AccessAbility Week 2021

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7 accessibility icons on a blue rectangle with four photos of a smiling Indigenous man, a smiling young woman, a smiling woman swimming, and a woman using sign language. On the right side of the image are the words "National AccessAbility Week. May 30 to June 5 2021. Hashtag accessible canada. Hashtag Access Ability. Canada watermark.

Did you know that May 30 to June 5, 2021, is National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada? It is celebrated every year to honour the valuable contributions and accomplishments of Canadians with disabilities.

International Nurses Day 2021

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Nurses are some of the first health care workers we interact with when seeking treatment. Nurses and other frontline workers play a vital role in making sure we get the care that we need and that we’re treated with dignity and respect.

5 Tips for Those Going Dry this January

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Reducing your alcohol consumption can have a big impact on your physical and mental health. For women who are pregnant or at risk for becoming pregnant, going alcohol-free is important for their health and that of their future child. Whether you are committing to reducing your alcohol consumption this January, or you are pregnant and going alcohol-free, here are five tips to help you achieve your goals.

12 Days of Mocktails

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December is upon us and with it comes all the excitement of the holiday season. Although our celebrations may look a little different this year, it is important that we continue to support those who are choosing not to drink. There is no safe time, no safe amount, and no safe type of alcohol to consume during pregnancy. The safest … Read More

FASD is a Unique Disability

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Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities

“Realizing the rights of people with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future” – The United Nations The goal of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is to raise awareness of disabilities and promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. In honour of … Read More