Trade and Convention Centre. This two-day Symposium, sponsored in partnership with the Nova Scotia...
Oct. 8, 2014: 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 education and the workforce for college and...
Oct. 3, 2014: Call for Proposals for Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity, May 18-19, 2015
Disability studies have the potential to advance research that benefits the world. Likewise, disability studies scholars can lead or be essential stakeholders in global and localized discussions on the intersections between disability, race...
Sep. 30, 2014: NEADS and Vision Impaired Resource Network (VIRN) partner to present - "Two Events Under One Roof"
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to present its second annual Winnipeg Skills for Student Success event at the Viscount
Sep. 24, 2014: Call for Pre-Conference Workshop Proposals - Annual International Technology and Persons With Disabilities Conference
The Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference will host two days of pre-conference sessions, to be held on March 2 and 3, 2015. These sessions are either half-day (4 hours) or full-day workshops (8 hours)...
Sep. 11, 2014: Are you a Professional or College/University Graduate With A Disability? - Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP)
The Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP) is a FREE dynamic cross disability employment program for professional job seekers with disabilities. - Increase your confidence and grow your network - ...
Sep. 11, 2014: Government of Canada Post-Secondary Recruitment Campaign
The Post-Secondary Recruitment (PSR) campaign is designed to hire university and college graduates into a range of entry-level officer jobs within the federal government. Apply directly to a specific job opportunity or apply to be part of ...
Sep. 10, 2014: More than 120,000 students and parents to visit the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Sept. 19-21 to explore university options at Ontario Universities' Fair
Toronto, September 10, 2014 — High school students and their parents can take the guess work out of which university is the right fit at the Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF), the most attended educational fair in Canada, bringing all 21...
Sep. 8, 2014: Call for proposals: "Law, Religion and Disability" special issue (Canadian Journal of Disability Studies)
The relationship of law, religion and disability is complex, emerging and still in development as a research area. Scholarship on religion and disability has included feminist reflections regarding religion and disability (e.g. Minister 2013) and...
Sep. 3, 2014: Worker' History Museum - Pat McGrath Scholarship
In memory of former Board and Trustee member, Pat McGrath, the Workers’ History Museum is offering an annual scholarship of $1,000 to a person with disabilities studying at a university or community college. Requirements: • Brief...
Sep. 2, 2014: FACE-TO-Face: Career Exploration for People With Disabilities in Manitoba
FACE-TO-FACE will give people with disabilities in Manitoba, 16 and older, a chance to meet with employers and learn more about different types of jobs that interest them. FACE-TO-FACE will also give employers a chance to meet people with...
Aug. 14, 2014: Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP)
Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP) is a FREE dynamic cross-disability employment program for professionals and post-secondary graduates with disabilities operating under the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) - a...
Aug. 12, 2014: Disabling Poverty/Enabling Citizenship (CURA)
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) is engaged in a unique research alliance, focusing on poverty and people with disabilities. For five years, legal researcher Yvonne Peters, CCD, and Dr. Michael J. Prince, University of...
Jul. 30, 2014: Minister Bergen highlights her new responsibilities for disability-related programs
July 25, 2014, Whitby, Ontario —The Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development) and Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar today travelled to Whitby, Ontario to tour the Abilities Centre, a 125,000 square foot...
Jul. 17, 2014: NEADS Financial Literacy/Financial Aid Workshop and Annual General Meeting - July 18, Toronto
On Friday, July 18, 2014, join us at Courtyard Marriott Downtown Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, 475 Yonge Street, 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Spadina Room. Guest speaker: Annie Dang, Consultant, Investors Group Financial Services. All are welcome!...
Jul. 11, 2014: Sad news: The passing of Christine Nieder
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Christine Nieder, a member of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students' (NEADS) board of directors and our National Graduate Experience Taskforce. Christine passed...
Jul. 8, 2014: New Resources for Making "Practical Spaces" Accessible from Council of Ontario Universities
(Toronto, July 8, 2014) The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) is pleased to share that new resources focusing on making “Practical Spaces” accessible have been posted to the AccessibleCampus.ca website! A “practical...
Jun. 30, 2014: Placing Youth and Mental Health in the Spotlight - United Nations "Mental Health Matters" campaign
There are over 1.2 billion youth aged 15-24 in the world today and over 280 million of them experience a mental health condition. To raise awareness on the importance of reducing stigma surrounding youth with mental health conditions, United...
Jun. 24, 2014: New resources to help Ontario universities make science labs accessible to students with disabilities
(Toronto - June 24, 2014) - A new report has been released by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) on how to break down barriers and make labs accessible to students with disabilities who are pursuing science, technology, engineering and...
Jun. 24, 2014: NEADS Financial Literacy/Financial Aid Workshop & Annual General Meeting
Friday, July 18, 2014, Courtyard Marriott Downtown Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, 475 Yonge Street, 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Spadina Room. Guest speaker: Annie Dang, Consultant, Investors Group Financial Services. All are welcome! There is a $10...
Jun. 23, 2014: Launch of new library service provides accessible books to over three million Canadians with print disabilities
May 29, 2014 – Victoria, BC - The Centre for Equitable Library Access officially launched its new national service which provides accessible library services and materials to Canadians with print disabilities. The announcement was made at...
Jun. 16, 2014: B.C. Rehab Announces new Gert Vorsteher Bursary Awards
The Gert Vorsteher Memorial Bursary for students with disabilities was created by the British Columbia Rehabilitation Foundation in 2014 to award two educational grants of $5,000 to British Columbians with a physical disability who intend to...
Jun. 10, 2014: British Columbia releases Disability Consultation Report and holds Accessibility Summit (June 16)
The Government of British Columbia has released its report: Disability Consultation Report: Moving Together Toward an Accessible B.C. The report was created to better understand how B.C. can become "the most progressive place to live in...
Jun. 3, 2014: NEADS Annual General Meeting, Toronto, July 18
Dear NEADS 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 18th day of July at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown Hotel...
Jun. 3, 2014: NEADS Financial Literacy/Financial Aid Workshop and Annual General Meeting
NEADS Financial Literacy/Financial Aid Workshop & Annual General Meeting Friday, July 18, 2014, Courtyard Marriott Downtown Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, 475 Yonge Street, 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Spadina Room. Guest speaker: Annie Dang...
May. 28, 2014: National Initiative Growing Strong - Opening Access to Digital Library Resources for Canadians with Print Disabilities
Vancouver, B.C. - May 28, 2014 - Canadians with print disabilities are receiving increased open access to digital library resources, thanks to an innovative low-cost project that initially launched in December, 2013 and continues to come...
May. 15, 2014: Donate now to support NEADS National Scholarship programs for students with disabilities!
(Ottawa, May 15, 2014) The NEADS National Student Awards Program ($3,000 award) and the Holly Bartlett Memorial Award ($1,000 award) recognize outstanding Canadian college and university students with disabilities for their academic and ...
May. 15, 2014: Web Accessibility Toolkit for Research Libraries Launched by ARL
by Prue Adler & Judy Ruttenberg (May 15, 2014) - On the third annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is proud to announce the availability of a new resource for the ARL...
May. 14, 2014: Advancing Disability Rights in Theory and Practice - Toronto, June 4th
ARCH Disability Law Centre and The Law Society of Upper Canada present Law Society Public Education Equality Series: ADVANCING DISABILITY RIGHTS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE - Keynote address by Shuaib Chalklen, Special Rapporteur on Disability...
May. 8, 2014: Introducing The Accessibility For Manitobans Act - Accessibility For All Manitobans
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) became law December 5, 2013. Under this landmark legislation, the Manitoba government will develop mandatory accessibility standards. Each standard will address barriers for Manitobans in key areas of...
May. 1, 2014: Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) May 15th - Ottawa event
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Ottawa OpenConcept Consulting Inc. Thursday, 15 May 2014 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EDT) Ottawa, Ontario - Event Details: Our world’s constant digital evolution is making the use of computers...
Apr. 24, 2014: International Summit on Accessibility 2014, Carleton University, Ottawa
Carleton University, with support from the Province of Ontario and the City of Ottawa, invites you to the International Summit on Accessibility 2014, July 12- 15 in Ottawa. The Summit promotes access and inclusion for persons with disabilities...
Apr. 23, 2014: Call for Presentations and Information/Vendor Booths - Accessible-AT 2014, Saskatoon
Disability Services for Students at the University of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce an exciting new conference! Accessible-AT 2014 October 27-28 University of Saskatchewan, Convocation Hall, Peter MacKinnon Building, 105 Administration...
Apr. 23, 2014: Nominations Open for Board of Directors, Students For Barrier-Free Access - University of Toronto
Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) at the University of Toronto has announced that it is now receiving nominations for the 2014-2015 SBA Board Positions. Thinking about Joining SBA’s Board of Directors? SBA is a student run levy...
Apr. 16, 2014: Conference sessions posted 6th Annual Accessibility Conference - University of Guelph, May 27 - 28!
Conference sessions are now posted for the 6th Annual Accessibility Conference, which takes place at the University of Guelph from May 27th to May 28th. Join colleagues and attendees from across Canada for engaging, inspiring and action-oriented...
Apr. 15, 2014: Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) May 15th!
On May 15, we invite you to participate in Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of the day is to get people talking, thinking and learning about digital (web, software, mobile, etc.) accessibility and users with different...
Apr. 10, 2014: NEADS Accepting Applications for National Student Awards and Holly Bartlett Memorial Award: Deadline April 15, 2014
(Ottawa, February 10, 2014) 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...
Apr. 10, 2014: 2014 CNIB National Braille Conference - BRAILLE + Call for Proposals
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) will be holding its 2014 National Conference "Braille +" in Toronto in October. Date: October 30th and 31st, 2014 Location: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, 475 Yonge Street...
Apr. 10, 2014: Jim Flaherty Champion of Canadians With Disabilities Dies
Media Release - April 10, 2014 - For Immediate Release: The disability community in Canada has lost a true champion with the death of the Honourable Jim Flaherty. The Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD) extends our...
Apr. 9, 2014: Call for Proposals: Universal Design in Post-Secondary Teaching - Reality or Utopia?
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is now seeking proposals for “Universal Design in Post-Secondary Teaching: Reality or Utopia?”— A Symposium for Educators. This event will be held on November 9-10, 2014 on the UNB...
Apr. 8, 2014: Canada Revenue Agency's Tweet chat with students
Mark your calendars! Join us for the Canada Revenue Agency’s first-ever tweet chat with students. Come chat with us about what’s in it for you – benefits, credits, online filing, and so much more. When: Thursday, April 10...
Apr. 7, 2014: Guide for Students With Disabilities in Transition to College and University in Ontario
A new online Resource Guide for Students With Disabilities: Transition to Post-Secondary Education is now available! This guide has been created by the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) and was funded by the Ontario Government. RARC...
Apr. 3, 2014: A Blueprint for Action to Achieve Equitable Access to Employment Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities in Nova Scotia
Halifax, March 31, 2014 - For Immediate Release - The Persons with Disabilities Employability Table has completed its final report: “A Blueprint for Action To Achieve Equitable Access to Employment Opportunities For Persons with ...
Mar. 25, 2014: Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students With Disabilities - 2014
1- OBJECTIVE: Each year the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) offers the Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities to encourage Canadian students with permanent disabilities to pursue university studies...
Mar. 24, 2014: Scholarships from the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is a grassroots organization which, through education, empowerment, and advocacy, works to improve the lives of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians. Each year, the AEBC offers...
Mar. 24, 2014: Ontario Justice Education Network bursaries for grade 12 students
Pursuing Careers in the Justice Sector www.ojen.ca Funding for Students! Bursaries are available to grade 12 students in Ontario, pursuing post-secondary studies related to the many careers in the justice system at an Ontario University...
Mar. 18, 2014: Making tax time accessible to all Canadians
Canadians with disabilities and those who live with them know that, over a lifetime, the costs of overcoming barriers can really add up. That’s why the Canada Revenue Agency offers credits and benefits for Canadians with disabilities to...
Mar. 11, 2014: Students for Barrier-Free Access scholarships for University of Toronto disabled students
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES To support the work of disabled students at the University of Toronto, Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) has created the SBA Student Scholarship. This scholarship will provide both...
Mar. 10, 2014: Joubin/Selig Scholarship 2014
Deadline: Applications must be received by 5pm, May 5th, 2014.
Mar. 10, 2014: Learning Specialist, Centre for Students With Disabilities at Douglas College
Douglas College requires a full-time Learning Specialist/Educational Psychologist for a leave replacement from April 1, 2014 to August 20, 2015. This position is being advertised in two consecutive postings: 1. Posting 563...
Mar. 6, 2014: Employ-Ability comes to First College in Kelowna
Employ-Ability is the first program of its kind in the Kelowna area. Offered in partnership with Neil Squire Society, the Employ-Ability program at First College is a 12-week, no-cost program offeri
Mar. 6, 2014: Access-Ability Program in Atlantic Canada through St. Mary's University
The Sobey School Business Development Centre (SSBDC) at St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia is currently coordinating a program called Access-Ability: Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. The overall objective of...
Mar. 6, 2014: Donate now to support NEADS National Scholarship programs for students with disabilities
(Ottawa, March 13, 2014) The NEADS National Student Awards Program ($3,000 award) and the Holly Bartlett Memorial Award ($1,000 award) recognize outstanding Canadian college and university students with disabilities for their academic and...
Mar. 3, 2014: Making College Affordable: A Guide for American Students With Disabilities now available online
Affordable Colleges Online, an American organization dedicated to providing free higher education tools and information for current and future college students and their families, has recently published a new resource for students with...
Mar. 3, 2014: Accessible Content E-Portal for Ontario university students with print disabilities
The Accessible Content E-Portal or ACE is a growing repository of accessible format texts available to users with print disabilities at participating Ontario Council of University libraries (OCUL) institutions. Aimed at making Ontario’s...
Feb. 28, 2014: Northern College Hosts Real Talk in Support of Student Mental Health
Friday, 21 February 2014 TIMMINS, ON: Northern College is hosting Real Talk, a conference focused on student mental health and wellness. The conference has been organized by Bridging the Distance, a consortium formed by Cambrian College...
Feb. 27, 2014: Challenging Ableism: Creating a Culture of Accessibility - University of Toronto
Students for Barrier-Free Access, Equity Studies Students' Union and Disability Studies at the University of Toronto will be hosting various events for its annual Accessibility Awareness Month. Events are listed below with dates, times and...
Feb. 19, 2014: Bookshare now available through the CNIB Library
Canadian students with a print disability can now sign up for a free one-year subscription to Bookshare, an accessible online library! Bookshare provides access to over 120,000 titles, including: - Titles from academic presses...
Feb. 19, 2014: Washington Metro Disabled Students Collective
We seek to unite disabled students/students with disabilities throughout the Washington Metro area (including Maryland and Northern Virginia) to collaborate in organizing for disability access, equality, and inclusion on our campuses. If you...
Feb. 12, 2014: Conservative Plan for 2014 Takes Action on Employment for Persons with Disabilities
For immediate release - February 14, 2014 - With Action Plan 2014, the Conservative Government continued to address the employment barriers of people with disabilities, particularly people with developmental disabilities – a long...
Feb. 7, 2014: NEADS Accepting Applications for National Student Awards and Holly Bartlett Memorial Award: Deadline April 15, 2014
(Ottawa, February 10, 2014) 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...
Feb. 5, 2014: Funding increase will help more Ontarians with disabilities live independently
News Release January 24, 2014 - The Ontario government is expanding the innovative Direct Funding Program to help more people with disabilities live independently in their homes. The province is increasing its funding to the Direct...
Jan. 21, 2014: Call for Papers: Knots - An Undergraduate Journal of Disability Studies
The Equity Studies program, New College, University of Toronto, invites submissions for the inaugural edition of Knots: An Undergraduate Journal of Disability Studies. Knots is a peer-reviewed journal that will highlight high-calibre work by...
Jan. 20, 2014: The NEADS Graduate Student Experience Project
Jan. 17, 2014: NEADS seeks participants for National Graduate Survey of Students With Disabilities
Jan. 16, 2014: 6th Annual Accessibility Conference, University of Guelph - May 27-28, 2014 - Call for Presentations
The University of Guelph will be hosting the 6th Annual Accessibility Conference from May 27 - May 28, 2014. Conference organizers are now accepting submissions for presentations. Working with others is the best strategy to accomplish a common...
Jan. 14, 2014: MA and PhD Program in Critical Disability Studies at York University accepting applications!
Thinking of pursuing graduate studies in September 2014? The MA and PhD Program in Critical Disability Studies at York University, Toronto, Canada is accepting admission applications for September 2014 entry with a deadline fast approaching ...
Jan. 8, 2014: CACUSS 2014 - Navigating Change conference in Halifax
The Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS) will be holding its annual conference this June in Halifax, Nova Scotia. CACUSS 2014, Navigating Change, is scheduled Sunday, June 8th (pre-conference workshops on...
Jan. 7, 2014: Accepting Applications for the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 6, 2014 - Laval, Quebec - The Gaulin Foundation is pleased to announce that it is once again accepting applications for the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship - a national scholarship that...

2013

Dec. 18, 2013: NEADS Student Awards Program and Holly Bartlett Memorial Award winners announced!
(Ottawa, December 17, 2013) - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and our funding partners Enbridge Liquids Pipelines, Scotiabank, Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services and three private donors are...
Dec. 11, 2013: Prime Minister announces new scholarships to honour Nelson Mandela
Pretoria, South Africa - 11 December 2013 - In honour of Nelson Mandela, Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for several new scholarships that will allow gifted Canadian students as well as early...
Dec. 6, 2013: Bill 26, The Accessibility for Manitobans Act, Becomes Law
Landmark legislation that will remove barriers and improve accessibility for all Manitobans passed third reading in the House on December 3, 2013 and will receive royal assent on December 5, 2013. "Nearly one in six Man
Nov. 28, 2013: 2012 Canadian Survey on Disability
A New Look At People With Disabilities - On December 3, 2013, new data will be released from the 2012 Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD), providing information about Canadians aged 15 and over whose daily activities are limited due to a...
Nov. 28, 2013: Ontario Internship Program - Two-Year Paid Assignments
The Ontario Internship Program offers two-year paid assignments in a range of ministries and agencies across the Ontario Public Service. Eligibility: This entry-level program is open to people who have graduated with a recognized degree...
Nov. 14, 2013: Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity: Call for Proposals
The Pacific Rim international Conference on Disability and Diversity is a welcoming place that celebrates the human experience in the context of disability and diversity. The two-day conference is where innovation and research meet social...
Nov. 13, 2013: 2014 International Summit on Accessibility in Ottawa - Call For Proposals To Present
You are invited to submit a proposal to present at the 2014 International Summit on Accessibility, the inaugural conference, held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from July 12-15, 2014. Our theme: The theme for the 2014 International Summit...
Nov. 8, 2013: Message from The Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism - Canada Student Loans Program Annual Report for 2011-2012
Ottawa, November 5, 2013 - As the Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, I am pleased to present the Canada Student Loans Program Annual Report for 2011-2012. Post-secondary education is integral to...
Nov. 4, 2013: From Conversation to Action: The 6th Annual Symposium on Inclusive Education and Employment
In Celebration of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities - When: Monday & Tuesday December 2 & 3, 2013 Where: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia The Ability Starts Here...
Oct. 30, 2013: Critical Disability Discourse academic journal accepting submissions
York University’s Critical Disability Studies Graduate Student Program launched an academic journal in November 2009. Critical Disability Discourse is a bilingual, interdisciplinary journal, publishing articles that focus on experiences of...
Oct. 29, 2013: Thinking of pursuing graduate studies in September 2014? Consider York's Critical Disability Studies Program!
The MA and PhD Program in Critical Disability Studies at York University, Toronto, Canada is accepting admission applications for September 2014 entry with a deadline fast approaching - February 5th, 2014. We welcome applicants...
Oct. 29, 2013: CN Diversity Scholarships - Apply Now!
About the Program: CN is proud to recognize and encourage educational excellence. Through its Diversity Scholarships, CN will offer grants to support the post-secondary education of women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities...
Oct. 18, 2013: Call for Papers: 14th Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability conference Ohio State University's Columbus Campus
"Multiple Perspectives 2014" will be held from April 16 - 17, 2014 at Ohio State University's Columbus Campus in Columbus, Ohio. We recently marked the fortieth anniversary of passing of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the...
Oct. 17, 2013: Third Accessibility Camp Toronto at OCAD on November 16th!
The third Accessibility Camp Toronto will take place Saturday November 16, 2013 at OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto. The goal of the day is to provide an open, informal space where attendees will drive the agenda. Focusing on users...
Oct. 16, 2013: Council of Ontario Universities launches Accessible Campus website
Toronto, October 15, 2013— Ontario universities have worked collaboratively to help faculty identify students in distress as a result of anxiety and other mental health issues, and provide information on removing barriers from every...
Oct. 10, 2013: Council of Ontario Universities' Mental Health Social Media Campaign Competition
Dear NEADS, The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) is pleased to announce the launch of a new social media competition, Mental Health 2.0 (www.mentalhealth20.ca). We are asking students at any publicly funded institution in...
Oct. 7, 2013: Vacant Seats on NEADS' Board of Directors
The following seats on the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Board are vacant: Saskatchewan Director; Prince Edward Island Director; Newfoundland and Labrador Director; and Territories Director. These seats will...
Oct. 2, 2013: Province of Manitoba Celebrates Economic Contribution of People With Disabilities
October 1, 2013 - Manitoba Disability Employment Awareness Month Is a Time to Recognize Value and Potential: Bjornson The province will celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce and the economy during...
Aug. 22, 2013: First Two Recipients Selected for The Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship
August 30, 2013 LAVAL - The Gaulin Foundation announces with great pleasure the first two recipients of the Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship. In its inaugural year, the scholarship program received a large number of applications and selected...
Aug. 7, 2013: Canadian Centre on Disability Studies seeking Executive Director
The Canadian Centre on Disability Studies (CCDS) is a consumer-directed, university-affiliated centre dedicated to research, education and information dissemination on disability issues. Through our activities we promote full and equal...
Jul. 31, 2013: COU launches MyCareerInfo.ca job site for university students
Toronto, July 16, 2013 — The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) is launching www.MyCareerInfo.ca, a robust website designed to help students, graduates and entry-level employees match their education, skills, desires and goals to...
Jul. 12, 2013: LP Ings Scholarship for Vision Impaired Students In Manitoba - Application Deadline, August 15th
There is time to apply for the 2013 LP Ings Scholarship administered by the Vision Impaired Resource Network (VIRN) in partnership with the Winnipeg Foundation. If you are a student with a vision impairment living in Manitoba you are eligible...
Jun. 21, 2013: New Captioned Videos Added to Website of Events In Kelowna and Halifax!
(Ottawa, June 20, 2013) - We are very pleased to let you know that we have just added 23 new captioned videos to the NEADS website. The videos are of workshop presentations at the NEADS Kelowna Strategies to Employment forum (Kelowna, British...
Jun. 19, 2013: Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia - Tanabe Bursary (Deadline July 15th)
The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC will be offering up to 10 bursaries of $1,000 each in 2013. The funds for this bursary have been jointly funded by the Kinsmen Foundation and the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC. Criteria: 1. The student...
May. 30, 2013: NEADS Winnipeg Skills for Student Success forum on October 18th, 2013
For Immediate Release - (Winnipeg, May 29, 2013) – The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is proud to announce that it will be holding a Skills for Student Success event in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Friday...
May. 29, 2013: T-Base helps 3 Canadian Braille Challenge Finalists get to the Finals in Los Angeles
(Ottawa, ON May 29, 2013) The Braille Challenge recently held its regional competitions where blind students across North America demonstrated their braille literacy skills. Within Canada, Keisha Anderson (Age 14) from Lower Nicola, BC; Ella Yu...
May. 29, 2013: The 2013 AEBC and T-Base Communications Scholarship Program: Application Deadline - June 30, 2013
The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC), is a grass roots organization which, through public education and advocacy, works to improve the lives of blind, deaf blind and partially sighted Canadians. Each year, the AEBC offers...
May. 7, 2013: Research Participants Needed for Government of Canada consultation
Are you a person with a disability or the immediate family member of a person with a disability? The Government of Canada is conducting a study about government programs for persons with disabilities and issues related to saving for the...
May. 3, 2013: Job Prospects Favorable for Recent Canadian College and University Graduates with Disabilities: Preliminary Results of an Adaptech Research Network Cross-Canada Study
Catherine Fichten, Mai Nhu Nguyen, Mary Jorgensen, Maria Barile, Jillian Budd, Jennison Asuncion, Natalie Martiniello, Anthony Tibbs - Adaptech Research Network, Montreal - A recent SSHRC-funded study found that employment and salary...
May. 2, 2013: Harper Government Reaffirms Commitment to Persons with Disabilities
For immediate release May 2, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario — The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced the Government’s support for private Member’s motion 430, Strengthening...
Apr. 18, 2013: UCBeyond 2013 Scholarship Program Application Deadline June 30th
UCB Canada Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative treatments for inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, is dedicated to creating unique programs and tools to aid patients in reaching above and...
Apr. 3, 2013: PAAN Scholarship for Nova Scotians With Disabilities accepting applications
Applications for the 2013 Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAAN) Scholarship for Post-Secondary Students With Disabilities will be accepted until Friday, April 12, 2013. This program is being run by: PAAN Scholarship: A...
Mar. 27, 2013: "I'm a Mad Student. Get Over It" at York University, April 4th - 5th
"I'm a MAD Student. Get Over It" is an event presented by the MAD Students Society, York Federation of Students' Access Centre and the Critical Disabilities Studies Students' Association. It will take place from Thursday, April 4th, 2...
Mar. 12, 2013: 2013-2014 MATTINSON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada is pleased to announce the following scholarship program: 2013 MATTINSON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - Deadline May 15th Objective: To encourage Canadian students...
Mar. 7, 2013: B.C. Paraplegic Foundation Bursaries For Post-Secondary Study - Applications Due May 24th
The BC Paraplegic Foundation (BCPF) provides bursaries to individuals with a spinal cord injury to support them with their post-secondary education. Awards vary in amounts up to $3,000. The BCPF is now accepting application for the 2013...
Feb. 13, 2013: Donate now to support NEADS National Scholarship programs for students with disabilities!
(Ottawa, February 12, 2014) The NEADS National Student Awards Program ($3,000 award) and the Holly Bartlett Memorial Award ($1,000 award) recognize outstanding Canadian college and university students with disabilities for their academic and...
Feb. 7, 2013: Call for Nominations for the 2013 CDSA-ACEI Tanis Doe Award
The Executive Board of CDSA-ACEI is pleased to announce that the fifth annual CDSA-ACEI Tanis Doe Award for Canadian Disability Study and Culture is now accepting nominations for 2013. Criteria for nominations are the nominee is either a...
Feb. 1, 2013: Critical Disability Discourse submissions deadline extended to March 1, 2013
Critical Disability Discourse / Discours Critiques dans le Champ du Handicap is a graduate student journal launched in 2009 by the Critical Disability Studies Graduate Student Program at York University. We have extended the deadline for...
Jan. 24, 2013: NEADS National Student Awards and Holly Bartlett Memorial Award -- Deadline March 15
(Ottawa, January 22, 2013) 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...
Jan. 23, 2013: Webinars on CNIB Library services for students with print disabilities
CNIB Library is offering a 30-minute webinar free of charge to introduce you and your colleagues to our services for people with print disabilities in participating provinces (Alberta, Ontario, PEI, New Brunswick and Northwest...
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. 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. An undergraduate English student at...

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