Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)
@plannedlifetime
CBC News
@cbcnews
Latest news and analysis from CBC News. 🇨🇦
The Globe and Mail
@globeandmail
Canada's national news organization. Customer care: @GlobeHelp. Share info with us anonymously: tgam.ca/secure-drop
wendyporch
@wendyporch
Executive Director at CILT (cilt.ca) supporting dIsability justice and inclusion. Views expressed are my own.
David Eby
@dave_eby
Premier of BC. Leader of the @bcndp. MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey. Husband and father of three.
Laura Tamblyn Watts
@ltamblynwatts
CEO of CanAge-Canada's National Seniors' Advocacy Org Author: Let's Talk About Aging Parents: letstalkagingparents.com
Inclusion BC
@inclusionbc
Inclusion BC is a provincial non-profit that advocates for the full inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in BC.
Richard Zussman
@richardzussman
@GlobalBC Legislative Reporter. Victoria, BC. He/him. C Division curling regular season champ. RTs don't = endorsements. [email protected]
Ian Brown
@brownoftheglobe
writing, painting, reading, skiing
CCRW
@ccrw
Supporting job seekers with disabilities and Employers across Canada to create a more disability inclusive workforce.
LLPearce
@llpearce
almostsoon.blogspot.com
LivMendelsohn
@livmendelsohn
Executive Director @CdnCaregiving. Senior Fellow @MasseyCollege. Optimist. Equity + Advocacy + Disability. Mom of 2 & wife to @alexbozikovic She/her. Own views.
Ralph Goodale
@ralphgoodale
🇨🇦's High Commissioner in 🇬🇧 and Perm. Rep to the IMO. Proud Saskatchewanian. | Haut-commissaire du 🇨🇦 au 🇬🇧 et Rep. perm à l'OMI. Fier Saskatchewanais.
Community Living BC
@clbc_connect
CLBC, a provincial crown agency, delivers supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities and their families in British Columbia.
Inclusion Canada
@inclusionca
The national federation working to advance the full inclusion & human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Ross Chilton
@rosschilton
interested in inclusive, healthy communities and full citizenship for all. Views are my own.
John Horgan
@jjhorgan
Former Premier of British Columbia. Proud dad and husband.
Kev Joseph
@kevjoseph_
Host: #LetsTalk🎙Live with @kevjoseph_ Accounting & Finance Professional | Community Connector | Beta #SpacesHost @TwitterSpaces 🇨🇦🇹🇹
Caring Across Generations #CareCantWait
@caringacrossgen
A movement of caregivers and care recipients working to better care systems so everyone can live, work, age, and parent with dignity. #CareCantWait
Katharine Buchan
@katbuchan
(she/her), #DisabilityJustice, law, policy, comms and real housewives. Tweets are my own.
Jeremy Hunka
@jeremyhunka
Inspiring good in the world, storyteller, homeless advocate, television journalist at Global & CTV. Documentaries around the world. Husband to Alejandra. he/his
Neil Crowther
@neilmcrowther
Strategy. Research. Storytelling. Activism. Co-Convener of #SocialCareFuture. Consultant & irritant. All views expressed my own, tho largely plagiarised.
Waterloo Region Family Network
@familynetworkwr
WRFN is a peer-developed & peer-driven network that supports families of children with special needs, with or without a diagnosis, in all life stages.
Doug Tennant
@douglasrtennant
Supporter of creativity and community inclusion. CEO of UNITI, a not4profit partnership that puts people first. @SBofT Past Chair; @BCCEONetwork Past President.
Benjamin J Davis
@bjdsea
Proud dad and #RTZ fan. Passionate MS advocate. SVP, Mission @MSCanOfficial
L'Appui pour les proches aidants
@lappui
L'Appui contribue au soutien des proches aidants partout au Québec | Service Info-aidant : 1 855 852-7784 ou [email protected]
Human Rights Canada
@cdnhumanrights
The Canadian Human Rights Commission promotes equality and freedom from discrimination. | IG: instagram.com/chrc_ccdp | FR: @DroitPersonneCa
Bridges to Belonging
@btobelonging
We affirm the inherent dignity & worth of people with disabilities,walk with them to overcome isolation,live free of barriers to inclusion&experience belonging.
Rabia Khedr
@rabiakhedr
former Human Rights Commissioner, Activist,Consultant & Motivational Speaker. Views are my own. RTs are not endorsements.
IDC/BCANDS 🇨🇦
@bcands1
IDC/BCANDS is an award winning, Indigenous, non-profit Society advancing the unique disability needs and priorities of Indigenous Peoples and communities.
Meenu Sikand (She/Her)
@msikanda4a
Founder/CEO, Accessibility for All; Views are mine. RT is not endorsement
Amanda Grenier
@amanda__grenier
Professor, Norman and Honey Schipper Chair in Gerontological Social Work @UofT_FIFSW and Senior Scientist with Baycrest’s @rotmanresearch
Center for Independent Futures
@teamcif
We support individuals with disabilities to live full, independent lives with person-centered coaching, supported housing, community activities & consulting.
People First Canada
@peoplefirstca
People First of Canada is the national non-profit organization representing people labeled with an intellectual disability. Our vision is an inclusive country.
ODSP ActionCoalition
@odspaction
Advocacy group led by PWD on ODSP, w/allies (NOT govt affiliated). Defending dignity 4 folks w/disabilities in poverty. Advocate. Educate. Demonstrate 🌈💨♿
Jennifer Muller
@srljmuller
Interested in access to justice. Senior Advisor, Transform the Family Justice System (TFJS) Collaborative. Founding member Access to Justice BC.
Heather Aldersey
@haldersey
Canada Research Chair, Disability Inclusive Development. Scientific Director, Int’l Centre for the Advancement of CBR (ICACBR).
Carla Qualtrough
@cqualtro
Member of Parliament for Delta | Minister of Sport and Physical Activity — Athlete • Advocate • Mother • Leader
Meagan Gillmore
@meagangillmore
Ottawa reporter for @CDNAffairs Occasional freelancer Full-time Toronto Blue Jays fan Opinions my own. RTs not endorsements.
Michael J. Prince
@princepolity
Member of Order of Canada, Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy political scientist, disability advocate, award winning author, happy husband, proud dad & baba
nousha
@stillnoush
apologies for being unapologetic
Michelle🌻
@mssingabout
disability advocate. PhD candidate. Rescue pup mum. chair @disability_wp
James Janeiro 🇨🇦🇺🇦
@james_janeiro
Director of Policy and Government Relations at @CdnCaregiving. Recovering politico. Policy, politics, and advocacy. Elbows up, Canada! #onpoli #canpoli
Amy Ma - 馬錦華 - Settler on Indigenous land
@ctzen_improver
Lover of chocolate and equity. access + equity + healthcare, ally, tea-drinking, babywearing educator. Opinions are my own. @[email protected]
Accessibility Standards Canada
@accstandardsca
Creating accessibility standards. Supporting research to eliminate and prevent barriers. Likes/RTs ≠ endorsements Terms: ow.ly/WNKZ3090pg3 FR: @NormesAccesCA
Family Alliance Ontario
@familyontario
We are an autonomous alliance of citizens who offer knowledge, tools, and networking opportunities, to individuals with disabilities, their families and friends
Alexandre Grant
@grantalexandre
Medical Student, University of Alberta | Government Affairs and Advocacy Chair, Medical Students’ Association | Director, GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada
Disability Without Poverty
@disability_wp
Get the Canada Disability Benefit funded ASAP. We are inclusive, led by disabled people, grassroots based. RTs ❌ endorsements. En français: @LeHandicap_SP
Brenda Lenahan
@brenlenahan
Advocate for disability rights & equity, entrepreneur, mom to kiddo with complex disabilities, optimist (she/her) @BCComplexKids @SparkAdaptive @Disability_WP
bilen mekonnen araya
@bilenaraya
Midwife, PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Science @Queen’s University Canada; Lecturer @University of Gondar Ethiopia
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
@cdncaregiving
A program of the Azrieli Foundation, we are working to make Canada the greatest place in the world to give and receive care.
M
@westgoos
Hi am a person with disabilities a mom of a person with disabilities And I try to get people to chat about being a parent with disabilities is ok
Invisible Institutions
@invinstitutions
A documentary podcast exploring the past and present of institutions for people labelled with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Microboards Ontario
@microboardsont
Advocating for microboards in Ontario & providing people with a developmental disability & families with the resources and connections they need to develop one
Beyond Services
@_beyondservices
Exploring the balance between natural & formal #DisabilitySupports A partnership between @QueensSRT @VelaCanada @PlannedLifetime @PosAbilitiesCA and more
Melkitu Melak
@melakmelkitu
PhD student in Rehabilitation Science, Queen's university,Canada. Interested in researching the experience of family caregivers of children with cerebral palsy.
Disability Debrief
@disdebrief
A disability lens on world news, with curated resources from 145+ countries. By @desibility with @ainekc95 & friends. Sign-up or find @desibility.bsky.social
Reshma Nuri, PhD
@reshmanuri
Research & Learning Coordinator @Queen's, PhD in Rehabilitation Science @Queen's. Research interest includes #disability, #family support, #global health
Gj Huxley
@themadscholar
Mad. Psychiatric survivor. Autistic. Creatively maladjusted writer, artist, and academic exile learning how to live in a mad world. FB/IG: @gjhuxley
Evelyn L Forget
@evelyn_forget
How do we help families access the tools and resources they need to flourish? Historian of economics and public policy analyst with a gender equity lens.
Accessible Canada
@accessiblegc
Info on programs, services and initiatives related to accessibility and persons with disabilities. T&C: ow.ly/WNKZ3090pg3; FR: @GCAccessible
Rachelle Hole
@rachellehole
Co-Director of the UBC Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship
Future of Good
@futureofgood
Connecting you to exclusive social impact news, analysis, and learning information for Canadian social good workers. Tech. Money. DEI. Health. Work. Business.
Alanah Duffy
@alanahduffy
Manager of Government Relations, MS Canada
Access2Accessibility
@a2a11y
Providing a Canadian Central Resource Hub (Digital and In-Person/ Live) for People with #Disabilities; and #Seniors. #Accessibility #A2A11y #A11y
Accessible Employers
@accessemployers
We are a network of change-driven BC businesses that champion more accessible, inclusive workplaces.
Yona Lunsky
@yonalunsky
Director, Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, @camhnews & @hcardd. Passionate about mental health & developmental disabilities. Opinions my own (she/her).
BC Complex Kids Society
@bccomplexkids
A grassroots group of BC families with medically complex kids.
#socialcarefuture
@socfuture
Born in frustration but powered by hope. No one has all the answers but we have a vision to inspire them. Hosted & administered as part of @incontrolorg