January 26
February – the month where some of us are fully enjoying winter in all its splendor, and others of us are counting down the days until spring. Either way, there are some wonderful activities to take advantage of this month, especially for Family Day weekend. So whether you try something new or attend an old favourite, […]
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April 29
Citizenship Edition: Spring 2014 We at EAFWR are proud and excited to share the very first edition of the I Choose Dignity Press. This magazine will be issued twice a year and will focus on telling the stories of families and individuals we support, celebrating our community and igniting conversation. This issue is all about […]
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February 4
Friends Forever! The following article, Making it Sustainable by allienordman, was featured on the Cincibility blog (www.cincibility.wordpress.com). Cincibility is a community of writers who care about inclusion in Cinicinnati, USA. Check it out for its thoughtful, relevant and often provocative articles. The piece that follows really brings to light something that is so important about friends […]
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December 19
December 6 and 8, Santa Claus made his way from the north pole to spend some time with EAFWR. What a great couple of days it was. For so many kids and adults that are supported by EAFWR, going to a crowded mall is just not an option – sensory overload to the maximum. For […]
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December 2
When reflecting on citizenship, as a parent of children with disabilities, I feel bewildered. I’m struck immediately with a dissonance of meanings. Shall I write about what citizenship is supposed to be, or shall I write about how it is yet another term that serves to exclude my daughter, whose body can’t quite fit the […]
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