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National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Cross-disability | By-and-for | Employment + Post-Secondary Education https://linktr.ee/myneads
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 2d
(4/4) ASL & LSQ interpretation, CART, as well as English/French interpretation will be provided. For further information and/or to discuss access needs, please contact Chloée C. Godin-Jacques, NEADS Educational Programming Director, at [email protected]
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 2d
(3/4) This event is a component of our Building Employment Pathways Program, which is generously supported by Employment and Social Development Canada's Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity.

The workshop will be facililtated by Pathways job coaches Hannah Brown & Rachel Maislin.
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 2d
(2/4) Topics will include:
➡️ how AI tools can support real-life accommodations in the workplace
➡️ how to identify tools that align with your needs & integrate them into your workflow to boost productivity and confidence
➡️ how to approach conversations with employers about accommodations
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 2d
(1/4) 📣 NEW EVENT ALERT! 📣 NEADS is hosting an online workshop on October 28th from 5:00-6:00pm ET about the use of AI for accommodations and navigating disclosure in the workplace.

Registration is required, please register at buff.ly/Y2URBpG
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 3d
(4/4) What's offered:
- up to 20 hours of individualized coaching
- flexible scheduling to meet your needs
- virtual sessions via Zoom or phone
- coaching in both English and French
- support with career exploration, job search strategies, interview preparation, workplace accommodations, and more
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 3d
(3/4) Coaching can support part-time job searches, field placements and internships, first jobs after graduation, and success in current roles. Coaches provide practical, strengths-based support to identify barriers, build work-readiness skills, set goals, and plan next steps.
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 3d
(2/4) The Building Employment Pathways Project offers personalized, one-on-one career coaching to help post-secondary students and recent graduates (within 5 years) with disabilities navigate their career journey with confidence.
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 3d
📣 LAST CALL FOR ENROLLMENT! 📣

Enrollment in the Building Employment Pathways Project closes on October 31st, 2025, so be sure to enroll before the end of the month!

To apply or learn more about the program, head over to buff.ly/XePUVq6
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 9d
(4/4) You can learn more about #WorldMentalHealthDay through the World Mental Health Day official website (buff.ly/MvNj01t) or check out what the World Health Organization (WHO) has to say about this year's theme at buff.ly/DtrGPk2
World Mental Health Day 2025
Find out about this year's World Mental Health Day campaign (10 October) and how you can get involved.
www.who.int
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 9d
(3/4) Help spread awareness by sharing a program, initiative, or other mental health support for post-secondary students that you've encountered in your community. Shout it out in the comments to remind everyone that every action, big or small, can make a difference.
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 9d
(2/4) World Mental Health Day is a global movement that began in 1992, started by the World Federation for Mental Health. The purpose of this day is to spread awareness about mental health and encourage public action around the world. This year's theme is mental health in humanitarian emergencies.
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 9d
(1/4) October 10th is World Mental Health Day!

Each year, this day serves as an important reminder that mental health is a vital aspect of our daily lives that cannot be ignored.

What are you doing to spread awareness about mental health in your #community?
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 16d
(5/5) To apply, students can visit buff.ly/9QGCZay
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 16d
(4/5) Two scholarships will be awarded this fall: One award for a student from the English-speaking community and one award for a student from the Francophone community. Each award is valued at $5,000.
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 16d
(3/5) To be eligible, students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada with a permanent disability who are currently registered in and returning to a full-time program of study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university.
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 16d
(2/5) The AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship program was established  in memory of Robert Pearson, a pioneer in advocating for accessible media. These scholarships reflect AMI’s ongoing commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and amplifying the voices of people with disabilities.
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 16d
(1/5) One week left to apply!

Applications for the AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship are due at 8pm ET on Friday, October 10th.
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · 20d
(1/1) Did you know that September is International Pain Awareness Month?

Use #PainAwarenessMonth to help spread awareness about pain and pain-related disabilities.

#InternationalPainAwarenessMonth
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · Sep 19
@lifeofaphd gave us all the info on her back-to-school preparations, from what she packs in her bag to the supplies inside her emergency kit! #LetNEADSKnow about all the things you include in your kit!
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · Sep 3
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- Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities
- Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities

more info abt all of these programs can be found in our NEADS Student Rights Toolkit: buff.ly/haAyutb
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · Sep 3
(1/2) the cost of post-secondary education is often the most significant barrier for students with disabilities to even get started on their journey. the following programs may be useful for you or a student in your life to access in order to ease the financial burden 🧵 :
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · Aug 27
(2/2) we know this happens all too often, and that’s why our student rights toolkit shows you how you can work with on-campus resources to get your NEADS met: buff.ly/haAyutb
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · Aug 27
(1/2) have you ever had a professor or instructor tell you they won’t respect your academic accommodations? have you needed to drop a course, switch sections or pull out of a term altogether because you can’t access your education?
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · Aug 22
(1/2 we NEAD(s) to add members to our board of directors (BOD) this fall! thinking about adding an extra-curricular to your schedule? we have the perfect opportunity - join the NEADS BOD and represent your province/territory! buff.ly/HVGIfi6
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NEADS @myneads.bsky.social · Aug 20
(2/2) don’t worry – our Student Rights Toolkit does the hard work for you. we explain the legal background behind academic accommodations for disabled students & how to begin the process of registering for accommodations before the semester begins: buff.ly/haAyutb