šØš¦ Human rights activist. employment champion, disability rights. Rotarian, Racer š, global keynote.
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8 Jul 2020
7 years ago I wrote "The Baker's Dozen", 13 principles of best practices for employment agencies. I have re-written the tool to help agencies, job seekers with disabilities, educators, and advocacy groups navigate a successful route out of the pandemic linkedin.com/posts/markwaferā¦
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Ford governmentās internal surveys expose failures in disability job training program thestar.com/politics/provincā¦ via @torontostar
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27 Oct 2024
Outstanding !!!!!!
27 Oct 2024
This is totally & utterly awesome, in the correct sense of that much overused adjective. Very, very, very well done @BillyMonger. šŖ
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18 Oct 2024
Meet Annika Goodbrandson, one of our 2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients. This scholarship will support Annika as she works toward her degree at @uwinnipeg and participation with Team Canada Deaf womenās volleyball team. Learn about other 2024-2025 Recipients bit.ly/3Ya54VI
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16 Oct 2024
Canadian Hearing Services is honoured to attend and support the 31st anniversary of the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. We congratulate this yearās inductees and applaud the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons for hosting this incredible event.
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30 Sep 2024
Today, September 30, marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Let us honour the children who never came home and the survivors of residential schools, and work toward reconciliation efforts in Canada.
#NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
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16 Aug 2024
Our team supported an amazing 63,715 audiology appointments last year! We're helping to improve lives every day.
Check out our Annual Report to see the essential work you're supporting - bit.ly/4crS82v
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1 Aug 2024
In July @AuschwitzMuseum lost 2,788 followers.
We ask for your support in our mission of commemoration and education.
Help us reach 2 million followers for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
ALT The gate of the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp. Structures of the rail link in the foreground.
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17 Jul 2024
Outstanding results.
17 Jul 2024
Want to see what our Canadian Hearing Services teams have accomplished in the last year? Check out our 2023-2024 Annual Report, a reflection of our dedication, our achievements, and the impact we are making in our community.
bit.ly/3zFMEUj
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17 Jun 2024
Lots of action happening on the golf course today! ā³ We appreciate everyone who has come out to support Deaf and hard of hearing students š
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11 May 2024
The real winner should be the sign language interpreter!! #Eurovision2024 #ESC
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26 Apr 2024
#DYK our National Scholarship Program is the largest in Canada that exclusively supports Deaf and hard of hearing students? Help us break down barriers and build bright futures for Deaf and hard of hearing students. For more info and how to donate, visit bit.ly/49loASB
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Mark Wafer MSC OMC retweeted
6 Dec 2023
Hi Barbie! š
Warner Bros. and Max have continued to champion the themes of inclusion from the film by providing a version of #Barbie with ASL interpretation.
Read on to learn more:
bellmedia.ca/the-lede/press/ā¦
#accessibility #streaming #deafcommunity #interpretation #empowerment
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3 Dec 2023
One in four Canadians have a disability ā many with disabilities that are not visible. Weāll keep working to make sure all persons with disabilities are treated with dignity and respect, and have equal opportunities to participate and succeed. #IDPD2023 pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/ā¦
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15 Nov 2023
This is still happening right here in Ontario. Despite changes to labor laws and sheltered workshops, some employers still pay very little or nothing at all and claim itās work training #subminimumwage has to end. No more excuses.
14 Nov 2023
We're demanding the government stop allowing employers to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage #RaiseTheWage #14C #SubminimumWage disabilityscoop.com/2023/11/ā¦
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26 Oct 2023
āThe best way to find out what a person needs when they come into the workforce is to ask them.ā Deaf himself, @markwafer employed hundreds of people with disability at his @TimHortonsā outlets over 25 years.
Watch: ow.ly/2rwN50PZru3
Listen: ow.ly/w3M950PZru2
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22 Oct 2023
Until airlines stop looking at wheelchairs and other mobility aids as luggage, these incidents will continue. first step is a change in attitude & culture towards the disabled. technology already exists to ensure wheelchairs travel safely and intact. Itās the Will thatās missing
21 Oct 2023
Well. @AirCanada left my chair in Toronto. Iām now without my essential equipment. Independence taken away. Iām furious. Unacceptable. #RightsOnFlights
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11 Oct 2023
Weād like to thank the outstanding panel of individuals who joined us for an important conversation about workplace accessibility last night. Your insights will help us all do better.
@markwafer @Stephanie4BC @absolute_wendy @kathleenreid_ @PortVancouver
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6 Oct 2023
Well done Sir Lewis @LewisHamilton #QatarGP
6 Oct 2023
This is the helmet that Lewis Hamilton is wearing this weekend in Qatar, & itās so good to see. Megastar heterosexual super-ally supporters of the global struggle for #LGBTQ equality such as Lewis are so very important. #QatarGP #F1 #WeRaceAsOne #LoveIsLove š
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The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame, founded by CFPDP in 1994, is welcoming three new inductees for 2023āChantal Benoit, Rt. Hon. Stephen J. Harper & Michelle Stilwell. The official ceremony is Oct. 13th during the 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon.
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