HIVandRehab

08/15/2025

Date Corrections: Elisse Zack Award for Excellence in HIV and Rehabilitation - Call for Nominations -

Nominations for the 2025 Elisse Zack Award for Excellence will be accepted until August 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EDT and must include:

08/15/2025

Elisse Zack Award for Excellence in HIV and Rehabilitation - Call for Nominations -

Nominations for the 2025 Elisse Zack Award for Excellence will be accepted until August 129, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EDT and must include:

08/15/2025

New Episode Alert.

What happens when you grow up disabled in a world that wasn’t built with you in mind?
In this powerful episode of The Realize Podcast, host Shaun Proulx speaks with two remarkable young people who share what it’s like to face the world with courage and vulnerability, from making friends and dating, to job hunting and self-advocacy.

Their journeys are eye-opening, deeply moving, and a must-hear for anyone wanting to better understand inclusion and resilience.
Click below to listen now and prepare to be change:
lnkfi.re/PBabsG

Big thanks to Shaun for continuing to hold space for stories that truly matter. Your commitment to representation and dignity is everything.

08/14/2025

New Episode Alert!
What happens when you grow up disabled in a world that wasn’t built with you in mind?
In this powerful episode of The Realize Podcast, host Shaun Proulx speaks with two remarkable young people who share what it’s like to face the world with courage and vulnerability — from making friends and dating, to job hunting and self-advocacy.
Their journeys are eye-opening, deeply moving, and a must-hear for anyone wanting to better understand inclusion and resilience.
Click below to listen now and prepare to be changed:
👉 lnkfi.re/PBabsG
Big thanks to Shaun for continuing to hold space for stories that truly matter. Your commitment to representation and dignity is everything.

08/14/2025

Rechie Valdez, ministre des Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada, annonce le financement d'un nouveau projet de Réalise.

14 août 2025 Sur la photo (de gauche à droite) : Chi Nguyen, députée de Spadina – Harbourfront ; Ingrid Palmer et Melissa Egan de Réalise; l’honorable Rechie Valdez, ministre canadienne des F…

08/14/2025

Rechie Valdez, Canada`s Minister of Women and Gender Equality, announces funding for a new Realize project.

August 14, 2025 Pictured (left to right): Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament for Spadina – Parliament; Ingrid Palmer and Melissa Egan from Realize, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Canada’s Minister of…

08/13/2025

Just published!
Excited to share a new article titled "Goals in motion: exploring goal setting among adults living with HIV who participated in an online community-based exercise intervention" — the result of important work led by Kelly K. O'Brien, Puja Ahluwalia, and an incredible team of collaborators.
This paper dives into how goal setting plays a role in the lives of adults living with HIV who take part in online, community-based exercise programs. It's a meaningful contribution to rehabilitation science and community health.
Read the full article here: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/rehabilitation-sciences/articles/10.3389/fresc.2025.1644139/full

08/12/2025

August 9, marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a time to honour the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities around the globe.
At Realize, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples, recognizing the strength of their knowledge systems, the importance of self-determination, and the necessity of meaningful reconciliation.
This year’s theme, “Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Our Shared Responsibility”, reminds us that the work does not end on a single day, it is a continuous commitment to allyship, inclusion, and action.

08/11/2025

🇨🇦 Montréal, c’est le temps de célébrer!
As your vibrant city gets ready to shine with Pride, Realize is honoured to be part of the celebration from August 8 to 11.

We support 2SLGBTQ+ people navigating episodic disabilities, and we're building a future that includes everyone.

📍Pass by our booth during Pride Weekend to learn more, share space, and say bonjour!

From all of us at Realize: Bonne Fierté, Montréal! 🌈