Donna Thomson
@donna4walls.bsky.social
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Caregiver Author Educator @McMasterU #research #caregiving. I was @thomsod on that other site. Please, no DMs unless we're friends.
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I like @bsky.app! About me: I am the mother of two grown children, one with #cerebralpalsy. I'm also the co-founder and co-director of @ferprogram.bsky.social at McMaster U. Author of two books on #caregiving - see my LinkedIn profile here www.linkedin.com/in/donna4wal....
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My sister the Montreal based artist Karen Thomson has a new solo show opening soon at the Mira Godard Gallery in Toronto. Opening September 13, artist will be present. #art #landscape www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0bu...
Artist Karen Thomson - Passages - New Paintings
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Yes, it's terrible reading about the cuts to science and research. People will die.
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Important reading for #Canadian #caregiver friends and anyone concerned with #disability Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence I am a subscriber so this is a gifted article. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/7e8bc4a...
Many Canadians with disabilities are missing out on tax savings and benefits
Here’s a look at what those who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit may be eligible for
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Employers are going to lose much of their best talent if the do not become proactive in creating carer friendly workplaces.
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What a fun and fascinating conversation I had with #playwright Brad Fraser about #caregiving in the #LGBTQ community. His stories are AMAZING and so poignant. #CaregivingEssentials @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7Lp...
Caregiving in the Gay Community with Special Guest, Playwright Brad Fraser
YouTube video by McMaster University Continuing Education
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Listen to my fascinating conversation with playwright @Brad Fraser about #caregiving in the #lgbtq community and writing award winning plays about #care. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7Lp...
Caregiving in the Gay Community with Special Guest, Playwright Brad Fraser
YouTube video by McMaster University Continuing Education
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Congrats to Dr. Grant Bruno for being profiled in today's Globe as an exciting young researcher to watch! Grant is a champion for indigenous communities & children who are on the autism spectrum. We are advisors at Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Meet Canada’s next generation of researchers
They’re still early in their careers, but making breakthroughs in health and medicine
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The same argument could be made for #caregiving generally. Without support, people are saying no to having children and going bankrupt caring for aging parents. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/w...
The Feminist Case for Spending Billions to Boost the Birthrate
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The same argument could be made for #caregiving. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/w...
The Feminist Case for Spending Billions to Boost the Birthrate
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A (gifted) beautiful reflection on living and #dying well from the @nytimes.com #palliativecare www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/o...
Opinion | Living to Die Well
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