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A research centre anticipating & responding to the changing needs of families, livelihoods & living environments through research, teaching, & knowledge sharing.

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In December, Disability Without Poverty hosted their 2025 research symposium!

In the panel 'Employment, Entrepreneurship and Finding Benefits,’ panelists discussed the potential for entrepreneurship amongst #disabled Canadians.

Learn more in our latest news post: bit.ly/49WVvAk

#LivelihoodsCanada
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January 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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In December, Disability Without Poverty hosted their 2025 research symposium!

In the panel 'Navigating ODSP,' panelists discussed how they handle some of the most complicated aspects of #ODSP.

Learn more in our latest Livelihoods news post: bit.ly/49VC9eZ!

#LivelihoodsCanada #Disability
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January 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing at @torontomet.bsky.social, DAWN Canada, and @atlasveteransca.bsky.social have released a new survey on women and gender-diverse people with disabilities accessing primary care in Canada.

Learn more: bit.ly/3LOeEeC
Survey Preamble and Consent
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January 15, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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The GiiiA Network is hosting their 2nd Community of Practice (CoP) session!

🗓️Jan. 19, 1-1:50 p.m. EST
📍Virtual on Zoom

The Firelight Group, an Indigenous-owned consultancy, will discuss GBA Plus in Monitoring, Evaluating, Accountability, and Learning frameworks.

More info: bit.ly/49y9kUE
GiiiA Network Community of Practice (CoP) Session, January 19
On January 19, 2025, from 1:00–1:50 p.m. EST, the Gender-Based Indigenous Intersectional Impact Assessment (GiiiA) Network will be hosting their second Community of Practice (CoP) session on Zoom. …
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January 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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New Decolonize Your Playlist radio TODAY 2pm and tomorrow 8pm Eastern! Listen for two hours of my favorite folk, hiphop, and rock #indigenous contemporary music from 2025. uncertain.fm
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January 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Last Chance to apply! Applications close 19 Jan.

Could you be our new Artistic Director? We’re looking for a disabled leader who’s excited to play a pivotal part in shaping the next chapter of our story.

Find out more ↓
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January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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In December, Accessibility Standards Canada and the Standards Council of Canada released a document outlining standards for #accessible and equitable artificial intelligence systems.

Learn what this publication means for those with #disabilities and the development of AI in Canada: bit.ly/49VTzYY
Accessibility Standards Canada Releases New Accessible and Equitable AI Systems Report
In December 2025, Accessibility Standards Canada released a new standards document — CAN-ASC-6.2:2025- Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence Systems. In alignmen…
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January 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Feeling the interview blues? Lily knows them all too well. She’s still filtering through postings for a role that both inspires and accommodates her.

#Inclusion demands #accessible jobs.

Read more of Lily's story on our multimedia site: bit.ly/4bvhPCi

#LivelihoodsCanada @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca
Lily, a young woman with a light complexion, long brown hair, and sitting in a wheelchair sends a text to her friend, Alice, that reads: I wish people understood that having a job isn't just about earning money—it is about having a stable life with a stable job that allows me to take care of my own well-being.
January 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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The Society for Disability Studies (SDS) invites nominations for the 2026 SDS Awards, which recognise outstanding contributions to Disability Studies across scholarship, activism, mentorship, and creative practice.

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#DisabilityStudies #DisabilityResearch #AcademicChatter
Nominations – Society for Disability Studies
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January 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Curious about the Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy? Join ASAN’s free webinar “What is ACI?” on January 19 at 4pm ET to learn more. Then apply for ACI 2026! autisticadvocacy.org/aci
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Applications for our 2026 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Summer Leadership Academy are now open! Check out the application and register for our info webinar to learn more: autisticadvocacy.org/aci
Blue background with multi-colored wavy lines. There’s a white box with this text: Join us for Autism Campus Inclusion 2026. July 13 - 19. Apply at autisticadvocacy.org/aci Blue background with multi-colored wavy lines. There’s a white box with this text: What is ACI? The Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy is a project of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). ACI helps Autistic students learn to make their college campuses better for people with disabilities. ACI participants learn about making student groups, understanding disability policy, and talking to people in power. After the Academy, students get help from ASAN to meet their advocacy goals at their college. Past students have learned new skills and information about: Developmental Disability Policy SMART Goals and Action Plans Building Your Student Group Building Relationships and Campaigns Using Intersectionality Strategic Relationship-Building Campaign Strategies ASAN Policy Goals Effective Debunking Blue background with multi-colored wavy lines. There’s a white box with this text: Who is ACI for? To apply for Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI), you must: Be autistic. You do not have to have an official autism diagnosis to apply. Be a student at a college or university with at least one year left before you graduate. Students in TPSID programs (Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities), trade school, 2-year community colleges, 4-year colleges, and graduate school are eligible to apply. Blue background with multi-colored wavy lines. There’s a white box with this text: ACI will run virtually from July 13th — July 19th. Apply online by filling out our Google form, or download the plain language or Easy Read applications. Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 8th, 2025. Applications available at autisticadvocacy.org/aci
January 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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High grocery prices + dietary restrictions + an #ODSP budget = a challenge. What budget-friendly meals do you suggest? Here are Wren’s top 3:

🥔🎃Pumpkin and sweet potato soup
🫑Stuffed bell peppers
🍗Low-sugar chicken adobo

Read more of Wren's story on our website: bit.ly/4p6IMQz

#LivelihoodsCanada
Wren has short, dark curly hair and a dark brown complexion. They sit next to their partner, Cyrus, who has a light complexion and pale blonde hair. Wren's walker is pictured as well as a brown bag full of groceries. Pieces of produce and other groceries circle the couple. A speech bubble is above Wren's head, they are saying: You see, I'm on provincial disability support, and it's really hard to try and eat healthy when you're living on such a tight budget. Cooking on a budget isn't just a skill—it's survival. I've mastered stretching out a meal, turning a few potatoes into something hearty.
January 12, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Despite commitments to gender equality, women remain marginalized in news media, writes #UofG sociologist Dr. Tuğçe Ellialti-Köse in a recent @ca.theconversation.com commentary.

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What Has — and Hasn’t — Changed in the Way News Addresses Sexual Violence | OPINION
By Dr. Tuğçe Ellialti-Köse, professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Sami-Anne Falkenstein, research assistant in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology This article is…
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January 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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City of Toronto launches 2026 Budget focused on affordability, service stability and financial sustainability

News release: https://www.toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-launches-2026-budget/
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January 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Livelihoods look different for everyone, from fulfilling hobbies to paid work. What would you include in your livelihoods word cluster?

Learn more about livelihoods on our multimedia website: bit.ly/3X1QJdV!

#LivelihoodsCanada
A word cluster with 'Livelihoods' in bold black letters in the center of the page. Surrounding it are the words caregiving, family, gardening, artistry, living, accessibility, equity, inclusion, opportunities, belonging, hobbies, security, volunteering, policy, life, paid work, community, intersectionality, culture, benefits, accommodations, childcare, diversity, and reconciliation is various fonts and colours.
January 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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A new opportunity is available for a @uofguelph.bsky.social
graduate research assistant to work remotely at the LWWRC from Jan. 13 to Mar. 31, 2026.

The student will research transportation accessibility as an economic and competitiveness opportunity.

More info: bit.ly/4pv1TUb!
We are hiring!
January 7, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Congratulations LWWRC cluster co-lead, Adam Davies, and co-editors Lauren Spring, Mark A. Castrodale, and Jersey Cosantino on their new collection, “Mad Studies and Education: Critical Pedagogy and Mad Praxis in the Classroom.”

Check it out: bit.ly/4px1Y9Y!

@springernature.com #EducationMatters
Mad Studies and Education: Critical Pedagogy and Mad Praxis in the Classroom, a collection edited by Adam Davies, Lauren Spring, Mark A. Castrodale, and Jersey Cosantino and published by Palgrave Macmillan. The cover shows a graphic depiction of a woman staring up at bookshelves with her back to us.
January 7, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Happy New Year from the LWWRC! 🎉

As we say hello to 2026, we're so grateful for the connections we made in 2025.

Our team is looking forward to new opportunities for engagement in the year ahead as we work towards nourishing families, #livelihoods, and living environments!
As the LWWRC says goodbye to 2025, they share some engagement milestones. In 2025, they held 6 public events, including the Countering Policy Exclusions speaker series. By the end of 2025, the Centre had 842 followers across their social media accounts and 244 members connecting with the Centre. They also added 17 new entries to their Notes from the Field blog.
January 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Sukaina Dada is a pediatric occupational therapist and Chief Executive Officer of SMILE Canada – Support Services.

Her new book, Untold Stories of Disablement and Displacement: Syrian refugees in Canada, centers the stories of Syrian refugees with disabilities.

Check it out: bit.ly/49rngjb!
Untold Stories of Disablement and Displacement: Syrian refugees in Canada by Sukaina Dada. The cover features a child in a wheelchair with their back to us, as an older woman wearing a hijab puts their arm around them.
January 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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@utoronto.ca is accepting applications for their new Master of Public Health in Indigenous Health program until Jan. 9, 2026!

This program will equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to support the health of #Indigenous communities.

Learn more: bit.ly/3Y2JYcd
New MPH in Indigenous Health Program at UofT
The University of Toronto has introduced their new Master of Public Health in Indigenous Health (MPH-IH) program and is now accepting applications!  This professional, non-thesis graduate prog…
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December 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Read the new chapter "Indigenizing the classroom: Bringing critical kinship to family studies," by LWWRC cluster lead Kim Anderson, and co-authors Sarina Perchak and Andrea V. Breen!

Explore their efforts to Indigenize the FRAN curriculum at
@uofguelph.bsky.social: bit.ly/3KBBvK3

#AllMyRelations
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December 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Thanks Jacqueline Murray, University Professor Emerita, History, University of Guelph, and FRSC, for taking on this important issue.

"Alberta UPC government took another step in the erosion of democracy when it used the notwithstanding Clause to deny trans people access to their healthcare."
December 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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This #16DaysOfActivism we reached out to @edid-ghdi.bsky.social researcher, Hoa Bui, to learn about her research experience exploring the systemic barriers faced by #disabled women and girls in Vietnam.

Check out her fieldnotes in our latest blog post: bit.ly/4oJOSWi

#EndGBV #16Days
Engendering Disability-Inclusive Development — Genre, handicap et développement inclusif (EDID-GHDI) Vietnam Team member, Hoa Bui, presents a new blog post called "A Study on Violence Against Women with Disabilities in Vietnam (Truc Ninh and Hai Hau districts, Nam Dinh province). Find her post on the Live Work Well Research Centre's Notes from the Field blog. The EDID-GHDI logo is pictured beside a graphic of the country of Vietnam, with a pushpin in place where the province of Nam Dinh is.
December 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to promote #disability justice, dignity, and well-being.

For #IDPD2025 learn how the @edid-ghdi.bsky.social team is working to better understand the experiences and stories of women with disabilities: bit.ly/4rF66Hi
“Vulnerable victims or innovative contributors? What story do policies need to address to include women with disabilities?” an article by Deborah Stienstra, Kathryn Currie Reinders, and Nashwa Lina Khan. Published in the Live Work Well Research Centre’s blog called Notes from the Field.
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Announcing three new publications from our Sexual and Gender Diversity cluster co-lead, Adam Davies! Their research focuses on 2SLGBTQIA youth, madness, and #disability justice.

Visit our latest news post to see what they have been working on lately: bit.ly/3KjJivR
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December 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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🚨There's still time to register!

@cerchealth.bsky.social is hosting a panel on supports in Canada that could enable people with disabilities to truly thrive.

🗓️Dec. 3, 2:30-4 pm ET
📍Zoom OR DCC-705, 288 Church St, Toronto

Learn more and register: bit.ly/48w6L50

@torontomet.bsky.social
Toronto Metropolitan University’s Canada Excellence Research Chair in Health Equity & Wellbeing is hosting the next event in their speaker series on December3, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Their panel, From Surviving to Thriving: Reimagining Disability Supports in Canada, is available for attendance on Zoom, and in-person attendance at building DCC-705 on 288, Church St. Toronto, Ontario. This panel will explore what it takes for people with disabilities to move beyond survival and access the supports they need to flourish. Join experts as they examine the policies and practices that can advance inclusion, wellbeing, and opportunity.
December 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM