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Ontario legal clinic promoting equality rights of persons with disabilities. Tweets are not legal advice. Posts/re-posts are not endorsements.
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Join ARCH on Dec 10 for an online panel on human rights from a disability perspective. This is a lived experience discussion, not a legal information session. ASL and captioning available. Free, registration required: archdisabilitylaw.ca/panel-discus...
A promotional graphic for an online Human Rights Day 2025 event. On the left is a black‑and‑white photo of multiple hands coming together in a circle. On the right, text reads: “Reminder to join us virtually on Zoom for a panel discussion on What Matters Most: Human Rights from a Disability Perspective. Wednesday, December 10th 2025, 2:00pm.” The ARCH Disability Law Centre logo appears at the bottom, along with a note that the registration link is in the caption and contact information for accessibility support.
December 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined the event. Today’s program highlighted key findings of Canada’s UN CRPD review and emphasized the vital role of civil society in advancing disability rights. Appreciation is extended to all speakers, partners, and community members who participated.
Image with the Law Society of Ontario logo and the ARCH Disability Law Centre logo at the top. Below the text “Thank you for joining us!” is an illustration of a diverse group of people, including people with visible and non-visible disabilities, standing together against a tan background.
December 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Anne MacRae and Kerri Joffe are offering closing reflections, including tributes to Steve Estey and Ellen Cohen for their significant contributions to disability rights work.
December 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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The question and answer session is now completed. Attendees are raised questions about the Concluding Observations, UN review processes, and the role of civil society in advancing disability rights advocacy in Canada.
December 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Rohini Peris President and CEO of EHAC ASEC /Association pour la santé environnementale du Québec is presenting on the use of the Concluding Observations in advocacy related to environmental health and disability, and providing guidance for organizations applying these recommendations in their work.
December 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Dr. Susan Hardie, Executive Director of Eviance, is sharing insights from the reporting process and discussing key recommendations in the Concluding Observations that relate to communities connected to Eviance.
December 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Yan Grenier from Université Laval is presenting on involvement in the Parallel Report, the importance of Francophone perspectives, and the use of the CRPD in academic work.
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Elsie Tellier from ARCH is presenting on the CRPD Parallel Report and Canada’s UN review, highlighting the involvement of community members and the essential role of civil society in UN review processes.
December 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Professor Laverne Jacobs, member of the CRPD committee, is delivering the keynote address, focusing on disability rights, equality, and Canada’s participation in the UN CRPD reporting and review process.
December 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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The event is now starting. Bencher Mitchell Kitagawa from the Law Society of Ontario and Robert Lattanzio from ARCH are welcoming attendees and introducing tonight’s discussion about Canada’s recent UN CRPD review.
December 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Event preparation is underway. Thank you to everyone joining this program on disability rights, Canada’s 2025 UN CRPD review, and the important role of community involvement in the reporting and review process. The program begins at 5:30 PM. Register on our website to get the link to the event:
ARCH Disability Law Centre | International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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December 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Good news for travellers who rely on medical-related accommodations when flying. Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz, and WestJet have agreed to use the same medical form beginning Dec 3. wix.to/0A4e5iK
#AccessibleTravel
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A Step Forward in Accessible Air Travel – New Standardized Form Launching in 2025
We are very pleased to announce some good news on the air travel front—something we have been pushing for, and something AEBC raised directly at the 2024 Air Accessibility Summit.Canada’s four major a...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Le 3 décembre est la Journée internationale des personnes handicapées.

Nous célébrons le leadership des personnes handicapées. ARCH co-organise également aujourd'hui un événement virtuel (en anglais seulement) pour explorer les droits des personnes handicapées.
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Un groupe diversifié de personnes handicapées, avec des handicaps visibles et invisibles, se tiennent ensemble devant une silhouette urbaine. Certaines utilisent des fauteuils roulants, des aides à la mobilité, des prothèses ou des appareils de soutien. Le texte en haut indique « Le 3 décembre est la Journée internationale des personnes handicapées ». Le logo du ARCH Centre du droit des personnes handicapées apparaît au bas de l’image.
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

We honour disability leadership and call for accessible, inclusive communities. ARCH is also co-hosting a virtual event today (English only) to explore disability rights.

archdisabilitylaw.ca/get-involved...

#IDPD
A diverse group of people with visible and invisible disabilities stand together in front of a cityscape. Some use wheelchairs, mobility aids, prosthetics, or hold support devices. Above them, large text reads “December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.” The ARCH Disability Law Centre logo appears at the bottom.
December 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Reminder: Join ARCH and the Law Society of Ontario @lawsocietylso.bsky.social on Dec 3 for a free virtual event on Canada’s recent UN CRPD review.

Originally planned for National AccessAbility Week. ASL + captions. Accredited for 2 EDI hours.

Register: archdisabilitylaw.ca/get-involved...
Logos for the Law Society of Ontario and ARCH Disability Law Centre. Below, an illustration of a diverse group of people with visible and non-visible disabilities standing together, including someone using a wheelchair, someone with a white cane, someone with a prosthetic arm, and others on a tan background.
December 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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ARCH staff lawyer Graciela Flores Méndez joined an Oct 27 panel on key challenges in the Access to Justice movement, sharing insights from disability, Aboriginal, employment, and immigration law. Program recordings are now available:

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November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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REMINDER: Join ARCH and the Law Society of Ontario on Dec 3 for a free online event on Canada’s UN CRPD review. This program was first planned for National AccessAbility Week but will now take place on Dec 3. ASL and captions included. Register: archdisabilitylaw.ca/get-involved...
Logos for the Law Society of Ontario and ARCH Disability Law Centre. Below, an illustration of a diverse group of people, including a person using a wheelchair, a person with a white cane, a person with a prosthetic arm, and others standing together on a tan background.
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Bill 33 has now passed into law, bringing significant changes to Ontario’s education system.

ARCH is preparing an in-depth analysis of how these changes will affect students with disabilities and will share a public report in the coming days. Please follow us for updates.

#Bill33 #Accessibility
November 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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WestJet’s weight cap on power wheelchairs is leaving many travellers with disabilities grounded. ARCH lawyer Devin Glim says the limit blocks access to air travel for most custom power-wheelchair users.

Link to the article on our website: archdisabilitylaw.ca/westjet-weig...
ARCH Disability Law Centre | WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say
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November 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Join ARCH this Human Rights Day for a virtual panel:

What Matters Most: Human Rights from a Disability Perspective

Dec 10 @ 2:00 PM on Zoom

Register: archdisabilitylaw.ca/panel-discus...

Any questions? Contact: [email protected]
Poster for Human Rights Day 2025. Text reads: “Join us virtually on Zoom for a panel discussion on What Matters Most: Human Rights from a Disability Perspective. Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Link to register is in the caption. If you have questions or require support to register, please contact Jessica: jessica.field@arch.clcj.ca.” The left side shows a black and white photo of diverse hands joined together in a circle. ARCH Disability Law Centre logo appears at the bottom.
November 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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The Wait With Me 📚 book launch by former ARCH Board member Emily Ava Gillespie has a new date:

🗓️ Dec 3
⏰ 7:30–9:00 PM EST
📍 32 Lisgar Street, Toronto

Event details / RSVP:
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"Wait With Me" Book Launch
Glad Day Reading, Q&A & Book Signing
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November 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Attention: we are recruiting Board Members! If you are a person with a lived experience of Disability or Mental health, email [email protected] and apply now!
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Today, we pause to remember and honour all who have served and sacrificed in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping.
We reflect on their courage and the lasting importance of peace and inclusion for everyone in our communities.

#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Accessibility #Inclusion
Watercolour illustration of red poppies with green stems. Above the flowers, the text reads “lest we forget” in cursive handwriting. ARCH Logo in the bottom left corner.
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Novembre est le Mois de la sensibilisation au handicap autochtone.
Nous rendons hommage aux peuples autochtones en situation de handicap, reconnaissons les injustices passées et présentes du Canada et restons engagés envers la vérité, l’accessibilité et un changement durable.
#Réconciliation
Image de texte avec un fond floral doux et une bordure décorative. Le texte indique : « Novembre est Mois de sensibilisation aux personnes en situation de handicap autochtones. Honneur aux voix, aux récits et au leadership des peuples autochtones en situation de handicap. Ensemble, nous célébrons la puissance de la communauté, de la culture et de l’accessibilité. » Le logo ARCH Centre du droit des personnes handicapées apparaît au bas de l’image.
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month.
We honour Indigenous Peoples with disabilities, remember the historical and ongoing injustices of Canada’s past, and remain committed to truth, accessibility, and lasting change.

#IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth #Reconciliation #Accessibility
Text graphic with a soft floral background and border. The text reads: “November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. Honouring the voices, stories, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples with disabilities. Together, we recognize the strength in community, culture, and accessibility.” At the bottom, the ARCH Disability Law Centre logo appears.
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM