Disability Action Hall

09/26/2025

Join us tomorrow for the vibrant Arts Market — don't miss out!

MEDIA ADVISORY
📣 For Immediate Release
Inclusive Creations Collective: Color, Craft, Community—For Everyone!
What:
The 2nd Annual Inclusive Creations Collective—a vibrant art show celebrating 15+ artists and vendors with disabilities. Shop paintings, crafts, and one-of-a-kind designs, all priced under $50 to keep art accessible for everyone!
When:
📅 Saturday, September 27
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Calgary Scope Society, 219, 18 Street SE
♿ Accessible venue with free parking
Why:
A community celebration of creativity, inclusion, and social impact. Free entry, affordable art, and a chance to support talented artists of all abilities.
Contact: Gabriella at 403.509.0200

09/24/2025

TheOldY.ca respectfully requests a handover lease to the to safeguard the ongoing development of the Old Y, a heritage building that is known to be the tallest east of Toronto in its inception. Help ensure 65 emerging NGOs can continue to enrich Calgary’s cultural landscape we need more welcoming, accessible spaces for all # accessibility

09/24/2025

Did you k ow Calgary also had a flag raising ceremony! lgary Association of the Deaf along with Deaf Hear Alberta and Connect Society together celebrate International Day of Sign Languages today September 23 and subsequently International week of the Deaf together.

We had a flag raising event today on City Hall with the mayor in attendance.It was an exciting day for all!

On International Day of Sign Languages, which takes place during the International Week of Deaf People, Minister Hajdu and Press Secretary Church took part in the Deaf Flag raising ceremony to celebrate the culture, language and human rights of Deaf people in Canada.

Image description: Minister Patty Hajdu accompanied by Dino Zuppa, Accessibility Standards Canada’s Chief Executive Officer, Steve Desroches, the City of Ottawa’s Deputy Mayor and Christopher T. Sutton, Accessibility Commissioner at the Canadian Human Rights Commission, raising the Deaf Flag.

09/23/2025

We encourage you to learn more with International Week of Deaf Persons Sept. 22nd to 28th. We provided links in our latest post.

09/22/2025

Every voice matters. Every brushstroke tells a story. Let’s come together to celebrate the brilliance of inclusive art!

09/15/2025

🌟 Share Your Experience: Help Shape the Future of Job Coaching for Employees with Disabilities in Alberta 🌟

Mount Royal University, Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) and Canadian Partners in Workforce Innovation (CAN WiN) are partnering on a new project to better understand how job coaching supports employees with disabilities.

We’re looking for Calgarians/Albertans with disabilities (diagnosed or self-disclosed) to share their experiences with job coaching—whether you’re currently employed or not. Your voice will help improve workplace inclusivity, refine support, and shape future policies.
Who can participate?

✔️ Adults 18+ with a disability (diagnosed or self-disclosed)
✔️ Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with refugee status
✔️ Have held at least one job for 1 year (past or present)

Participation opportunities:
🔹In-person roundtable (Calgary – Oct 7th)
🔹Two Virtual roundtables (accessible format, Sept 27th)
🔹1:1 digital interviews
All sessions will focus on your experiences with job coaching, including:
How it supported your workplace integration and wellness
What worked (or didn’t work)
How it influences your long-term job success
📊 The insights gathered will directly inform service providers, employers, and policymakers—helping ensure workplace and service adaptations truly reflect the needs of employees with disabilities.
✨ This is a significant chance to elevate self-advocate voices and make workplaces across Alberta more inclusive.

Contact Rebecca Breland, email: rbeland@mtroyal.ca

09/12/2025

Did you purchase a loaf of bread between 2001 and 2021? Your household may be eligible to apply to the Canadian package bread class action settlement against Loblaws; visit https://www.canadianbreadsettlement.ca/ to learn more.

This website has been established to provide general information related to the proposed settlement of the case referred to as Canadian Packaged Bread Class Actions Settlement.

08/28/2025

Dear Friends,
Members of the Disability Action Hall announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and mentor, Brad Robertson. Our thoughts are with Brad's family and friends. Our hearts are filled with pride for the legacy Brad leaves us to carry forward. We are louder and prouder because of his spirit, passion, and commitment, ensuring all of us thrive and the world is a better place for everyone.

Share memories & support the family

07/31/2025

Getting a little bit excited https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-queerly-disabled-tickets-1461873485949?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=a79e3c6852386a04227b54e40acf17db56909543ff13a9415564fc875a2a1bec1d8114956acb8ab460b3e076cf086d9e5faa20a6f7862e7dda6fb7fcec568214372c07507169cf61e36842a2

06/17/2025

Eligible Canadians can begin applying for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) as of June 20, 2025.

This new benefit, will provide some financial support to Canadians living with disabilities.

For more information you can go to the CDB website https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/disability/canada-disability-benefit.html or you can contact us at info@peoplefirstofcanada.ca

06/03/2025

CBC announced the third round of AccessCBC: A CBC Initiative for Creators with a Disability, a national program for Deaf and disabled creators that will provide training, mentorship and financing support through four programming streams - scripted comedy/drama, unscripted, kids and, new this year, p...

06/03/2025

Yahoo! What a week!

National AccessAbility Week 2025 may be coming to a close, but Canada’s actions to improve accessibility and inclusion continues! ✅

Thank you to everyone who celebrated, shared conversations, or advocated for change. https://ow.ly/qoJc50W1OTe

Let's continue to take action together to pave the way toward a more accessible and inclusive future.

Image description: Thank you for celebrating National AccessAbility Week 2025 with us! Let's continue to take action together! A series of accessibility icons on a road moving forward.