“Being a caregiver of those with intellectual disabilities and/or those with developmental disabilities can be both rewarding and challenging. This toolkit is designed to provide families with strategies to help individuals navigate their needs and balance them with the needs of their loved one. “ Click on the link below to visit AIDE Canada’s site …
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Parent and Caregiver Academic Articles
These academic articles describe research related to the complex experiences of parents and caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions. Articles range from well-being to monitoring the effects of support systems created by the Canadian government. Click the links below to visit articles on these topics.
Indigenous and Autistic: Nothing About Us Without Us
This is an article by Jim Meunier (they/them) an autistic and Algonquin individual for UC Davis’s Live Well Research Centre. Here is the opening excerpt from their article: “April is World Autism Month, which is intended to promote connectedness with and inclusion of autistic people. It was previously known as “Autism Awareness Month,” and some organizations …
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The Rights of People with Disabilities in Canada
A resource for individuals and organizations to understand the rights of peoples with disabilities in Canada as well as how to access supports to uphold these rights. For Individuals with disabilities: This includes information on Accessibility, Human Rights, Employment Equity and many more. Click the link below to learn more and visit the site.
BC Aboriginal Network on Disabilities Canada – Lori Gauthier
Indigenous Disability Support Services. Services include: Assistance with funding applications (Jordan’s Principle applications, DTC, PWD, etc) They can also help advocate and support students. This resource was submitted to the library by Lori Gauthier. Click the link below to explore further!