Contents
Access 
Katy Kale and Elver Ariza-Silva Elected as Chair and Vice-Chair to U.S. Access Board 
A Proclamation on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2024 
US Access Board Issues Final Rule Setting Low Transfer Height for Certain Medical Diagnostic Equiptment 
Disability Pride 
What do we mean by ‘Disability Pride’? 
Rewriting The Script On Disability Representation 
Employment 
Canada Unveils Employment Strategy to Close Job Gap for Persons with Disabilities by 2040 
Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities 
Mental Health 
The Winnipeg Foundation makes a $41,000 Grant to Epic Opportunities 
Newsletters 
Co-operation Canada Newsletter 
EASPD Newsletter 
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition 
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) 
Tamarack Newsletter 
Opportunities 
ADVANCE NOTIFICATION - August 1, 2024 - Launch date of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Community - based 2024-2025 Call for Proposals (CFP) for Community-based Project Funding 
The LCO is hiring! 
U.S. Access Board Seeks Financial Program Manager 

Access

Katy Kale and Elver Ariza-Silva Elected as Chair and Vice-Chair to U.S. Access Board

Click on the following link to access the information online: Katy Kale and Elver Ariza-Silva Elected as Chair and Vice-Chair to U.S. Access Board (access-board.gov)

A Proclamation on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2024

Click on the following link to access the information online: A Proclamation on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2024 | The White House

US Access Board Issues Final Rule Setting Low Transfer Height for Certain Medical Diagnostic Equiptment

Click on the following link to access the information online: U.S. Access Board Issues Final Rule Setting Low Transfer Height for Certain Medical Diagnostic Equipment (access-board.gov)

Disability Pride

What do we mean by ‘Disability Pride’?

Click on the following link to access the information online: Disabilities Beat: What do we mean by ‘Disability Pride’? | WBFO

Rewriting The Script On Disability Representation

Click on the following link to access the informtion online: Rewriting The Script On Disability Representation (forbes.com)

Employment

Canada Unveils Employment Strategy to Close Job Gap for Persons with Disabilities by 2040

Click on the following link to access the information online: Canada unveils employment strategy to close job gap for persons with disabilities by 2040 | Lexpert

Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities

Click on the following link to access the information online: Employment Strategy for Canadians with disabilities - Canada.ca

Mental Health

The Winnipeg Foundation makes a $41,000 Grant to Epic Opportunities

For immediate release: July 24, 2024

Epic Opportunities is thrilled to announce a grant of $41,000 from The Winnipeg Foundation. The Foundation’s support will launch a new mental health initiative called “Bridging the Gap”, which focuses on closing the disparity in mental health resources for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Epic Opportunities is committed to equal access to mental health care and to ensuring people living with disabilities have equal access to support as everyone else in our community.

“Our team is acutely aware of the unique difficulties that people with disabilities face when seeking mental health supports,” said Ruby Reimer, Executive Director at Epic Opportunities. “Barriers like communication challenges, inadequate therapy treatment, and stigma around mental health hinder access to care for people with disabilities. Without proper care, people rely more heavily upon crisis services like hospitals and first responders thereby straining an already limited resource.”

The “Bridging the Gap” strategy will focus on Mental Wellness Education Sessions, a Mental Health Practitioner, and therapeutic sessions for the people they serve. There will be collaboration with other healthcare professionals and a focus on therapeutic plans that serve each person. Overcoming barriers is crucial for ensuring equitable and accessible mental health services.  By incorporating these services, Epic Opportunities aims to establish an inclusive environment that caters to the mental health support of every individual.

"This grant will provide mental health resources for staff and for individuals supported by Epic, and it aligns with many of The Foundation's strategic goals," says Neneth Bañas, Manager of Community Impact at The Winnipeg Foundation.

Established in 1972 under the name Hope Centre, Epic Opportunities has more than 50 years of offering comprehensive, person-centered assistance to those with intellectual disabilities. According to Canadian Association of Mental Health, people with intellectual developmental disabilities have increased vulnerability to mental stress compared with people in the general population. From those currently supported by Epic Opportunities, 31% of people served experience the impact of mental health challenges. Access to specialized care is scarce, as family physicians often lack the necessary training to assist this demographic. The “Bridging the Gap” initiative is set on delivering mental health aid, resources, and education to empower individuals with disabilities and tackle mental health care challenges within the community.

For media inquires, contact Stephanie Kababie, Director, Strategic Communications and Philanthropy. Ph: 431-276-9802 Email: stephaniek@epicmb.ca

For more information about Epic Opportunities, please visit www.epicmb.ca.

For more information about The Winnipeg Foundation, please visit their website.  

Stephanie Kababie (pronouns: she/her)
Director, Strategic Communications and Philanthropy
200-1600 Ness Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W7
204-399-3141
Email: stephaniek@epicmb.ca
Website:  www.epicmb.ca

Newsletters

Co-operation Canada Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the newsletter online: Members' Insights- July 25 (glueup.com)

EASPD Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the information online: EASPD Newsletter

Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

Click on the following link to access the information online: Canadian doctors accused of pushing euthanasia. (mailchi.mp)

Click on the following link to access the information online: Saskatchewan euthanasia deaths increase by 25% (mailchi.mp)

Click on the following link to access the information online: Canada's slippery slope. American activist wants Canada's euthanasia law. (mailchi.mp)

National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)

Click on the following link to access the newsletter online: Happy Disability Pride Month! (mailchi.mp)

Tamarack Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the information online: Looking for practical ways to build trust in your collaborative? Join us to learn how to turn over a new leaf in your community work this summer. (tamarackcommunity.ca)

Opportunities

ADVANCE NOTIFICATION - August 1, 2024 - Launch date of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Community - based 2024-2025 Call for Proposals (CFP) for Community-based Project Funding

On August 1, 2024, the Government of Canada will launch the annual New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Community-based stream 2024-2025 Call for proposals (CFP) to invest in projects across Canada. This program is offered through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Please note that the online Application for Funding Form and the Prepare to Apply page will only be available on the NHSP Funding Page as of August 1, 2024. It is important to note that you cannot submit your application before the CFP is officially launched.

Organizations will have a total of six weeks to submit their application, from

August 1 to September 12, 2024 at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). To learn more information about NHSP, please visit the NHSP Page.

Your project must meet all of the following criteria:

• be no longer than 52 weeks;
• request no more than $25,000;
• meet at least one program objective;
• seniors will lead or play a vital role in its planning and/or delivery;
• seek to benefit seniors and communities; and,
• demonstrate cost effectiveness.

Projects must meet at least one of the following program objectives:

• promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations;
• engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others;
• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse;
• supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and,
• providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.

Organizations will be invited to apply for funding that supports the 2024-2025 program’s national priorities:

Priority 1: Supporting healthy aging
addressing social isolation, including through supporting seniors’ digital literacy;
addressing ageism; and,
supporting mental health and seniors living with dementia.

Priority 2: Preventing senior abuse 
providing measures to reduce crimes and harm against seniors including elder abuse; and,
developing educational material to prevent unscrupulous practices, financial fraud and scams from happening to seniors.

Priority 3: Celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion 
promoting intergenerational mentoring and engagement;
advancing Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and helping to secure a better quality of life for Indigenous seniors; and,
collaborating with diverse communities notably by serving members of the following vulnerable groups: have low income, are Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), are 2SLGBTQIA+, are Black or racialized, are members of OLMCs, are persons with disabilities, are immigrants or newcomers, are living in rural and remote settings, are at increased risk of social isolation due to factors such as being an informal caregiver or living alone, and are veterans.

Priority 4: Supporting financial security 
helping seniors navigate and access government services and benefits and providing support to file their taxes; and,
supporting financial empowerment of seniors.

In addition, regional information sessions will be offered to give an overview of this application process. You can take part online or by teleconference. If you are interested, send an email to your nearest New Horizons for Seniors Program office. If you have questions, need help or require an accommodation with this application process, contact your nearest  New Horizons for Seniors Program office and for technical support for GCOS, please visit the Employer Contact Centre on the GCOS website.

We encourage you to follow Seniors in Canada on Facebook and X or consult canada.ca/seniors  to obtain the most up-to-date information about the benefits, programs and initiatives available to seniors. Additionally, we are asking you to please comment, like and share our content to help spread the word about the 2024-2025 NHSP Community-based projects CFP and other important seniors-related announcements. Feel free to use #SeniorsInCanada to join the conversation.  

Get notified of funding opportunities from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by signing up to receive email notifications. To receive regular updates from the Minister of Labour and Seniors, sign up here!

Regards,
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)

The LCO is hiring!

Click on the following link to access the job description for the Project and Website Coordinator Postion: LCO_P_WC_July_2024.pdf (d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net)

U.S. Access Board Seeks Financial Program Manager

Click on the following link to access the information online: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

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