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What is a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)?

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:30:07 +0000

Guest Blogger: Marie Phillips HBA, RRC, CFDS Marie is a licensed financial planner with IPC Securities Corporation (CIPF member) It is tax time…are you eligible for, or have you considered, contributing to a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)? Anyone with a disability, or who has a family member with a disability, or who works with […]

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Breaking the Stigma: Sexuality and Disability

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:00:23 +0000

Julie Entwistle, C.Dir. (c), MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Co-written by Lauren Halliwushka, Occupational Therapist Unfortunately, in the ongoing quest for an inclusive and equal-opportunity society, “sex” still sells. What used to be in printed material (magazines, newspapers, and fliers) has turned into an online buffet of images that are posted by people […]

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Redefining “Disability”

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:30:13 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) I love the saying that we are all “temporarily able-bodied”. How true. Each one of us, at any time, is one situation, condition, virus, bacteria, accident, or even random event away from becoming disabled physically, emotionally, behaviorally or cognitively. Or, really, many of us are already […]

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When Self-Service is Not an Option – Refueling with a Disability

Erin Ridpath — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:00:43 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) When I was a kid I loved the movie “Back to the Future” with Michael J Fox. I remember clearly the scene where it shows his parents in the 50’s at a gas station – back then, “full serve” meant windows were cleaned, the car shined, […]

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A Step in the Right Direction — Forward

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:00:48 +0000

The Forward Movement, an advocacy group, is working hard to raise awareness and make change in Ontario. The group is working to have Ontario officially adopt the Dynamic Symbol of Access to replace the currently used International Symbol of Access. Why? The dynamic symbol shows action and movement symbolizing differing abilities and can help to […]

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Dear Everybody: Let’s Put an End to The Stigma of Disability

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:00:47 +0000

Children living with disabilities often face a number of physical and mental challenges, however, on top of this are also facing social challenges such as bullying and lack of inclusion. In fact, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital states that 53% of children living with a disability have zero or only one close friend. Holland […]

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The Ability App

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:00:27 +0000

As seen on Ellen! Today we wanted to showcase the inspiring story of a 12 year old boy who saw a person in a wheelchair struggle to open a door and as a result started building an app to help people better navigate communities. Learn more about Alexander’s story and this amazing app by visiting […]

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Disability Sensitivity — How to Guide

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:00:30 +0000

Are you unsure how to interact with someone who has a disability? This blog from The Rick Hansen Foundation offers some handy do’s and don’ts that can help. The Rick Hansen Foundation: The dos and don’ts of disability sensitivity In Ontario, under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), organizations are required to train employees […]

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Parents Call For a Change in Public Opinion

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 12:00:36 +0000

A recent survey suggests that 45% of Canadians believe children with disabilities lead less fulfilling lives. However, this is certainly not the case. While there may be increased struggles, families with disabled children are asking the public to change their views. Learn more in the following article from CTV News. CTV News: Canadians urged to […]

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An OT Knows Helpful Hints For Travel With a Disability

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:00:57 +0000