Announcements
Abilities Magazine
| July 25th, 2002 | |
Let's hear it! This space has been reserved for you so that you can let your community know about virtually anything that you'd care to share. Spread the word about a new appointment in your organization, promotions, retirements or any other matter of interest. If you have an announcement that you would like to post in the EnableLink Announcements, send it to [email protected]. Employment Posted: 2001-11-05 Important Employment Research Project Underway We all know that there are thousands of people with disabilities who say they are unable to find work. At the same time many employers tell us they can't find qualified people with disabilities to fill job vacancies. The Canadian Abilities Foundation, in collaboration with Human Resources Development Canada and Innovera Integrated Solutions, wants to eliminate this chasm by building better connections between employers and people with disabilities in Canada - connections that lead to real jobs. If you have a disability and live in or near the Ontario cities of Ottawa, Cornwall, Brockville, or Kingston we would like to hear from you. Your employment preparations and job search experiences are very important to this project. Take part in our research and you could win one of two $50 gift certificates to Canadian Tire... and just in time for the holidays. Please send us an e-mail at [email protected], or call us on our toll-free line at 1-866-741-3549 and we'll get more information and a questionnaire (in alternate format if desired) to you right away. We'll even interview you if that's your preference, but we need your input by November 30, 2001. Employment Posted: 2001-10-26 WANTED: PEOPLE WHO CARE Dear Friend: Over the past two years, CharityCareers.com has helped charitable and non-profit organizations by providing them with almost $100,000 in free online job advertising while those running the site have taken no salary for their efforts. We would like to do even more, but we need your help. Our new sister site � JobsForPeopleWhoCare.com, located at http://www.jobsforpeoplewhocare.com � has been in �soft launch� for a few months now and is forging ahead with plans for an official launch in January, 2002. We have already had a tremendous response from people seeking work in the caring community � and we anticipate reaching out to thousands more with this letter. In addition, we are hoping that the response from employers will be just as encouraging, especially considering that job postings are FREE until the end of this year. FREE JOB POSTINGS UNTIL JANUARY 2002. We are appealing to employers to try our new automated service. You may post 1 or 100 jobs at no charge. There is no limit. EMPLOYERS HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OVER JOB POSTINGS AT ALL TIMES. You can make changes, add a logo, scan the resume bank and receive alerts when resumes that match your requirements are posted. In addition, you can receive applications online. Job seekers draw attention to themselves by posting their resumes, sign up for job alerts and network in our various CAREeerTalk� discussion forums. All of these resources are available, at no charge, at the click of a mouse! LOOKING FOR A JOB? If you are a job seeker, please post your resume and sign up for job alerts. Even if you are not currently seeking new employment, you never know when your dream job may come looking for you! We invite you, your colleagues and friends to visit http://www.jobsforpeoplewhocare.com to check out our leading-edge service. PLEASE HELP US HELP OTHERS. � Tell a friend or colleague about us � Link your website to our website � Mention us in your organization's newsletter � Post the attached one page information sheet on a bulletin board or waiting room Any comments about our new site would be greatly appreciated. We hope you'll join our community of �people who care�. Sincerely, Christine Payne Vice-President, Communications JobsForPeopleWhoCare.com [email protected] Health Posted: 2001-10-26 Women's Health Matters invites you to visit our newly completed Pelvic Health Centre at http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/pelvic_health/index.html Incontinence, endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain and other pelvic conditions limit the lives of many Canadian women and are often stigmatized and neglected. Treating these conditions is complex and relies heavily on an informed partnership between a woman and her caregivers. Accordingly, Women's Health Matters is pleased to announce the completion of our new virtual health centre focusing on pelvic health. Created with the guidance of an extensive group of experts at Sunnybrook & Women's, the new Health Centre offers information on a range of topics including: chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids, interstitial cystitis, incontinence, ovarian cysts, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), pelvic prolapse and vulvodynia. Each unit discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions as well as coping strategies that women can use to deal with associated health and emotional issues. We invite you to explore this new resource and to share it with your friends and colleagues. < Sex and Sexuality Posted: 2001-10-26 Currently, I am looking to interview a young unmarried deaf couple, under the age of 24, who can discuss their dating issues and how being deaf makes their experiences unique. I would prefer if they were also not common law, and that their relationship is relatively new (under a year). I can be reached through my email, which is [email protected]. Unfortunately, we don't have a TTY machine here at the office. Transportation Posted: 2001-10-26 16 Seat +2 Wheelchair Accessible Van for Sale 7.3 litre diesel automatic, 160,000 kms, 1990 Ford Giradin model, Jure S2000 lift, double window rear door too, A/C, PS/PB, Heavy Duty Battery and Cooling system, AM/FM Casette, 4 speakers, $10,000. Canadian or best offer. For more information contact: Joanne Russell Executive Director East Wellington Advisory Group for Family Services e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 519-833-9696 FAX: 519-833-7563 Technology Posted: 2001-05-04 Accomodation, Training and Networking for persons with disabilities, a non-profit, charitable organziation, is the host for an exciting new project: the ALTERNATIVE ACCESS COMMUNITY COMPUTER LAB, a computer lab designed specifically for persons with physical disabilities. The Alternative Access Community Computer Lab is a unique facility in the city of London, ON. It offers specialized keyboards, mice and software that facilitate the use of computers by persons with physical disabilities. This fully accessible lab is open Monday to Friday and programs offered include training in Access Device technology, computer training, literacy upgrading, self-study computer software modules, and drop-in hours for personal development of computer skills. Both group and one-on-one learning opportunities are provided. This is a participant-focused facility and has been made possible by Human Resources Development Canada and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. For more information please contact Luise O'Neill,Facilitator at 519-433-7950; e-mail: [email protected] ; website: www.atn.on.ca. MUSIC Posted: 2001-05-01 Eaglewood Folk Festival, is a nonprofit arts organization whose aim is to promote Traditional and Contemporary Canadian Acoustic Music. This is our 12th annual Folk Festival and it will be held at the Eaglewood Resort in Pefferlaw, located east of Sutton off highway #48 about 70 minutes north of Toronto. It takes place on August 24 - 27, Friday - Sunday. Eaglewood provides accessible transportation and the resort is wheelchair accessible. This provides people numerous opportunities to explore nature, great music, unique crafts, meet people and have fun. All 3 music stages are easily wheelchair accessible, sign interpreters are provided at the main stage and the program is available in alternate format. We believe that all of this allows Eaglewood to be one of the most barrier-free music festivals in Ontario. Please tell your friends, family and associates. Hope to see you there. For more information about Eaglewood Folk Festival, visit www.eaglewoodfolk.com. If you need transportation information please contact Al Reeves 416 242-3203, fax: 416 242-8558, email: [email protected]. Transportation Posted: 2001-04-20 Resolution 97/4 of the European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) on the mutual recognition of parking permits. Over the last year, as an associate member of the European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT), Canada took leadership in the implementation of Resolution 97/4 on the mutual recognition of parking permits for persons with disabilities. According to this agreement, any Canadians with disabilities holding a valid parking permit issued in their jurisdiction may travel in any of the 40 European member countries of the ECMT and use their home parking permit to enjoy the same benefits as citizens from these countries. Likewise, given that all Canadian provinces and territories have agreed to participate in the agreement*, European travellers with disabilities can visit Canada and display their valid national parking permit to use designated parking spaces in Canada. Travellers with disabilities do not need to make any special arrangements to take advantage of the benefits for which they are eligible under this agreement. The only requirement is to bring one�s own valid parking permit and to display it so that it is visible to law enforcement officers. Since regulations governing the use of designated parking spaces vary from one country to the other, travellers with disabilities are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the regulations of the country or countries they are traveling to at the ECMT Web site: http://www.oecd.org/cem/topics/handicaps/parking.htm Transport Canada, the provinces and the territories are working in close cooperation to make sure that the agreement is being implemented nationally. Our success in doing so is dependent on the cooperation of law enforcement officers from all Canadian jurisdictions in recognizing valid parking permits used by travellers with disabilities coming from any of the 40 European member countries of the ECMT. Law enforcement officers can find a list of the participating countries and a void electronic copy of their parking permits at the ECMT Web site: http://www.oecd.org/cem/topics/handicaps/parking.htm If you require additional information on this agreement, please contact: Accessible Transportation Unit Transport Canada Place de Ville, Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Phone:(613) 991-6407 E-mail: [email protected] Website:http://www.tc.gc.ca/pol/en/accessibility/Resolution97.htm Dance Posted: 2001-04-17 Call to Dancers - Mixed Ability Dance Project: Looking for People with physical disabilities to be involved in a mixed ability performance to be shown at Toronto's Dusk Dances this July. Participants do not need previous dance experience but should have a strong willingness to explore movement. Participants need to be 18 years or older. Please attend our audition/information session at: Ontario March of Dimes Monday May 14th 3:30-6:00 This will be an opportunity for us to share our vision, answer questions, do some movement and get to know one another. Space is limited so RSVP before May 11. **Please note: inquires by E-MAIL only before April 30. [email protected] Sorry for the inconvenience After April 30 contact us by phone: calla - 416-515-8666 Eryn - 416-654-3942 We look forward to meeting you! Attendant Services Posted: 2001-04-03 Dear Potential Caregivers and Others, My name is Arne Jorgensen. I am facing a crisis. All I have struggled to achieve is at risk. I have muscular dystrophy and use a ventilator. I am medically stable and pursue an active community-based lifestyle. I believe in participating actively in life. My concept of being disabled excludes stagnation and isolation. The home nursing care I receive for 16 hours per day is the mainstay of my independence. It allows me to avoid entering a nursing home. I must have a primary caregiver to receive this care.. A primary caregiver is someone you live with who provides basic care when nurses are unavailable. From 1991 to 1994 my father was my primary caregiver. When he died in 1994 I was forced to create a living arrangement for myself. This kept me from being homeless or institutionalized. I now rent a room from a couple, one of whom is my primary caregiver. In May we will be moving. If I move with them it will be to Pennsylvania or New York. Leaving New Jersey is a major event for me. It would require me to find new medical equipment suppliers, new doctors and a new place to repair my wheelchair, among other things. My disability makes me rely upon services other states may not provide. In Pennsylvania indispensable resources like the home nursing allowing my independence are available only in certain counties. If I have to move to Pennsylvania, I and the couple I rent from would have to find an affordable house that was or could be made accessible as well as fulfilling the additional requirement of being in a county offering the services I require. In New York there is a major nurse shortage. Representatives of the state Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) have proposed continuing and increasing funding which will remain available to me even if I move out of state temporarily. However, my home nursing care will become unavailable if I move from New Jersey. To receive this care again upon returning to New Jersey requires reestablishing residency and getting on a waiting list. While I wait I will only receive home health aide services for severely limited hours. This would require that an unpaid person care for me for more than the eight hours my primary caregiver already does. Finding such a person is even less likely than finding another primary caregiver so that I can continue receiving home nursing care here. I also rely upon social resources. I'm not the greatest of social butterflies but I know a certain number of people here. Never seeing those I'm closest to would upset me greatly. Staying in New Jersey merely requires that I find a primary caregiver with a spare room who lives in an accessible dwelling or one easily made accessible. The DDD offers a very attractive alternative arrangement but it also requires easily achievable access and a primary caregiver. Learning the basic techniques involved in my care presents certain challenges. They are surmountable. My father learned them in 2 or 3 weeks. I will pay a monthly sum for household expenses. This sum may increase if my benefits do. I must leave here by May. If I rely solely on the Division of Developmental Disabilities' ability to implement a living arrangement for me I could lose the home nursing care that supports my independence. Unless I recreate my current living arrangement and keep my home nursing care I will need to enter an institution or leave New Jersey. I will not enter a nursing home voluntarily. Doing so would destroy my personal freedom and catastrophically diminish my quality of care. After 30 days in an institution I will lose my home nursing care. I was in a hospital for 14 months and a nursing home for 4 months; I never want to repeat that experience. As a writer I require autonomy and privacy. Institutions provide neither. My ability for independent living is highly developed. I had my own apartment for 15 months. I can make my own decisions. If I cannot recreate my present living situation in New Jersey I will be forced to leave here by May. I am determined to avoid this. I will enormously appreciate any help or information you can offer. I look forward to your suggestions. Sincerely, Arne Jorgensen [email protected] SENIORS' ISSUES Posted: 2001-03-16 One Voice, The Canadian Seniors Network, has a Directory of Seniors Organizations in Canada, which lists all local, regional, provincial, territorial and national seniors groups across the country. The directory is available in print and on the Internet. Info: (613) 238-7624; fax: (613) 235-4497; e-mail: [email protected]. Blindness and Low Vision Posted: 2001-03-16 If you have a retinal degenerative condition, such as retinitis pigmentosa, and would like to be part of our email support community, then visit my website at http://www.hronline.com/gcollis and follow the "badeyes" link in the Support Section. The main focus is a lighthearted look at the everyday issues that affect our lives. Women's Issues Posted: 2001-03-13 Does WOMEN'S HEALTH MATTERS to you? Then you'll want to know about three initiatives from Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre: - The Women's Health Matters Newsletter is Canada's most authoritative subscription-based newsletter devoted to women and their unique health concerns. Published by the Women's College campus of Sunnybrook and Women's the newsletter is an invaluable resource for anyone who believes that staying informed is an important part of staying healthy. Each issue provides facts and tips to apply to everyday life, timely and informative articles, health questions answered by experts, and research updates on the latest findings in women's health. To view a sample article and for information on how you can become a subscriber visit: http://www.library.utoronto.ca/wch/wchmatters/index.htm - The Women's Health Matters Forum & Expo is an interactive consumer and health provider event for women of all ages. The Women's Health Matters Forum and Expo provides everyone - health care consumers, providers, leaders and advocates - with an opportunity to attend over forty interactive seminars featuring top medical experts and other health care professionals as well as over 125 exhibits by companies, agencies and organizations at the forefront of women's health. The fifth annual Women's Health Matters Forum and Expo will take place on January 19 and 20, 2001 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building. General Admission is $10 per day. Tickets can be purchased at the door each day. Students are admitted free of charge. Visit http://www.womenshealthforum.org in mid-November for program information. - http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca - provides consumers with the latest information, news and research findings on women's health, diseases and lifestyle. The web site, developed by Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre and The Centre for Research in Women's Health provides reliable, evidence-based and up-to-date information on women's health on topics such as birth control, cancer, cardiovascular health and osteoporosis. The site boasts an extensive directory of Canadian women's health resources. Newsworthy items are added to the site several times a week and subscribers can receive a weekly up-date on women's health issues. Evaluate the site and get a chance to win a prize! Children's Issues Posted: 2001-03-13 The Aurora Highview Community Millennium Project Committee is pleased to announce the Highview Spirit Playground, a uniquely designed, barrier-free public play structure to serve York Region (Ontario) and beyond. Info: Stephen Granger, (905) 727-2035, or visit www.aci.on.ca/ahcmp/. Arts Posted: 2001-03-13 The Creative Spirit Art Centre, a charitable organization, has lost its Toronto gallery/studio space for artists with disabilities. The CSAC is looking for foundations or corporations to assist with the costs of a new building. Tax receipts can be issued for all donations. Info: (416) 588-8801, or check out www.creativespirit.on.ca. Children's Issues Posted: 2001-03-13 Ability Online, which enables children and youth with disabilities and chronic illnesses to connect with each other via the computer, has received a $1 million donation from Ronald McDonald Children's Charities of Canada. The donation will allow expansion to a fully bilingual, national Internet friendship network. Info: (416) 650-6207. Travel Posted: 2001-03-13 Accessible Cottage Newer, 2BR accessible Lake Superior cottage near Thunder Bay. Spacious kitchen & layout, fireplace, screen porch, Airtub, large windows, spectacular view. $675/week + GST. Request info/pics at [email protected] or 807-344-9208. Employment Posted: 2001-03-13 Denise Bissonnette has written a new book to improve job retention for new employees. It is entitled "30 Ways to Shine for the New Employee". While not targeted specifically at people with disabilities, it is being successfully used by disability-related placement agencies throughout Canada and the US! More detail and ordering information is available at http://www.diversityworld.com Children's Issues Posted: 2001-03-13 I have recently written, and published my first children's book. The story "One Step At A Time" is about a little girl named Camille. Camille narrates her story from birth to the age of three. Camille was born with a physical disability, which she tries to overcome through laughter, fun, and imagination. "One Step At A Time" has an easy yet lively rhythm to it. Camille's voice is very believable and her observations about her disability are honest and candid. As a character she comes across as bright, energetic and very inspirational. Children, parents, and caregivers will love this story. It's a great story for children 2- 8 years old. For more information contact Lori Craig at 250-362-5386, Fax: 250-362-5381, or e-mail: [email protected]. Arts Posted: 2001-03-13 Passion Works Studio is very interested in showing their art and sharing their program. If you have any suggestions please contact them. Patty Mitchell, Passion Works Studio 21 South Campbell Street Athens, Ohio 45701 USA Tel: 740-592-6659 Fax: 740-594-7814 E-mail: [email protected] Website: passionworks.org Travel Posted: 2001-03-13 I have written & self-published a guide book called "A Wheely Good Access Guide To Sydney, Australia." It details the wheelchair accessible restaurants, shopping centres, outdoor activities, transport networks, tourist attractions, car parks, accommodation, etc in Sydney's major tourist destinations. This guide is a very useful reference tool for any visitor to Sydney who has limited mobility, and would be very handy for those who use wheelchairs. In the lead up to the Paralympics in Sydney in 2000, people with disabilities will demand up-to-date information on accessibility issues in & around Sydney. This guide lists things to do ranging from adventurous activities such as accessible gliding trips, to easy strolls around Sydney, in a very easy to use & easy to read format. It is essential that visitors to Sydney know how they can obtain such accessibility information. There are no other up-to-date publications on accessibility for Sydney giving this kind of detail. I am donating 10% of all the profits from the sales to the Spinal Unit at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney for spinal research. Further details are on the website http://sydney.auscape.net/book.html. (The price listed in the advertisement refers to $AUD.) Regards, Megan Harper E-mail:[email protected] Travel Posted: 2001-03-13 Access-Able Travel Source, a top-ranked accessible travel website, recently acquired "Travelin Talk" - a popular travel network of people with disabilities who offer travel information and emergency assistance to one-another. For more info: www.travelintalk.net. Women's Issues Posted: 2001-03-13 Two internationally recognized leaders in women's health have launched a new website featuring the latest information on women's health. The Centre for Research in Women's Health and the Women's College Campus of Sunnybrook Hospital and Women's College Health Sciences Centre maintain www.womenshealthmatters.ca. This site provides consumers with the latest information, news and research findings on women's health, disease and lifestyle. Barrier-Free Design Posted: 2001-03-13 The Niagara Centre for Independent Living is developing and implementing a model for a universal design consulting service for replication through Independent Living Centres across Ontario. For more information: http://www.vaxxine.com/ncil/home_page.htm Mental Health Posted: 2001-03-13 An initiative entitled, Network North: The Community Mental Health Group, is a collaborative of Native and non-Native community mental health clinics which will develop service delivery and management capacity in the Sudbury-Manitoulin district. SKIING Posted: 2001-03-13 The Ontario Track 3 Ski Association is working towards making existing ski chalets fully accessible. For more information: http://www.track3.org/ Mental Health Posted: 2001-03-13 Association de familles touch�es par la malaidie mentale is establishing a respite service in Hearst, Kapuskasing and Smooth Rock Falls for the families of people with mental health disabilities. Mental Health Posted: 2001-03-13 The Canadian Mental Health Association - Haldimand-Norfolk Branch - will be providing a regular series of mental health public education workshops and support groups. for more information call: (519) 426-8211. Deafness and Hearing Loss Posted: 2001-03-12 Charmaine Letourneau has been appointed to the Order of Canada. There will be an official ceremony in Ottawa (date to be announced in the near future). Charmaine will be the first Deaf person in Canada to receive this prestigious honour. Charmanine is a member of the Deaf community and has devoted her entire adult life to the service of the Canadian Deaf community and to the enrichment of Canadian society. As a leader within the Def community, she has inspired the educational, linquistic, cultural, athletic and political growth of the Canadian Deaf community. She became the first female Deaf teacher at the Alberta School for the Deaf in 1972. She then went on to become Assistant Prinicipal in 1995. She has thus provided leadership and the impetus for change pertaining to all levels of education for the Deaf community. She was also one of four individuals to found the Grant MacEwan Community College interpreting Training Program. Her list of contributions to our community and Canadian society is endless. Charmaine was President of CCSD for 12 years, from 1985-1996. She is still actively involved with CCSD by serving on the board as Treaserer. Having worked with her for many years, we are honoured that Charmaine has been appointed to the Order of Canada. She has devoted her life to serving as leader, mentor, advocate and tireless contrivutior to Canadian Deaf society, ultimately enriching the lives of both Deaf and hearing Canadians! Sports Posted: 2001-03-12 Coventry athlete, Simon Stevens (26), has received a grant of $750 from the US based Challenge Athletes Foundations. Simon is a former natinal swimming champion who has cerebral palsy, has now turned his attention to doing a triathlon, involving swimming, cycling and running. Simon is very pleased, as he says 'the grant helps me buy the equipment I need to properly start my traing for my first triathlon, the grant will help buy estential equipment like a cycle helmet, running shoes and a wetsuit.' Challenge Athletes Foundation assists athletes around the world and has helped over 300 disabled athletes to purchase equipment for their sport including Simon. They believe 'that competitive athletics for physically disabled individual can foster self-esteem and the ablity to achieve goals in life. It is our mission to assist and promote these athletes in their competitive pursuits.' For further information please contact Simon Stevens on +44 (0)24 7644 8130 or email [email protected] Health Posted: 2000-12-20 Starting Sunday, February 10, 2002, television viewers across Canada can tune in to the second season of the "Heart and Stroke Health Show" with Dini Petty. The series, developed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, airs weekly until August 25 on the CanWest Global Network. For more information, call the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, (416) 489-7111. YOUTH Posted: 2000-03-16 Deaf youth interested in mentoring and exploring careers � contact the Canadian Association of the Deaf, (613) 565-2882 (voice/TTY). Pearson Seminar on Leadership also has positions available for Deaf youth. E-mail: [email protected]. Employment Posted: 2000-01-10 JOB OPENING: Nurse Practitioner Anne Johnston Health Station, Toronto, Ontario Deadline to apply: January 18, 2002 Job Details: The Anne Johnston Health Station is a community health centre dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of seniors, youth and people with spinal-cord related disabilities. It is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (37.5 hours/week) for a maternity leave until September, 2002. Responsibilities include providing health assessment and diagnoses within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner for the organization's target populations, with primary responsibility for reproductive health and related issues for 13- to 24-year-olds. Salary: $57,000-$70,000 plus benefits. For more information: Contact Michelle Hurtubise, (416) 486-8666, ext. 246, or e-mail [email protected]. | |
