Archive from disability
The Power of Disability Concert
The Power of Disability Concert is a live-streamed celebration showcasing the power of disability through music, storytelling, and humour. It will entertain and bring joy and laughter into your lives, […]
Read MoreUsing a Trust During a Pandemic
by Laurie Geschke; Helpline Advisor & Workshop Facilitator for Plan Institute This article should not be taken as legal advice. This article is only offered for information purposes and may […]
Read MoreAdversity and the Power of Disability
By Al Etmanski “The Power of Disability reminds us of what we have in common, the power to create a good life for ourselves and others no matter what the […]
Read MoreOur Online Resources
We know these are challenging times and everyone is being affected. We are aware that people are just trying to cope with the anxieties and day to day obstacles that […]
Read MoreStaying socially connected during the global pandemic
For more than three decades, PLAN has been connecting people who are isolated and vulnerable to caring neighbours and community members. As a result, they have accumulated a wealth of […]
Read MoreWhat Gord Walker Taught Me
This is a story from the book The Power of Disability:10 Lessons for Surviving, Thriving, and Changing the World, by Al Etmanski The first time I met Gord Walker, he […]
Read MoreErin’s RDSP Story
Ric Tesan is an RDSP workshop facilitator with Plan Institute and, more importantly, the father of a daughter with a disability, Erin. Ric has graciously shared Erin’s RDSP story with […]
Read MoreThe Power of Disability – A new book by Al Etmanski
“Everyone has a gift, including what others describe as a deficiency or disadvantage. Understanding that may one day save the human race.” – Judith Snow One-seventh of the people […]
Read More5 Tools to Help You Plan for a Secure Financial Future
At Plan Institute, one of our main focuses has always been to help people living with disabilities and their families navigate the complex planning and decision-making processes required to secure […]
Read More10th Annual Federal Policy Forum on Inclusion: Why am I poor?
By Andrea Podruski, Plan Institute Board Member On Monday, December 2nd, the Canadian Association for Community Living and People First Canada based in Ottawa, hosted the 10th Annual Federal Policy […]
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