(1/7) It's Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week! This year, Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week started October 19 and will go until October 25. Let's use #invisibledisabilitiesweek to shine some light on this topic! Have a look through this thread to learn more about #invisibledisabilities

(1/4) 📣 NEW EVENT ALERT! 📣 NEADS is hosting an online workshop on October 28th from 5:00-6:00pm ET about the use of AI for accommodations and navigating disclosure in the workplace. Registration is required, please register at buff.ly/Y2URBpG

📣 LAST CALL FOR ENROLLMENT! 📣 Enrollment in the Building Employment Pathways Project closes on October 31st, 2025, so be sure to enroll before the end of the month! To apply or learn more about the program, head over to buff.ly/XePUVq6

(1/4) October 10th is World Mental Health Day! Each year, this day serves as an important reminder that mental health is a vital aspect of our daily lives that cannot be ignored. What are you doing to spread awareness about mental health in your #community?

(1/5) One week left to apply! Applications for the AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship are due at 8pm ET on Friday, October 10th.

(1/1) Did you know that September is International Pain Awareness Month? Use #PainAwarenessMonth to help spread awareness about pain and pain-related disabilities. #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth

@lifeofaphd gave us all the info on her back-to-school preparations, from what she packs in her bag to the supplies inside her emergency kit! #LetNEADSKnow about all the things you include in your kit!

(1/2) the cost of post-secondary education is often the most significant barrier for students with disabilities to even get started on their journey. the following programs may be useful for you or a student in your life to access in order to ease the financial burden 🧵 :

(1/2) have you ever had a professor or instructor tell you they won’t respect your academic accommodations? have you needed to drop a course, switch sections or pull out of a term altogether because you can’t access your education?

(1/2 we NEAD(s) to add members to our board of directors (BOD) this fall! thinking about adding an extra-curricular to your schedule? we have the perfect opportunity - join the NEADS BOD and represent your province/territory! buff.ly/HVGIfi6

(1/2) have you ever wondered how to make the transition from high school to post-secondary as a student w/ a disability? are you supporting a disabled student as they begin post-secondary & are struggling to find out how to make sure they receive academic accommodations?

🍎 back to school with the #MyNEADSNetwork 🍎 we asked #MyNEADSNetwork member Sahara how she prepares for the school year & she provided us with some back-to-school essentials for students with rheumatic diseases! #LetNEADSKnow what is in your bag this academic year in the comments 💬

(1/1) NEADS is excited to release our newest resource – the student rights toolkit! find this document in our bio and explore how to make sure you receive your academic accommodations this year by leveraging human rights 🔗 link: buff.ly/haAyutb

(1/1) starting to plan your first day of school outfit and having trouble finding accessible outfits? NEADS is here to help – check out some options for adaptive clothing & tools that can help you feel your best! #LetNEADSKnow about your favourite accessible clothing tips 🧵

(1/7) we're still re-reading our white paper “A Case for Decoupling Employment Income From Benefits for People with Disabilities" and are wondering why the benefits cliff still exists in 2025. this thread will explain how we can fix this 🧵

(1/9) at the end of disability pride month, NEADS would like to remind our community that disabled futures are possible and beautiful! 🧵

(1/1) the moving lives forward scholarship program is a great opportunity to receive financial assistance if you are a post-secondary student who has received adult services in the mental health & addictions program in newfoundland and labrador! this round of applications closes on august 1st ⏰

(1/10) last week’s self-care tips for disabled activists touched on the power of collective community care. let’s explore mutual aid – a decentralized network of carers formed in disabled community 🧵 :

(1/1) have you been searching online for scholarships as a physically disabled post-secondary student studying in ontario? NEADS has you covered on DisabilityAwards.ca - the tamara gordon foundation scholarship closes soon so you should apply today!

NEADS' white paper "A Case for Decoupling Employment Income from Disability Benefits" was released last week and can be accessed here: buff.ly/8FeIzbA

(1/7) disability pride month can be exciting, but it can also be tiring to flex self-advocacy muscles all the time as people with disabilities. we’ve collected some of the best self-care advice tailored to disabled people to keep in mind year-round 🧵:

(1/10) this week is all about #ACaseForDecoupling: why is there a gap between disability benefits and the true cost of living in Canada? the benefits gap exists when government benefits do not match the cost of living.

(1/12) this week is all about #ACaseForDecoupling so, what does it mean to decouple employment income from disability benefits?

(1/12) NEADS is excited to share our white paper “A Case for Decoupling Employment Income and Benefits for People Living with Disabilities” in collaboration w/ @ccdonline, Manitoba League for Persons with Disabilities, Sustainable Livelihoods Canada, and @AQEIPS!

(1/1) our scholarship features are so back!! are you hard of hearing & from newfoundland and labrador? check out the CHHA-NL scholarships on DisabilityAwards.ca to support your post-secondary journey!

(1/4) happy disability pride month ☺️ many post-secondary institutions are beginning to offer disability studies programs. check out program websites for more info – disabled students in disability studies programs can help lead the way for change! here are some recs:

summer is such a great time to take some time to invest in yourself – why not try mentorship? check out this throwback NEADS video featuring Elizabeth Mohler and Lisa Kelly discussing all the ins and outs of mentorship: buff.ly/5eqKyG0

(1/12) NEADS is excited to share our white paper “A Case for Decoupling Employment Income and Benefits for People Living with Disabilities” in collaboration w/ @ccdonline, Manitoba League for Persons with Disabilities, Sustainable Livelihoods Canada, and @AQEIPS!

(1/16) it's the last installment of our hot NEADS summer: we asked the #MyNEADS instagram community about travelling while disabled & here’s what they said:

mylearning coach offers amazing opportunities for students with ADHD, autism and/or mental health conditions to receive access to services through federal funding streams: buff.ly/c2eq4AY

(1/16) it's the last installment of our hot NEADS summer: we asked the #MyNEADS instagram community about travelling while disabled & here’s what they said:

(1/4) 🌈 2SLGBTQIA+ pride month: shared histories of the 2SLGBTQIA+ and disabled communities 🌈

(1/4) traditional job coaching focuses mainly on your resume and interview skills. the NEADS Building Employment Pathways program goes deeper to create a holistic approach to employment exploration! click the link in our bio to try a coaching session for FREE today ☺️

need some new additions to your summer reading list? try one of these incredible books featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ and disabled representation! #LetNEADSKnow in the comments if we've missed your fave book in this genre 📚

(1/2) mental health awareness month has ended but NEADS believes it is critical to talk about mental health year-round, especially for the disability community. @nnmhrnsm.bsky.social‬ does incredible work at the intersections of disability and mental health & are led by a by-and-for team 🩵

(1/7) pride season is upon us, NEADS community 🏳️‍🌈 many 2SLGBTQIA+ people love to attend pride festivals and parties throughout the summer, which is why it is so important to ensure 2SLGBTQIA+ spaces are as accessible as possible. this thread explores accessibility at pride 🧵 :

(1/1) hey NEADS community – any budding journalists waiting for their big break? the shared bylines david brown scholarship for visually impaired journalists may be for you – check it out today:

(1/6) what if it all goes wrong? even if you’ve planned a trip perfectly, many elements are out of your control and something may not go exactly as planned. check out this thread for tips on how to solve travel crises 🧵 :

(1/4) the team at NEADS wants to wish our community a very happy 2SLGBTQIA+ pride month! all month, we’ll be talking about the intersections of the disabled and 2SLGBTQIA+ community – today, we’re setting the stage by talking about the relationship between our communities 🌈

there's only one month until the Canada Disability Benefit is set to be launched but there’s a lot of unanswered questions from the disabled community. @theglobeandmail.com‬ raised many of these important inquiries in this article published last sunday:

(1/1) are you a grad student looking for funding for the fall semester? DisabilityAwards.ca has many scholarships you can apply for, including the CNIB Master’s Scholarship: buff.ly/nxYXy3S

(1/5) did you know that one of the awards offered through our winter Financial Assistance Program is a grant for ergonomic equipment? check out how one of those grants was used by a disabled post-secondary student this semester:

(1/5) NEADS is disappointed to learn that Humber Polytechnic has chosen to lay off all their Accessibility Consultants. with caseloads of over 400 students each, Accessibility Consultants support students w/ a wide variety of disabilities & academic accommodation needs.

(1/3) ✨ meet our pathways coaches! ✨ our Building Employment Pathways coaches bring diverse experiences and training to support your employment journey. meet rachel, one of our dedicated coaches who specializes in helping participants discover their unique strengths 💛

(1/1) NEADS new brunswick community – check out this amazing bursary! apply today for a bursary valued between $500-$3,000 before the applications close on may 31:

(1/3) NEADS is thrilled to share a resource to support disabled job-seekers in this hard-to-navigate job market: able & available!

(1/8) hey NEADS community! our winter financial assistance program closed earlier this year, our recipients have let NEADS know the bursary has impacted them 💕 here’s what Becca L. has to say 🧵 :

(1/4) NEADS is seeking applications for disabled post-secondary students and new graduates to join our board of directors! we are currently accepting applications from individuals based in quebec, prince edward island & the territories.

NEADS community - check out this accessibility symposium hosted by the ontario council for universities libraries! this FREE event is hosted virtually from june 17-19 💫 (admin will be there - join them to learn so much about accessibility in academic librarianship)

(1/1) the CCHA-Edmonton Academic Scholarship is available to all residents of alberta attending a post-secondary institute in northern alberta! sound like you? apply today on DisabilityAwards.ca: buff.ly/ziqEGQB