Events
This is where we will post upcoming events that we are involved with, or that we are just interested in. Post-event, if it is recorded and we are given a copy, we will post a link on the most relevant page. Let us know of any events you think we should share with the community.
Please Note: we may include our names on these pages, everyone else will be identified as “Contributor” or “Peer” unless express permission has been given. If you have any comments or feedback on anything posted, please contact us.
Event: Disabilities & Human Rights Group Presents: Economic Opportunity, Income & Employment
When: May 31st, 2025 from 10 am to 12:30 pm (EST/EDT)
Location: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library, North Auditorium @ 85 King Street North, Kitchener
Economic Opportunity, Income & Employment
Melanie: I wish I could attend this this event, but we have other commitments. It looks very informative. I was told that their moderator will be Carmen Sutherland. Carmen works for the Waterloo Region Family Network and has personal experience with employment and disability.
If you are interested in going to this FREE event, use the QR code on the poster or click the link below.
Event: Easterseals Disability Film Challenge - WATCH THIS 5 minute FILM!!! Trapped - Written by & Starring Sean Towgood (Toronto, ON)
When: Watch it the week of April 14th - Part of the competition factors in the volume of likes and shares - Time Sensitive!!!
Location: YouTube Link
Trapped
Melanie: Our friend Sean Towgood sent us a link to his new project, Trapped. An amazing short film about the disability experience.
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge: For more information on the festival, click HERE
Please take 5 minutes to watch Sean’s video! Like & Share!
Event: Accessibility Tradeshow
When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST
Location: RIM Park, Waterloo.
SCI Relationship Study
Melanie: Passing on this email we received. Unfortunately, we will be away, but we hope some of you will be able to join in the festivities.
ILWR: The Waterloo Region National AccessAbility Week Planning Committee is excited to announce the upcoming 2025 Accessibility Tradeshow and Conference. This exciting event will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at RIM Park, Waterloo.
Join us for a day of innovation and insight as we bring together industry leaders, professionals, and accessibility experts to explore the latest advancements in accessibility solutions. This event promises valuable opportunities for learning and collaboration.
Stay tuned! Additional details, including speaker announcements, registration, and event updates, will be shared soon.
For more information or to reserve your spot as a vendor, please contact us at: accesstradeshow@ilwr.ca
We look forward to seeing you there!
Kind regards, The Waterloo Region National AccessAbility Week Organizing Committee
Event: Exploring Relations Between Adults with SCI and Their Romantic Partners Survey
When: Open now
Location: Online
SCI Relationship Study
Wallace & Melanie: “Exploring Relations Between Adults with Spinal Cord Injury and Their Romantic Partner” is a study that is currently underway. If you have the time, please consider participating.
Their website states: The purpose of this unique study is to examine adults with spinal cord injury and their romantic partner's impressions towards intimacy, sexuality, and relationship satisfaction through survey-based questionnaires. This study is conducted in collaboration with the University of Ottawa, McGill University, The University of British Colombia Okanogan, and Spinal Cord Injury BC with funding from the Craig H Neilsen Foundation Psychosocial Postdoctoral Fellowship Award.
Dr. M Rocchi, Dr. S Sweet and Dr. H Gainforth