February 2025 – Live Work Well Research Centre

Countering Policy Exclusions: Canada, disability, and international commitments – February 27 2025

This panel of civil society leaders and researchers identified key implementation gaps and their implications for people with disabilities. In their discussion, panelists also illustrated how women, girls and gender-diverse people with disabilities provide leadership to counter these failures.

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CERC Health Equity and Community Wellbeing Speaker Series – Mar 5

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 3:30 pm ET, the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing invites you to a hybrid speaker series virtually and at 288 Church St., Toronto – Room 707.

Virtual Panel – Countering Policy Exclusions: Canada, disability, and international commitments

On February 27, from 12:30-2:00pm ET, the Live Work Well Research Centre (LWWRC) and Dr. Leah Levac’s Canada Research Chair in Critical Community Engagement and Public Policy will be co-sponsoring a panel on Zoom.

4 Apps for the Disabled Community

The Live Work Well Research Centre prioritizes making content accessible on the web. But what do we think you should know about apps that are specifically designed for the disabled community? Below are four apps we think should be on your radar, either as a member of the disabled community or not. Each of these apps is available via iOS on the App Store and Android through Google Play.

“Future Life How?”: Destigmatization of Disability Webinar

On Monday, February 24, from 10:30-11:30 am ET and 9:00-10:00pm IST, the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) will be hosting a webinar on Zoom featuring Dilshan Fernando, PhD Candidate in Sociology and International Development.

Collaborative Change Model for the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination

Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination (PTF) is an organization that works collaboratively throughout the community to eliminate poverty. They are informed by diverse voices of experience, to take local action and advocate for system and policy change to address the root causes of poverty.

Don’t Miss Out! Join This New Certificate Program!

The Centre for Community-Based Research (CCBR) is an organization that conducts and promotes community-driven, participatory, and action-oriented research to advance equity and social innovation. They often engage in partnerships with other organizations to help co-design and conduct studies that mobilize the community, system, or organization. Additionally, they help shape funding proposals, co-lead projects, and turn insights into action.

New Zine: “Creating a More Caring University”

The Reimagining Care Cluster at the Live Work Well Research Centre (LWWRC) recently published a new zine called “Creating a More Caring University.”  

CCRW’s Disability Confidence Toolkit

The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) recently released their Disability Confidence Toolkit for employers, providing valuable information on how employers can effectively embed disability initiatives in their workplaces. CCRW is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing meaningful and equitable employment for people with disabilities. For more than 45 years, CCRW has supported job seekers with visible and invisible disabilities while assisting employers in hiring and retaining top diverse talent. Through tailored employment services, personalized goal-setting exercises, resume and cover letter development, and customized disclosure and accessibility resources, CCRW serves a wide range of sectors and industries.

Black History Month at the University of Guelph

February is Black History Month, and this year the Black History Month Committee at U of G has announced the theme to be “Resist, Reclaim, Restore!” The committee, led by Student Experience’s Cultural Diversity Services, chose this theme to honour the strength and resilience of the Black community.

Month: February 2025