Independent Living Canada Festival and Event Accessibility Project
Independent Living Canada Festival and Event Accessibility Project is in the final stretch of gathering feedback and need your help! 
The new Festival and Event Accessibility Quick Survey is [...]
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates by Debra Erickson
We’re all familiar with Forrest Gump’s words in the 1994 movie “Life is like a box of chocolates." I have purged my cupboards from all tempting holiday treats. Some boxes [...]
Santa’s Helpers Ensure Letters Reach the North Pole
Tracey Barry and Tina Marsh are on a mission to ensure the postal disruption does not stop children from sending their letters to Santa. The heartwarming story, featured in the [...]
Sounds of the Season by Debra Erickson
Maybe it’s Mariah Carey’s “All I want for Christmas” that gets your adrenaline going and your shopping list done. Brenda Lee singing “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” is the motivation [...]
Letters to Myself by Debra Erickson
This month, on November 11th, we’ll take two minutes to pause, reflect on the sacrifice made by those who have served during times of conflict. I make a point each [...]
A Case of Mistaken Identity by Debra Erickson
I would have to say that nine times out of ten when I’m introduced to someone, they will say: “you look very familiar”. This is always followed by: where do [...]
Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Brain Injury
The purpose of this charter is to clearly outline, for people with brain injury, their families, caregivers, and care providers their inherent and unique rights to care and services. This [...]
Provincial Strategy for Brain Injury Support and Advocacy Needed Now by Janelle Breese Biagioni
This post is in response to the recent announcement regarding involuntary care under the Mental Health Act. I want to acknowledge the thoughtful work that has gone into developing this [...]