How the Government is Lending a Helping Hand to People with Disabilities during the Pandemic
COVID-19 has brought on numerous challenges to everyone across the board, but even more so for people with disabilities. According to Marie-Claude Landry, chief commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights […]
SAD & COVID-19: Experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder while social distancing at home and ways you can get help
By Maryam Sheikh In Canada, 2-6% of the population experience SAD. Women, young people, and those living farthest from the equator are at most risk for this disorder. This year, […]
The Benefits of Virtual Therapy and Online Doctor’s Appointments
Virtual therapy and online doctor’s appointment have been very useful, especially during this new pandemic. Although it did require quite a bit of adjusting for some people, it has helped […]
Sharing Personal Data Online
By Maryam Sheikh The Internet is a wonderful yet dangerous place. It gives us unlimited access to content and information. It serves as a tool that helps keep us informed […]
What are my rights to post-secondary education as a person with a disability?
All educational institutions have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodation, up to the point of ‘undue hardship,’ in order to ensure equity for students with disabilities. The Canadian Charter […]
How Anger Can Make You Better
Do you ever get angry and have no idea why? Anger has always been a big part of being human. Everyone gets upset from time to time. It is a […]
