Inspirations News

Bravo À pas de géant/ Giant Steps & Groupe St-Hubert!!

On September 25, the Mackay Centre and Philip E. Layton schools celebrated the grand opening of their fully adapted playground, a collaborative project between the Fondation Habilitas Foundation and the English Montreal School Board.

🎧New podcast episode! Meet Alessia Iglio, the inspiring force behind the DisTheDis movement. Diagnosed with dyspraxia and on the autism spectrum, she’s turned her personal challenges into a mission to redefine what it means to live with a disability. In this episode hosted by Mark Bergman, Alessia and her dad Pietro share her journey of resilience and how she’s empowering others to see ability where others may see limits. Join us for a powerful conversation about overcoming adversity, changing perceptions, and embracing the power of ability.

📣 Grand rendez-vous de la déficience intellectuelle Vivre dans la société, y trouver sa place, participer activement à la réalisation d’activités, s'épanouir... Tous ces objectifs sont réalisables pour les personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle, à condition qu’elles aient accès à diverses mesures pour compenser leurs limites fonctionnelles. Il faut donc offrir aux personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle de l’aide nécessaire au développement de leurs capacités de travail et de leur autonomie fonctionnelle ainsi que des opportunités d'obtenir une rémunération pour qu’elles soient en mesure d’intégrer le marché du travail. Jean Horvais, Suzanne Beaulieu et des personnes participantes ayant une DI parleront du projet de formation en assistance à la médiation artistique de la La Gang à Rambrou le 4 octobre dans le cadre du Grand rendez-vous de la déficience intellectuelle à Shawinigan. 📝 Ne tardez pas, inscrivez-vous dès maintenant, c’est gratuit! 🗓️ Date limite pour s’inscrire : 10 septembre 2024 ℹ️ Pour en savoir plus, visitez https://lnkd.in/eUGTxF-h #SQDI #déficienceintellectuelle #GrandRendezvousDI2024 #GangàRambrou #emploirémunéré #emploi #FAMA

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Montrealer Marc-André Fabien has been a Paralympic movement leader for over 25 years! From raising $10,000 in 24 hours to now serving as President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, his journey is inspiring. Learn about his achievements and plans for Paris 2024. 🏅 Click to read more!

Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of the Imagine Festival, happening on August 4th at the Dunany Country Club. Presented by 4Korners, this inclusive, free arts and family-fun festival celebrates autistic and neurodiverse creativity, showcasing artists of varying abilities while offering fun for the entire family. In this episode, Mark Bergman talks to one of the featured artists, Zach Reisman from Zach Designs, along with his mom Lorri Benedik. Zach shares his journey into the world of art, his experiences at the festival, and the joy he finds in creating. We'll also be chatting with Jaime Bisaillon, the Neurodiversity Program Manager at 4 Korners. Jaime provides insight into the mission of 4 Korners and the goals of the Imagine Festival, emphasizing the importance of celebrating and supporting neurodiverse talent. Tune in to hear about the inspiration behind the festival, the amazing artists involved, and what you can expect when you attend this fantastic event. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming episode that highlights the beauty of neurodiverse creativity and community spirit.

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☕️☀️What an incredible day at the grand opening of Pigeon dans le Parc in Hampstead Park! Watch, as Eve Rochman, Founding Director of Zera Cafe, Jonathan Dresner, owner of Pigeon Café, and Matthew Flanz, who works at Pigeon dans le Parc, chat with Mark Bergman about the café’s mission to blend great coffee with meaningful employment for neurodivergent adults. #montreal #mtl #pigeoncafe #zeracafe #inclusive #inclusiveemployment #inclusiveemployer #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #pigeondansleparc