The AGO is a large gallery with all kinds of works of art from all over the world and right here in Canada and Toronto. Expect to be challenged to think about the world we live in by experimental contemporary …
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Fact Sheet
A visual impairment is the consequence of a functional loss of vision, rather than the eye disorder itself.
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Voice is a critical part of supporting people with disabilities. We have to understand what a voice is. It is more than the physical sound that people make. It is more than language. It is communication in whatever form that …
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What is Inclusion? When we talk about Inclusion, we talk about appreciating diversity and what makes each of us different and unique. Inclusion is about making everyone feel welcome without trying to change them, silence or negate some parts of …
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There are a lot of things to think about when you are trying to decide what cell phone will be good for you. The first thing you must do is decide on the maximum amount of money you want to …
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Sometimes, your financial situation gets so out of hand that you don’t know what to do. You have not been watching your spending and it creeps up on you. You might realize that there is a problem only when you …
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A word about planning… With the shift from institutions to individuals, it is important to consider how to get people involved in planning for their futures and expressing what they want. A person-directed plan tells us about the focus person, …
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As mentioned in the previous articles, the observations of family, friends and/or support person are critical in documenting important information that can be relayed to the Doctor. In Ontario, short term support via Community Care Access may be requested to …
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If you rely on family members for help with your day to day finances, it’s possible you also rely on using a family member’s bank account for storing your money. While having someone else have control over your finances might …
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Cell Phone context story My name is Phyllis and I would like to tell you about why I got a cell phone and how it helps me. A long time ago I was living at home with my mom and …
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