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Balance Support & Self Care Studios
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Balance Support & Self Care Studios is a Hamilton-based not-for-profit supporting Ontario parents/caregivers of individuals with diverse needs

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Balance Support & Self Care Studios @balancesscs.bsky.social · 18d
We've compiled a list of Sensitive Santa / inclusive holiday events in Ontario!

www.canva.com/design/DAG4y...

#HamOnt #autism #sensory #Christmas #holiday #SensitiveSanta
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ccrworg.bsky.social
🌍 In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we released a new blog: “What Is Accessibility (Really)?”

It breaks down what accessibility means in work and digital spaces, and why it matters for inclusion. 🔗 Learn more and read the full article: buff.ly/3Oi4urP

#IDPWD
Disability and Work Topics 101: What Is Accessibility (Really)? | Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
Discover how accessibility and universal design create inclusive workplaces for everyone and how CCRW is leading change through research, partnerships, and practical tools to improve accessibility in…
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December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by award-winning disability advocate Anthony Frisina to discuss the barriers that millions of Canadians face and what needs to be done to address their concerns.
Disability advocate Anthony Frisina highlights barriers facing millions of Canadians
Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by disability advocate Anthony Frisina to discuss the barriers that millions of Canadians face.
www.chch.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
balancesscs.bsky.social
Dec 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Today we promote the rights & well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society & development

#HamOnt #IDPWD2025 #IDPWD #accessibility #inclusion #disability #autism #neurodiversity
A graphic of three adults and one child in a line facing the right. One adult with a leg prosthesis is carrying a blue flag and holding the hand of the child. Another adult has their fist raised. The third adult is in a wheelchair and is front of the line with a blue flag and their fist raised. Text reads "International Day of Persons with Disabilities". Balance SSCS logo is at the bottom right corner
December 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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djno.ca
Yesterday, our Disabled Transit Coalition and the ACPD (as HSR staff noted) created the pressure and conditions to increase the Fare Assist Discount from 30% to 50% (back to the discount level of the previous paid pass program) effective 1 January 2026.
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Alt: The image features two vehicles set against a green background. On the left is a white DARTS access van viewed from an angle showing the side and front. On the right is a bus with a large display reading "5C WEST HAMILTON MD WEST HAMILTON LOOP" on the front. Below the vehicles is a black and yellow rectangular text box with a bold message reading: "We Won A Big Victory But More Needs To Be Done." Below the main text is a paragraph reading: "Yesterday, our Coalition and the ACPD (as HSR staff noted) created the pressure and conditions to increase the Fare Assist Discount from 30% to 50% (back to the discount level of the previous paid pass program) effective 1 January 2026. But we still have much to do: • Greater Eligibility for WSIB, CPP-D, and member programs like CNIB Cardholders. • More accessible, simpler registration. • Move from 50% to free transit for all disabled and low-income riders.". At the bottom, a yellow strip displays the text "Hamilton Disabled Transit Coalition."
December 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
balancesscs.bsky.social
No matter how small your help, it means a lot to others

If you would like us to continue helping families of autistic, ND & disabled individuals, please consider making a donation or supporting our fundraiser linktr.ee/BalanceSSCS

#HamOnt #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #SupportLocal
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December 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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journalautism.bsky.social
The Schools Unified in Neurodiversity Collaborative: Co-designing a program to enhance educator knowledge and efficacy supporting children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
The Schools Unified in Neurodiversity Collaborative: Co-designing a program to enhance educator knowledge and efficacy supporting children with neurodevelopmental disabilities - Kelly B Beck, Amy Ionadi, Timothy Wagner, Daniel Beck, Rachel Harris, Stephen Edwards, Donna Westbrooks-Martin, Jamie Upshaw, Andre Rhone, Taylor Kesich, Allie Kleinschmidt, Carla A Mazefsky, 2025
Autistic and other neurodivergent youth face social, sensory, and environmental challenges at school that negatively impact learning and well-being. Yet, most educators are not trained in neurodeve...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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shannonrosa.bsky.social
Autistic and other disabled people have always been and likely will always be part of our societies, and are valuable human beings who deserve unqualified love, acceptance, and access to supports. Truth from an older article, since I don't write so much anymore:

www.buzzfeed.com/shannonrosa/...
My Autistic Son Needs 24/7 Support. And That's OK.
We have a good life, because we stopped buying into mainstream notions about what happy families look like.
www.buzzfeed.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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endseclusion.bsky.social
Greg Santucci and Robyn Gobbel, this has to be good! robyngobbel.com/againstabeh... #EndSeclusion
Against a Behavioral Approach with Greg Santucci
Greg Santucci is a nervous-system informed Occupational Therapist who speaks out against a behavioral approach.
robyngobbel.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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peelautismresource.bsky.social
Educators should stop justifying the use of seclusion & restraint in schools

They're outdated & traumatic practices that teach nothing & don't 🔽 "challenging behaviours" at all. They cause long-lasting harm and contribute to the misunderstanding & stigmatization of ND kids

#OntEd #autism
November 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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cdndownsyndrome.bsky.social
Adults and seniors with Down syndrome deserve care. But we cannot improve healthcare systems without your support.

Learn more about the urgent initiatives that CDSS is leading to close this health equity gap in Canada: WeDeserveCare.ca

#disabilityrights #downsyndrome #nothingdownaboutit
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November 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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gerrydiamond1971.bsky.social
You cannot consequence a pupil out of survival mode.Their brain is not in a place to think & reflect. In these moments, they need connection,safety & co-reg, consequences come later. This is not about being less strict but working smarter. Working with biology,not against it.🧠🌱
October 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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balancesscs.bsky.social
DYK

The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) consists of BOTH direct funding & funded programs?

For more info, go here: tinyurl.com/4wfntazs

#HamOnt #autism #OntarioAutism #OntarioAutismProgram #OAP
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November 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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macautism.ca
📢 New pub with MacART members Maya Albin, Michelle Phoenix & Peter Rosenbaum!

📖 Read “Applying the WHO’s ICF to Speech-Language Pathology Social Communication Interventions for Autistic Children & Youth: A Scoping Review”: journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

#Autism #Research #SLP #WHO
The study title reads, "Applying the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health to Speech-Language Pathology Social Communication Interventions for Autistic Children and Youth: A Scoping Review". The study authors include Maya Albin, Michelle Phoenix, and Peter Rosenbaum.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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myneads.bsky.social
NEW RELEASE!

NEADS' 2nd ever #Substack article is here! In it, we go over a short and sweet summary of items in the recently-released 2025 Federal Budget that will be extra important for people with disabilities.

Click the link to read & subscribe for all future publications: buff.ly/z9vZdW1
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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archdisabilitylaw.bsky.social
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...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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chchnews.bsky.social
The Government of Ontario has announced additional funding and awards for schools who uphold the goals of the Unified Champions Special Olympics program. Among the seven winners? Hamilton’s Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School in Ancaster.
Ontario funds inclusive sport programs, Hamilton high school receives banner
Government of Ontario announces additional funding and awards for schools who uphold the goals of the Unified Champions Special Olympics program.
www.chch.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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ccrworg.bsky.social
November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. 🧡

Indigenous persons with disabilities hold knowledge and leadership that strengthen communities, yet continue to face barriers shaped by colonial systems.

✨ Read more: buff.ly/OWAqHEp

#IDAM #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth #BarrierFreeCanada
Indigenous Disability Awareness Month: Honouring Strength, Identity, and Self-Determination | Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
Learn why Indigenous Disability Awareness Month matters and how culturally grounded, Indigenous-led approaches can advance disability inclusion in Canada.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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ymhc.ngo
If your child says ‘I can’t go,’ they’re not trying to make your life harder. They might be telling you their environment feels unsafe.

#schoolanxiety #schoolphobia #schoolavoidance #schoolabsenteeism #SchoolAttendance #ymhc #schoolattendancechallenges #studentmentalhealth #parenting #mentalhealth
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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thestar.com
Many of Ontario’s ‘most vulnerable’ are not receiving proper care, ombudsman says
Many of Ontario’s ‘most vulnerable’ are not receiving proper care, ombudsman says
Paul Dube blames two ministries — health and community and social services — for repeatedly dropping the ball following a 2016 investigation into the problem.
www.thestar.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Today, Ombudsman Paul Dubé published his report, Lost in Transition, revealing how the province’s systemic failure to help people with complex developmental disabilities and high needs has left too many to suffer for unnecessarily long periods in hospital. (1/4)
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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clontario.bsky.social
Crisis in the Classroom brings attention to the untenable use of isolation, restraint and exclusion against students with disabilities in Ontario. Learn more and read our recommendations for change at communitylivingontario.ca/resources/cr...  
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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balancesscs.bsky.social
Parents/caregivers -

You've registered your child in the #OAP. Now what?

Read on here tinyurl.com/4jw2c5rh

Learn about what programs you can apply for & things to do to support your child

#HamOnt #autism
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November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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djno.ca
Ontario has rammed this bill through the Legislature that:
- massively increases the balance of power in tenant law towards landlords.
- will lower notice for tenants and speed up the LTB—for landlords.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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balancesscs.bsky.social
We've compiled a list of Sensitive Santa / inclusive holiday events in Ontario!

www.canva.com/design/DAG4y...

#HamOnt #autism #sensory #Christmas #holiday #SensitiveSanta
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November 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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thinkingautism.com
Please remember: When we remind people that “there is NO evidence linking vaccines to autism” without adding “and fear of autism hurts autistics,” then we’re actually contributing to negative stereotypes about autism & autistic people. At TPGA:

thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/bust... #VaccinesWork
November 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM