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• Remembering Laurie Beachell
  December 7, 2024 It is with deep sadness that the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) announces the passing of Laurie Beachell, who died from complications due to pneumonia. As Heather Walkus, CCD’s Chairperson notes, “Canada has lost a remarkable and dedicated champion of disability rights. Laurie served as the National...
• National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Territories Directors
  
• Join the Youth Episodic Disability Forum: Building Community, Driving Change
  Are you a youth living with an episodic disability or a disability professional passionate about supporting young people? The Youth Episodic Disability Forum is your space to connect, collaborate, and advocate for change! This national forum brings together youth with lived experience, disability advocates, and professionals to discuss the...
• Work at NEADS: Hiring a Communications & Partnerships Director
  The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is seeking applications from interested job candidates to fill our Communications and Partnerships Director role! We’re seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, and creative team player who is passionate about expanding NEADS’ outreach to best support disabled...
• Discovering Your Path: NEADS Presents Innovative Approaches to Employment Support Through Virtual Job Coaching
  The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) announces an upcoming webinar showcasing its newest program, ’Building Employment Pathways’, featuring innovative approaches to virtual job coaching and employment support for post-secondary students and recent graduates with disabilities.  Join us on November...
• You Belong in Law School Imagining Futures for Students with Disabilities
  Where are the disabled lawyers? Representations of disabled people in the field of law are few and far between. This lack of representation combined with the myths and mythology of both disability and legal practice means that potential law students with disabilities may be dissuaded from ever applying to law school.  On October 24, 2024...
• NEADS State of the Schools Tour Toronto Stop September 20
  NEADS' State of the Schools Tour – Toronto Stop  Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) as we begin the second year of our hybrid State of the Schools Tour. On September 20, 2024, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm ET, we will be at the Chestnut Conference Center at the University of Toronto, as well as on Zoom, to...
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