May 14th, 2012
Long ago someone decided there should be another language when it comes to disability. Words such as ‘toileting’ instead of bathroom, ‘integration’ instead of attending class and of course one of my favourites,’ inclusion’ when all we want for our children is to have friends and belong.
Rob and I have worked hard to make sure that others see Shannon… Continue reading
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May 14th, 2012
Yesterday was Mother’s Day in Canada. My mother is a feisty 90 year old and right now she’s in an isolation bay at her local hospital. C-Difficil, that scourge of modern health care facilities is the culprit. My sister and I are tag-teaming staying with Mum and it’s all gloves and gowns.… Continue reading
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May 10th, 2012
At a recent Public Policy Forum dinner honouring Canada’s six living former Prime Ministers, Joe Clark spoke about the critical talents required for a changing world. It is a world in which non – governmental organizations may have more power and influence than states themselves. He cited these examples. Amnesty International… Continue reading
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May 10th, 2012
I love clothes, I love fashion, I love feeling wonderful in clothes I love, I love shoes, I love getting dressed up for parties, I love getting my hair done, I love the way I feel when I get dressed up and go out. That’s the girl in me. The activist in me makes me interested in the connection between… Continue reading
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May 8th, 2012
I posted my first story on Tyze 463 days ago!! It was the “sort of end” to the long process of adopting my first child, Leo.
My son Leo was born in Florida on January 24th, 2011. I was heading down to Florida for his birth the day before and was feeling pretty overwhelmed and excited. A very good… Continue reading
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May 8th, 2012
Today marks the mid-point of National Nursing Week. This year’s theme identified by the Canadian Nurses Association is “The Health of Our Nation”. The international theme this year is “Closing the Gap: From Evidence to Action”.
These themes speak to the heart of our family life and what nursing means to Nicholas’ wellbeing. Nick could not survive without… Continue reading
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May 6th, 2012
Tyze was featured in a Tedx talk given by Dr. Onil Bhattacharyya (wecindy11 min mark) fascinating talk where Dr. Bhattacharyya talks about shifting from an individual model of care to a network model of care: http://www.tedxstouffville.com/speakers.php#Onil
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May 6th, 2012
Over the last week, I have been busy – let me bring you up to date. Last Wednesday, May 2, I tuned in to a podcast of the MARS lecture on “Austerity and Innovation” given by Geoff Mulgan who is the Chief Exec of the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) in the UK.… Continue reading
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May 2nd, 2012
My mini-series on social innovation in Canada will be continued tomorrow. I’m still compiling my notes from a fascinating webcast today from MARS Discovery District in Toronto.
In the meantime, I find myself trying to control my outrage over a story in the news about a couple who are being threatened with losing their newborn baby to foster care.… Continue reading
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May 1st, 2012
This morning, I was sitting in my dressing gown, coffee in hand, while I perused the Globe and Mail on my Ipad. A story caught my eye: “Using Competition to Fuel Social Innovations“.
Social innovation is a concept that Wikipedia describes as new strategies, concepts, ideas and organizations that meet social needs… Continue reading
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