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Alberta is one of the last provinces in Canada that DOES NOT have an Accessibility Act
The Government of Alberta must pass accessibility legislation to make our province more accessible and improve quality of life for people with disabilities.
Other provinces across Canada have shown that implementing accessibility legislation is essential to ensure all citizens, regardless of ability, can fully participate in every facet of life.
The time to act is now. We hope the government will take meaningful steps to ensure Alberta’s commitment to accessibility is reflected in enforceable legislation.
We need your help. Barrier-Free Alberta is amping up the pressure for the Government of Alberta to take immediate action to implement strong and effective accessibility legislation.
Please join us in letting Alberta MLAs know that people with disabilities are tired of waiting for a Provincial Accessibility Act. It will only take a minute to add your voice. Simply click on the link, fill in your details and the letter will automatically be sent to your own MLA, as well as to Premier Smith, Minister Nixon, Minister McIver and Marie Renaud.
It is vital that our elected representatives hear from their constituents so join the Barrier-Free Alberta movement and let them know that this matters to Albertans!
We are seeking participants for an online focus group study titled “Intersectional Approaches to Youth Mental Health and Wellness in Communities.” This study aims to complement the Planet Youth survey with qualitative insights from youth of diverse backgrounds. In this study, we will explore the experiences and perspectives of youth regarding mental health and wellness in their communities, as well as the types of primary prevention initiatives they would like to see implemented.
Eligibility Criteria: We are looking for youth aged 14-18 and the parents/caregivers of youth who identify as:
Participants must reside or attend school in one of the following areas: Saddle Ridge, Huntington Hills, Forest Lawn, or Shawnessy.
Focus Group Details:
For more information or to sign up for the study, please contact us at youthhealth@ucalgary.ca.
U CAN Try It Camp with Calgary Round-Trip Transportation *One-Day Only*
This one-day camp takes place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Sunshine Village with the incredible support of the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation.
U CAN Try It Camps
This one-day camp takes place at Sunshine Village with the incredible support of the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation, with various dates throughout the 2024/25 Winter Season!
Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is committed to delivering the best programs, and we currently have a team evaluating them through three studies that we hope to wrap up soon.
This focuses on the connection between physical activity and mental health in youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and how your programs impact their activity levels.
To participate or learn more, please contact Leticia at lmjanzen@ucalgary.ca, 403-955-5736, or cah.research@ucalgary.ca
Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is committed to delivering the best programs, and we currently have a team evaluating them through three studies that we hope to wrap up soon.
This study looks at how participation in camps and programs affects physical activity levels, quality of life, participation and physical literacy for those aged 4-24 in adapted or inclusive programs.
To participate or learn more, please contact Leticia at lmjanzen@ucalgary.ca, 403-955-5736, or cah.research@ucalgary.ca
Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is committed to delivering the best programs, and we currently have a team evaluating them through three studies that we hope to wrap up soon.
We are gathering information on injuries and concussions experienced in adapted sport and recreation programs.
To participate or learn more, please contact Leticia at lmjanzen@ucalgary.ca, 403-955-5736, or cah.research@ucalgary.ca
Join CADS for the 2024/2025 season!
CADS is an organization that ensures snowsports, like skiing and snowboarding are available and accessible to everyone, as well as benefits our volunteers by gaining training and knowledge on teaching alpine sports and on the use of adaptive equipment.
IncluCity aims to bridge the digital divide by ensuring underrepresented groups have a voice in tech design. We conduct usability tests to gather feedback from diverse users, making digital services more accessible for everyone.
In our latest project we’re partnering with The City of Calgary to improve the accessibility of digital services for people with disabilities who use assistive technology.
Here are the details:
Who can join: People over 18 years, with disabilities who use assistive technology, and can navigate the internet independently
Time commitment: About 1 hour
Payment: $60 per session
How to participate: Online or in person
Experience: No previous experience needed
Greetings!
My name is Kailey DeLucry, and I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Regina.
The Child and Family Research Lab is currently seeking Canadian parents and caregivers of 3rd to 6th grade students with a singular diagnosis of Down syndrome to participate in the second phase of my dissertation project titled, Exploring Parent and Caregiver Perspectives on Friendship and Psychological Well-Being among Third to Sixth Graders with Down Syndrome.
Participants will be invited to complete an approximately 40-minute survey about various aspects of their child’s friendship experiences and mental well-being. They will be asked questions about challenges faced as parents/caregivers in facilitating friendship, the effectiveness of any strategies used, perceptions of the educational environment’s role in friendship development, and their own mental well-being and parenting style. The survey includes multiple choice, open-ended, and ranking-style questions.
Insights gathered from this research project will enrich our understanding of the development of children with DS during this period by identifying areas that require support and highlighting areas of strength. These findings can guide the development of proactive interventions that can be implemented early in students’ education journey. The results will inform resources for parents, caregivers, and school staff and could be used to guide educational policy and practice.
For more details, please review the attached recruitment flyer. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at Child.Clinic@uregina.ca with the email subject line: Friendship. Should you choose to send a message to this email account to ask questions, you will no longer be anonymous to the research team; however, we cannot link your study responses to you. Study information you provide to us will be anonymous.
To learn more about the study and to access the consent form and survey, please follow this anonymous survey link:
My name is Janice Phonepraseuth and I am a Research Coordinator at the Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
The Bloorview Research Institute is housed in Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation and continuing care teaching hospital, which is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Specifically, I work for Dr. Sally Lindsay (Senior Scientist). Dr. Sally Lindsay’s research focuses on the participation and social inclusion of children and youth with disabilities at school, work and in the community.
We are currently recruiting youth participants for one of our research studies, “Discrimination, ableism and racism hurt but inclusion can heal: Listening to the intersectional lived experiences of youth with disabilities and co-creating solutions”. This study focuses on understanding the diverse lived experiences of youth with disabilities and particularly how disability intersects with race, ethnicity and/or gender. Specifically, youth aged 15-29 who have a physical or apparent disability and identify as belonging to a racial, ethnic, or gender minority group, are encouraged to participate.
This study is funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and Holland Bloorview Kimel Family Opportunities Fund.
Contact Janice at trail@hollandbloorview.ca
Have you heard of Dot & Flow Co?
They are a Calgary-based, women-owned business who value inclusion and accessibility. And they are on a mission to “help change the face of periods…and leaking”.
They carry underwear, bathing suits and self-care products for youth and adults with detachable styles.
These products will replace pads and Attends.
Little Rock Printing has been a great partner of ours, and has been amazing at meeting our printing needs. If you’re looking to learn more about them, or are looking to get some professional printing done, you can check them out here:
The Glenmore Gymnastics Club (GGC) has an adapted gymnastics program for youth and adults! You can register today in their InGym Inclusive Gymnastics program. For more information, visit their website: http://glenmoregymnastics.ca/adaptive.html
GGC is also offering adapted open gym times, which includes sensory friendly open gym times. Visit their website for more information: http://glenmoregymnastics.ca
