Once upon a time… A vulnerable child with complex needs learned to use picture cards to communicate his needs and ideas at school. He learned to use visual schedules, first/then visuals, and social narratives to understand what were initially confusing and chaotic routines in his day.

“Hospital admission rates for vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases more than doubled in 2024-2025 compared with prepandemic levels, and COVID-19 was a major driver, according to a new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information.” #GiftLink 🎁 www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/a0344d6...

Happy Trans Day of Visibility!! ✊🏾💪🏾🏳️‍⚧️

The Covid inquiry has stated #Covidisairborne, last week. They have said the guidance was flawed. Yet where is this massive story in the media? They led with lockdown not on all the lives lost since it ended with the wrong guidance in place! covid19.public-inquiry.uk/wp-content/u...

Using the R-word is just as outdated as formerly accepted customs like ... washing your clothes with urine, or giving your kids heroin syrup. Don't make excuse, stop using that slur, and get with the times, please. youtu.be/bB07h9WM5A8?... #disability #Rword

Survivors deserve seriousness, transparency, and accountability. Protecting children and advocating for those who were harmed when adults failed them is not optional.

Does anyone have experience/advice for getting a corporate job as a mask-wearer? In my current field, work is quickly drying up, but I’d love to know if there are large employers out there (I’m in Ontario, Canada) that are still respectful of employees’ decision to mask.

SERIOUSLY, WATCH THIS: If you really want to understand how huge SUVs and pick-up trucks have ended up being MOST of the vehicles out there in our cities, and the absolutely INSANE consequences of that, watch this easy-to-watch video by #NotJustBikes. Then please share it as much as you can.

Canadians, sign this petition to stop the use of the Notwithstanding clause against trans Canadians. This is about provinces denying human rights, because trans rights are human rights. SIGN.

COVID-19 increases your risk of heart attacks, blood clots, strokes, & more. The risk of heart problems from COVID-19 infection is significantly higher than the risk from vaccines. Protect your heart by getting vaccinated & taking other steps to avoid COVID & Long COVID. See the data: bit.ly/4kl36Mz

Please, #VaccinesWork! 🙏 Children’s hospitals in Canada face flood of flu visits as doctors urge families to get vaccinated www.cbc.ca/news/health/... by @LaurenPelley "...higher volumes are already putting strain on the hospital’s limited capacity ... worst is yet to come..."

From earthquakes to wildfires, Canada is woefully ill-prepared for disasters theconversation.com/from-earthqu...

They don’t call them Republikkkans for nothing!

Australian scientist who alerted world that COVID is airborne wins top science prize When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.

“Because COVID destabilizes the immune system, researchers are now beginning to see a link between repeat COVID infections and rising cancer rates in young people. One study recently found that a COVID infection can accelerate or increase cancer risk…”

"Mate, I can't do anything but tell it to you straight. This Canada thing is literally the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The Canadians ran an advertisement showing Ronald Reagan being against tariffs. Guess what? Ronald Reagan was against tariffs."

5 yrs after the start of the worst health crisis in memory, there is a national conversation waiting to be had about the roles of the individual, society and the state in such a crisis. What is my responsibility to myself and to my community, and what is the responsibility of the state towards us?

Today is National Coming Out Day 🚪 No matter who you are — what age, race or gender — it’s never an easy thing to be honest and vulnerable in a culture of stigma but I promise you, life outside the closet is worth it. Amazing how this tiny clip from the sitcom BROOKLYN NINE-NINE nailed it ❤️

#Canada issues warning for citizens with gender-neutral passports travelling to U.S. Global Affairs says 'X' marker may not be recognized at the border DO NOT GO TO THE USA! www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Sign, put out by PHAC, displayed inside a doctor’s office washroom during year 6 of an airborne pandemic. Like, yes, wash your hands but come on….le sigh.

“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.” Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!

Relaxing timeline cleanse: view from a paddleboard in Southwestern Ontario. Sound up.

I think about this quote a lot...

Florida's surgeon general is ending vaccine mandates in schools, and he isn't stopping there

Turns out “the American Dream” was hiding in #Canada all along. youtu.be/6gXJxgCqMC0

If anyone is curious about the air quality in London, Ontario rn or the fact that n95s keep shizz out of your lungs…

The Special Education funding model in #OntEd is broken, and it's hurting our kids. We need: 1) Funding based off of actual needs and programs 2) Funding based on current demographics data (not outdated census data from 20 years ago) 3) Funding indexed to inflation

People continue to act like disabled & covid caution folks want to return to lockdowns. We don’t. We want clean air in public spaces. Paid time off. Better access to testing. Free respirators and mandatory masking in healthcare. Those steps would drastically reduce spread.

"It's goodbye to education From radio and tv stations..."

This is so Canadian. Body Break doing a special elbows up get out to vote segment.

Post-secondary schools are in a crisis situation. The federal & provincial govts need to step up to save them before it's too late www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

ElectoFacts from Elections Canada. It debunks misleading claims being spread about the election. #cdnpoli #canpoli #elxn45 www.elections.ca/content.aspx...

This was taped over a decade ago - we couldn't trust Poilievre with our democracy then, and we absolutely cannot trust him with it now.

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Forward, every day, in all weather. #FanjoyVsPoilievre #TogetherWeCan #CarletonDeservesBetter

Pass the Sheela Basrur Act. It’s right there. Depoliticize public health. Most people don’t know about this because Canadian media failed to cover it. www.ola.org/en/legislati...

Today, on the Trans Day of Visibility, and every day, our message is clear: trans rights are human rights. 🏳️‍⚧️ And if you can’t be visible, if the hate feels too heavy some days, know that we see you and we love you. 🩵💗🤍

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"If we were to see immune damage manifesting at a population level, it would look like what we’re seeing today: big waves of common illnesses. Unusual spikes of uncommon illnesses. Course reversal for previously declining and eliminated illnesses. An unexplained, global wave of sickness."

Happy International Women's Day! May every woman find their way into the room where their voice is most needed—whether that's a board room, a legislature, or a PTA meeting. When we stand up and speak our values, women change the world!

This International Women’s Day, remember that women are disproportionately impacted by many chronic illnesses. We’re more likely to be abandoned by our spouse/partner when we become disabled, and mistreated/gaslit by the medical profession Women’s rights & disability rights are uniquely intertwined

You know what's really beautiful this time of year? The Gulf of MEXICO!!!

This is a great reminder that human health progress is not natural/inevitable. Research, funding, and other concrete actions are needed to keep progressing and, let's face it, to preserve the progress already attained to date.

No, she didn’t “sign up for that” when she became a nurse. No, it’s not “just part of the job” of an Educational Assistant or Educator. Women in the caring professions deserve to be safe at work. All workers deserve to be safe at work. Full stop.

@jgarber11.bsky.social I recognize this guy! Welcome to The Good Place!