Imagine putting on a costume or mask every morning—not for a play or a party, but to serve as shields that hide our genuine emotions, vulnerabilities, and struggles. You’d smile when you’re struggling, stay silent when you’re overwhelmed, and present a version of yourself that the world finds easier to accept in order to make […]
Cancer causing deaths With 563 cases for every 100,000 people, cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada. Lung and bronchus, breast, prostate and colorectal cancer are the four most diagnosed cancers, accounting for about half of the new cases annually. Trends differ by age. While incidence of colorectal cancer among males and
Why isn’t cancer screening a priority for us? I’ll be honest. I’ve always had a natural fear of doctors. After a childhood full of surgeries and long recoveries, I developed what many of us in the disability community can likely relate to: a sense of dread whenever I wheel into a clinic or hospital. I […]
Thumbs DOWN…to harm caused by drug consuming parents. Young children who are not carefully supervised and unsafe storage has led to hundreds of cases of accidental opioid poisioning. Experts suggest harm reduction strategies by drug using parents and removal of children where possible. Hospital reports show hundreds of emergency cases and even
Good news for games! Spearheaded by big names like EA, Microsoft, and Nintendo, a new industry initiative helps understanding of accessibility features with 24 “universal tags”, large subtitles, narrated menus and easier saving. The ESA (Entertainment Software Association) will manage the program, and more companies are expected
Eliminate Hearing Challenges Millions of people suffer from hearing loss
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