The PossAbility Shop

03/25/2026

I had a chance to reflect on the Saskatchewan Provincial Budget on CBC’s Blue Sky radio last week. Here’s a few thoughts:

“Well, my first thought is a 2% increase is not enough. It’s not meaningful in real life because Saskatchewan people with disabilities who rely on SAID are already living in legislated poverty or deep poverty. A 2% increase may sound like a lot, it may sound like a good amount, but 2% for me, it’s about $27.50 per month. This won’t meaningfully change disabled peoples’ day to day reality.”

Increases to the residential care benefit also keep people with disabilities below the poverty line.

“Well, people with disabilities are still being left below the poverty line with this increase coming to families who care for their loved ones at home. I think that it’s still considerably quite low - and one day I want to move out… I’m concerned that this may be more challenging for me than I’m anticipating”.

02/04/2026

Disability rights are offered and protected under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. This includes full-day, fulltime school for students with disabilities.

Thanks for the Town Hall.

Reminder: Tonight is the School Exclusions Town Hall, hosted by INSK and the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.

Join the conversation at 7:00 PM CST to ask questions and hear from others affected by school exclusion.

The evening will include time for parent feedback, followed by next steps, resources, and information on ongoing support.

Register using the link below and have your voice heard.

https://skgov.webex.com/weblink/register/r31ccea7e2367647f5de21d7d7f0fb64c

01/26/2026

Here’s a sneak peek at my entry into the 2026 Prince Albert Winter Festival!

Bearly Compliant
8x10
acrylic pour on canvas

“This bear is reminder to poke back sometimes. She’s cute, sassy and a bit like me.” 🩷 Quinn

You can visit her and see all the great local art up at the Annual Winter Art Show and Sale at The Mann Art Gallery February 7-March 21.

01/26/2026

Introducing my collection.

This painting was inspired by the SAID program after they triggered a 6 year review of my artist income and a 3 year review of everything else!

Not so fun fact, I’ve been kicked off SAID exactly 3 times as a University student. Fun fact, I appealed 3 times and won every time.

“Thank you for having your eyes on me 24-7.” ❤️ Quinn

Surveillance
12x12
acrylic on canvas

This sassy little painting is for sale.

01/08/2026

Athletic. Adorable. Bossy.

A small tribute to a dog with big personality.

Remembering this sweet gal, Summit 🤍

01/07/2026

Meet Cheddar.

This fun golden guy lives on Vancouver Island. It was fun to paint him as a holiday gift.

01/06/2026

Those eyes!

It was wonderful to paint sweet Gryff. It was a special way to help honour the life of this much-loved four-legged pal.

12/18/2025

📣 Join My Academic Support Team 📣

I am a third-year university student working toward my B.A. in Disability Studies through Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). I live near Prince Albert, SK, and take classes online.

I’m looking for an academic support person (or people) for the upcoming Winter, Spring and Summer terms. Ideally, the right person will stay on for my fourth and final year.

You can work with me:

In person

Virtually

Or a combination of both

🧠 Role Overview
This role includes:

Setting and hosting virtual meetings on Google Meets or Zoom
Document organization & storage on a virtual platform
Creating notes based on readings and lectures
Assist with pre-writing
Acting as an academic tutor
Approaching all work with a critical disability studies lens
Working through course content and key concepts together
Typing
The right person will be able to easily relate all course material to the principles of disability justice.

How to apply?

Apply by December 28th.
Interviews by December 31st.
Winter Term runs from Jan 10-April 10
Email quinnscircle@gmail.com.

This position is funded through the Can Sask Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities.

12/04/2025

Back then, going to university as a student with disabilities:

“I had to deal with a system that never expected me to be there.” - Dr. Nancy Hansen.

Today, we keep showing up unexpectedly.

Education is right. It’s also the best way to address poverty.

11/21/2025

November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
A time for reflection and action

The Indigenous population of Canada experience a disability rate much higher than that of the general population, at approximately 30% to 35%.

11/15/2025

Nice to visit Black Spruce Gallery today & look who I saw!
Oreo
14x14
by Quinn Smith-Windsor

11/08/2025

The newest and most loved Bear

The Great Pawnder
By Quinn Smith-Windsor
14 by 14