National Educational Association of Disabled Students

11/14/2025

Post-secondary education is costly, and for disabled and neurodivergent students, these baseline costs are multiplied by essential, non-optional expenses.

Many must purchase and maintain assistive technology, create ergonomic study spaces, and keep reliable home internet and personal laptops because campus computers lack accessibility tools. Added expenses include software subscriptions (screen readers, time-management tools), medications, diagnostic assessments, therapies, and counselling that support daily functioning. Accessible housing, specialized diets, and lighter course loads due to health needs also extend tuition and living costs over additional semesters.

Since 2007, the NEADS Financial Assistance Program has provided grants to offset these disability-related expenses and help students stay enrolled. The 2025-2026 school year is the first time since 2007 that there has been no funding available to distribute —marking the program’s first pause since its creation.

With your support, we can reopen applications for Winter 2026 and bring this vital support back to disabled students across Canada. Donate or share today to reopen applications for Winter 2026.

👉 To learn more and donate, visit https://buff.ly/zOKMOZy

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11/14/2025

11/13/2025

The Province of BC announced today that starting Dec. 1st, 2025, couples who are both receiving Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Benefits, will receive the same support allowance as they would if they were two single people. Additionally, beginning Jan. 1, 2026, couples where one partner has the Pers...

11/13/2025

11/11/2025

Our first discussion group of the year is in collaboration with Carleton Transit Riders! Come join us in the CDAC office on Friday, November 14th to chat about transportation and the barriers that we face trying to get around, as well meeting the executive team of the Carleton Transit Riders! .transitriders

Discussion groups are moderated conversations, with the opportunity to share opinions on topics in a safer space on campus. Are there any questions you want to address and chat about on the topic of transportation? Comment them below or send us a DM.

We’re looking forward to our first discussion group and we hope to CU there!

11/11/2025

💥 Les candidatures au programme de bourses AQEIPS sont ouvertes jusqu'au 15 janvier 2026!

Cette année, toutes les inscriptions se feront à travers l'espace membre AQEIPS

Rendez-vous sur notre site pour en savoir plus : https://aqeips.org/programme-de-bourses/information/

11/11/2025

💥 Applications for the AQEIPS bursary program are open until January 15, 2026!

This year, all applications will be processed through the AQEIPS member area

Visit our website to learn more: https://aqeips.org/bursary-program/information/?lang=en

11/10/2025

Invitation: National Town Hall on Child and Youth Wellbeing and Disability Data

Join the National Townhall to discuss how we can promote the well-being of children and youth with disabilities in Canada!
You are invited to join researchers, policymakers, families, and organizations for a national conversation on how Canada measures and supports the wellbeing of children and youth with disabilities.

This virtual Town Hall on the Child National Day, November 20, 2025 (1–3 p.m. ET) will present the CHILD Framework for measuring child and youth well-being and prompt participants' ideas to generate collaboration across sectors and explore ways to improve the use of data to inform inclusive policy and action.

Your insights and experiences are essential to this dialogue, and we would be delighted to have you join us.
👉 Register here: Town Hall Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NjdK4N7ORyiTm4Hrvuk6vw #/registration
📎 Please find the event flyer attached for details.
ASL interpretation will be provided. Discussions will take place in English with opportunity for contributions in French as needed.
Warm regards,

Keiko Shikako, PhD, OT/erg
Canada Research Chair in Childhood Disabilities: Participation and Knowledge Translation
Associate Professor, McGill University | School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Associate Member, Department of Ethics, Equity and Policy | MUHC-RI | CanChild

11/09/2025

Hey y’all! After much anticipation, we’ve partnered up with YUBSA to bring our FREE weekly ASL classes running every Friday until Dec 5th!

Click on the link in our bio to sign up as seats are limited!

11/07/2025

Activity alert! Join us for drop-in crafting afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the SSD Lounge on November 14th, 31st, December 5th and 12th.
 
Take a break from study stress and let your creativity take over 🌈 🧠 🌈
 
Drop-in: no registration required

11/06/2025

Indigenous peoples are disproportionately impacted by chronic pain and face many barriers to appropriate care. ’s Action Plan for Pain in Canada calls for culturally safe care to address this inequity.

11/06/2025

Many illnesses causing chronic pain are not widely recognized, leaving some people undiagnosed & without care. Implementing the Action Plan for Pain in Canada will increase pain research in Canada. Track its progress here: PainCanada.ca/actionplan