By Pat Irwin Reducing risk for PWDs and vulnerable adults The 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic has created the biggest social experience of our time; quarantine and self-isolation. Spending this much time alone or with our immediate families, we have learned a lot about ourselves, our family members, essential work and our society. Our challenge is to […]

Here are some of the most common questions caregivers have asked during the pandemic. We hope these experts, answers will help you. Q: Is it safe for me and my children to visit older adults in our family during this time? Everyone should be aiming to interact closely with as few vulnerable adults as possible […]

By Joanna Samuels The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been devastating. Many people have lost their jobs and face financial challenges while companies are cutting back and some are closing down. The good news is that supermarkets, as well as many other companies and organizations like delivery services and online shopping considered “essential […]

By Kevin Spurgaitis What employers need to know about bringing people back to work, including employees with disabilities. As Canadians continue to address the great challenges of COVID-19, many employers are working to remove the barriers that affect the employees who are among the one in five Canadians living with a disability, many of whom […]