It was an absolute pleasure seeing our work turned into valuable workshops designed by us to deliver to individuals not familiar with ableism and how it affects each of us in some way. Our facilitators, all experts in their own right, and the support of the John Humphrey Centre, delivered excellent teachings and were imperative to the success of this project!
Read MoreThe Action on Ableism Gathering brought together representatives from arts organizations, funders, and artists with disabilities to discuss and address the pressing issues faced by disabled artists and to brainstorm ways to bridge the gaps in accessibility, funding, and inclusion.
Read More"ArtAbilize: Challenging Ableism" is a zine born from the collaboration of creative minds within the disability community. Originating from the Action on Ableism Retreat during the 2023 National AccessAbility Week, this zine captures the journey of breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity.
Read MoreArticle one of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights begins, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Human dignity and rights begin with the question, “May I use the washroom?”
Read MoreDisability is a heterogeneity and treating it as a homogenous experience is the root of ableism, racism, sexism, homophobism, agism, and all forms of descrimination.
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