really great article with Al Etmanski great way to start a new year! Disability advocate Al Etmanski wants Canada to make history with a new guaranteed-income policy /via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

every day, everywhere just about everyone is taking care. A caring relationship is the basic ingredient of democracy

Just a reminder folks - if you support the new BC Indigenous-focussed graduation requirement, it's important to let the Ministry of Education know (via an on-line feedback form on the engagement site). engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/…

Upcoming Online PATH and Person Centred Planning Training imagineacircle.com/2022/04/11/upc…

"I feel like nothing ever changes and people with disabilities are trapped in this system designed to keep us depressed and poor". -A.S., BCPF Member

Congratulations Merritt Central! Your resiliency, strength, & determination should make you proud! Through fires, floods, & pandemic you were able to shine, teaching, modelling, & earning credit for your commitment to mental & physical health School District 58 Merritt Central Elementary

This is truly an honour. Wow. I’m sweaty and blushing.

I’m often asked for “evidence” ungrading works. I start by pointing to the copious evidence that traditional grades and standardized assessment are inequitable. Asking hard questions about bad assumptions institutions make about the efficacy of grades IS the work of ungrading.

Please stop saying that we need to increase teacher salaries in order “recruit the best and brightest” as if the best and brightest are not currently teaching. We need to increase teacher salaries because those currently teaching deserve and earned it.

What a beautiful day today! @BCCultureDay event went so well, warmed my heart and I am so thankful to all who were partners, all who participated and all who supported from afar. We are all in this together and today was but one way community comes together in beautiful ways. 🙌🏽

Invitation, discovery and engagement: Great real-life examples of families inviting community in to help them with planning. imagineacircle.com/2022/11/18/inv…

"Through the interwoven narratives of a POV family story with key institution survivors, the film asks: how do we allow ourselves to dehumanize the most vulnerable people in our care?" cbc.ca/documentarycha… Important history that everyone should see.

What does #citizenship mean? It's not being part of an elite club... it means stepping up and acting to take care of the world, together with others. @MarkusVahala Citizen Network Tim Keilty Citizen Network Research UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 Fearless Cities: South Yorkshire Constitutional Reform SDS Network Neal Lawson

Q3: one of the most common barriers I've seen to quality improvement over the years is leaders losing interest or energy or moving on to other priorities. Most large scale change efforts fizzle out. Having constancy of purpose for the long haul is critical for sustainable

I'm so excited about this!! - Workshops, panels, and in-depth discussions led by disabled people and other experts - Professional development opportunities - A community passionate about supporting disabled children, youth and adults -Deep early bird discount Join us!! #bcpoli

great work Sam Bradd