The Live Work Well Research Centre

According to a 2022 @StatCan_eng study, over 66% of persons with disabilities reported at least one unmet need for essential health supports. Read the full article➡️ benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/benefits/chron…

Congratulations LWWRC director, @dstienstra, on her recent journal article, “Disability, Disability Rights, and IR.” Deborah’s article explores disability through the lens of international relations. Check it out: bit.ly/46T8xxI!

The LWWRC hosted the CFDC project from 2021-24. Now hosted by @DAWNRAFHCanada, we've developed materials to summarize our time spent on this project! Check out our news post for the CFDC Narrative Report and for project testimonials and presentations: bit.ly/4kKQA7L

City of Toronto’s Property Tax & Utility Relief programs provide support for low-income seniors and low-income people living with disabilities. Read the full news release: toronto.ca/news/city-of-t…

Help us recognize excellence within our college! Nominate an outstanding professor, instructor, or TA who has made meaningful scholarly contributions to teaching & learning this year. Learn More: uoguel.ph/fvvom

#UofG researchers have been awarded over $16.3 million in funding from @NSERC_CRSNG, @SSHRC_CRSH, and @CIHR_IRSC. This investment supports research and innovation in cybersecurity, health, sustainability and social justice across Canada. Learn more: uoguel.ph/29lw1

Congratulations LWWRC cluster co-lead @leahlevac and co-author Jacqueline Gillis on their latest publication, “Inclusive and Participatory Policymaking at the Local Level: Problems and Possibilities.” Read the full article at bit.ly/4nFE5xa!

Call for participants! @YorkUniversity is inviting South Asian families living in Canada with an autistic family member aged 10–18 to participate in their Family Flourishing Study! To learn more about this opportunity, check out our news post: bit.ly/4ktsSge

🎉🎉Congratulations to our former project lead for the CFDC partnership, Siobhan Grant, on completing her Master of Arts degree in European studies! Check out our news post to learn more about her work and to read the abstract of her major research paper: bit.ly/46CeUoW

📢Blog post announcement! With summer firmly upon us, we’ve compiled a reading list for members to further engage with our 5 research clusters! Check out our blog to find your next summer read with a book that reflects the work we do at the Centre: bit.ly/40BAQwC ☀️

A video is now available on YouTube from the LWWRC’s virtual panel on April 10, 2025, co-hosted with @leahlevac's Canada Research Chair in Critical Community Engagement and Public Policy! Check out our news post for more information: bit.ly/3I4uHD4

City of Toronto introduces CampTO Nutrition Program providing grocery cost relief to Toronto families News Release: toronto.ca/news/city-of-t…

In its effort to build a barrier-free city, #Toronto has unveiled Scarborough's first fully inclusive basketball courts, providing a space for residents of all abilities to come together and experience the joy of the game. #Scarborough #Jumpstart nowtoronto.com/news/toronto-o…

📢Blog post announcement! June is #PrideMonth, a time to celebrate all 2SLGBTQIA+ identities. We reached out to Adam Davies to learn more about sexuality and gender studies at @uofg and how they contribute to Pride on campus. Check out the blog: bit.ly/3ZVtYKl!

🌎June 27 is Multiculturalism Day! Today is dedicated to acknowledging the different cultures that Canada embraces. Learn more about this annual event and how the LWWRC celebrates all cultures in our news post: bit.ly/3TJgA8z.

LWWRC cluster co-lead Adam Davies, and co-authors Cameron Greensmith, Sara Evans, Jalyn Lankford, and Seema Steele recently published the article, “Beyond innocence: the power of young people’s stories in resisting class-based inequality.” Check it out: bit.ly/40nFWwo!

📢Blog post announcement! June is Indigenous History Month and this year we reached out to @uofg master’s student Maegan Ellis to hear about her research and the importance of beadwork in Métis history. Check out the blog at bit.ly/44e61z9!

Congratulations LWWRC cluster co-lead Adam Davies, and co-editors Jessica Prioletta and Kylie Smith on the release of their new anthology, “The Bloomsbury Handbook of Gender and Sexuality in early Childhood.” Check out their new publication at bit.ly/3HS1aMR!

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time to draw attention to Alzheimer’s and conditions involving dementia. Take charge of brain health and learn more about supporting those who suffer from these conditions in our news post: bit.ly/44i8jgG. #ENDALZ

The Digital Accessibility Resource Centre (DARC) at @uofg invites staff and students to join a virtual webinar on July 10 from 1-2pm ET! Hear about accessibility compliance, remediation, and accessible form fields. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4lp5npz