Hidden Disability

Blue envelope for autistic drivers. A good start, that needs to become more broad. Imagine the benefits if it were paired with a hidden disability symbol.

The Blue Envelope Bill Passes Favorably from the Joint Committee on Transportation Through advocacy, programs that promote inclusion, and engaging the community, The Arc creates tangible changes in the community and in the lives of people with disabilities.

My presentation at the Parks Accessibility Conference, 2023
https://pac2023.ca/conference-recordings/
Scroll down to Day 2. Then click watch on YouTube. Then go to 1:42:20. It ends at 2:04:33. The last 10ish minutes are the live q/a.

Conference Live Stream Recordings Conference Live Stream Recordings Let us know what you thought about this year’s conference by completing our short feedback survey! Below you will find YouTube LiveStream recordings for each…

Another example of how people with hidden disabilities are misunderstood -- with the result being harmful.

Video shows 5 officers tackling mentally ill man. Experts question why. The Arlington police officers took down Delgardo Franklin II after he refused to surrender. It defied their training, a Post investigation found.

I am speaking about the needs of the hidden disability community at the Park Accessibility Conference 2023, tomorrow (Wed.) 12:30-1 pm.
https://pac2023.ca/

PAC2023 Bringing together people with the desire to improve accessibility of our provincial and national parks!

Finding opportunity, Accessibility Standards Canada
I would love someone to do research into the collective needs and shared experiences of the Hidden Disability Community. If I were able I would do this...but I can't.

Collectively, the hidden disability community is larger than the detectable disability community, but is less represented in research and advocacy. Such data and information would build awareness of our needs, as well as influence future research projects and , of course, influence the development of accessibility standards in Canada. We need this research!
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https://accessible.canada.ca/advancing-accessibility-standards-research

It is now time to submit an expression of interest for the opportunity to receive funding. Our program Advancing Accessibility Standards Research, works to build a more accessible Canada.

Your organization should submit an expression of interest if you have research projects that:
· move accessibility standards research forward;
· help create a national network of accessibility expertise;
· engage with:
o people with disabilities,
o other experts, and
o organizations to inform the research
· identify and share:
o research,
o information,
o best practices, and
o tools about accessibility barriers and standards.

Submit your expression of interest by August 18
You have to submit your expression of interest before 3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on August 18 for consideration.

You can read all the details about our grants and contributions program online."

https://accessible.canada.ca/advancing-accessibility-standards-research.

Advancing Accessibility Standards Research - Accessibility Standards Canada Accessibility Standards Canada’s Advancing Accessibility Standards Research program supports research projects that try to find, take away and stop obstacles to accessibility.

Upcoming summit on episodic disability.

2023 Annual National Summit on Episodic Disability and Employment The theme of this year’s Summit is Centering Mental Health at Work This free, virtual Summit is a ground-breaking gathering that highlights research, tools, approaches to creating inclusion a…