Jane E Sleeth, Hon. B.P. & H.E., B.Sc.PT., C.P.T.
Jane Sleeth is the founder and Managing Director of Optimal Performance Consultants Inc., a national ergonomic design, accessibility, and disability prevention consultant firm.
Jane is author of the best selling book "Return To Work Compliance Toolkit" and "The Canadian Ergonomic Toolkit, A Guide To Keeping Employees Working Well". She has recently completed the writing of a new book which will be released by Thomson Reuters in the fall of 2010 entitled "Preventing Back Pain".
Jane is a regular and sought after speaker at national and international conferences speaking no unique and innovative approaches to the management and prevention of injury, illness, and disability.
Jane holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Physiology from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy also from the University of Toronto.
Jane has a considerable body of published work and articles in national health & safety; ergonomic; human resources and peer reviewed journals which dates back to 1989.
Notice from ACTRA Toronto
ACTRA Toronto has facilitated NBC Universal's efforts to meet with our Physically Diverse (actors living with Disabilities) membership through a casting call to be held in Toronto.
Open Casting Call Date and Time:
Wednesday August 4th, 2010 (ACTRA members only)
Thursday August 5th, 2010 (ACTRA members + the general public) 1p.m. - 2p.m.
If you are interested in booking a time please contact us at
diversity@actratoronto.com
Please reply with NBC_Physically Diverse in the subject line. You will be contacted directly with your scheduled time. Designated times are subject to availability and are on a first come, first serve basis. Please also indicate any support you require? (Do you need an ASL interpreter? Are you in a chair? ...& etc).
Open Call to Artists Across Canada
Submissions must be received by 5 pm. July 31st, 2010
ARTWORK COMPETITION
The Abilities Arts Festival is holding an art competition as part of the 2010 Abilities Arts Festival, being held in Toronto this Fall.
The purpose of the Artwork Competition is to select up to three works from each artist for inclusion in Connections 5, an art exhibit presenting artists with disabilities.
The fully installed exhibition will open at a downtown Toronto venue, Fall 2010.
The Antigiants of Comedy!
Wednesday July 14th, 2010
The Rivoli 334 Queen St. W Toronto
Door Opens at 8:30PM
Wheel Chair accessible!
Cover is $5
Featuring: Andre H Arruda (The Jon Dore Show, Kenny VS Spenny and an Evening With Kevin Smith 2)
Hosted By Gavin Stephans (Comedy Now, Comedy Inc)
Releasing Constraints: The Impacts of Increased Accessibility on Ontario’s Economy | Martin Prosperity Institute
Toronto Star's (Carol Goar) Friday, June 18th piece on AODA and Releasing Constraints
http://tinyurl.com/2764spc
Assoc. of Municipalities of Ontario's description of the report in a nutshell
http://tinyurl.com/23odm9b
Join LCA! at the Simply People Tradeshow this summer.
We will see you there !
The 7th Annual Disability Pride Celebration in Toronto
FREE for ALL to Attend!
After our last year's event was a SOLD OUT success, we're back with the "2nd annual Hard & Able: celebrating queer disability"
and this time as part of Buddies' Queer Pride Festival
12 Alexander St. just east of Yonge, Toronto, ON
Come on out on a Tuesday June 29th 8:00 pm
to be entertained by a group of amazing queer disabled artists.
Volcano, in partnership with Luminato, Strarford Shakespeare Festival, and Picasso Pro, Presents
ASL Interpreted Performances
June 11 @ 7pm, limited $30 tickets available
June 19 @ 7pm, limited $30 tickets available
The Africa Trilogy runs June 10 - June 20
At Fleck Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay West
Canada's Largest Exhibition for Disabilities
Location
Queen Elizabet Building
Exhibition Place, Toronto
180 Princes Drive Toronto ON
Dates
Friday June 4th, 2010
10am to 5pm
Saturday June 5th, 2010
10am to 5pm
Source: Abilities Magazine. May 13, 2010
As an able-bodied actor, work opportunities were ample for Leesa Levinson, but when her mobility became increasingly challenged due to multiple sclerosis, the number of opportunities declined sharply. Something needed to be done—not just for Levinson, but for other talent with disabilities in the industry.
Are you a professional artist with a disability, based in the GTA?
Looking for an opportunity to participate in the abilities arts festival?
Source: http://www.hrreporter.com/ArticleView.aspx?l=1&articleid=7332
Anxiety and out-dated stigmas about people with disabilities are the top barriers to employment for this population, according to a new study.
The survey of 110 HR executives from a cross-section of Ontario firms was commissioned by the Job Opportunity Information Network (JOIN).
Lynn Elber
The Toronto Star , Nov. 11, 2009
Graphic: In this week's episode of Glee, the characters try life in a wheelchair to gain empathy for classmate Artie.Actor Kevin McHale, who is not disabled, plays Artie, a character who uses a wheelchair on Glee.
The glee club members twirl their wheelchairs to the tune of "Proud Mary" and in joyful solidarity with Artie, the fellow performer who must use his chair even when the music stops.
Did you know that in recent research, it was found that music can help in developing human's spatial-temporal reasoning skill?
The DramaWay SingingWorks program provides music experiences that focus on individual strengths and talents for youth and adults of ALL abilities. The program is led and taught by local independent vocalists who perform professionally in and around the GTA. Participants are given the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals who use adaptive teaching techniques to aid participants in developing their musical skills. While practicing their performance skills, participants will gain knowledge about tone, pitch, rhythm and movement while also working towards an Open Class Presentation. Previous music training is not required to enroll for this program. It is open to beginners as well as experienced music lovers!
As you may know we at the Canadian Abilities Foundation have been working in partnership with BMO Bank of Montreal, the first major Canadian bank to offer the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), on a number of initiatives to educate Canadians on this innovative investment option. One of the initiatives that they
have developed is an RDSP workshop that can help educate members of your organization and provide clarity on the RDSP.
Abilities Magazine has published a number of articles on LCA and its activities:
- Changing Channels: Improving Media Portrayals of Disability, Spring 2008
- LCA Bridging the Gap, April 2009
Homemakers magaine pubished an "In the Know" article on LCA's executive director in May 2008.
LCA! is planning on attending and participating in the following events (June 5 & 6) - come visit our booth
- (Vancouver(3 day Conference) (Ottawa)
- CFC Awards
- CFTPA Indie Awards (Ottawa)
- ACTRA Annual Award Show
- The Genie Awards
- WIFT Spotlight Awards Gala (Vancouver