It’s World Health Day and this year’s focus is “Our Planet, Our Health.”
The World Health Organization is focusing on actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being. While they are focusing on how climate change is impacting our planet and our health, we are focusing on how the lives and health of Ukrainians with disabilities are impacted by the Russian invasion.
- Many bomb shelters are inaccessible to people with physical disabilities
- People with intellectual disabilities may not understand what is happening around them and experiencing an increase in behaviours
- There is a shortage of food, medicines, and lack of access to medical and support services
- Accessibility equipment is being left behind in the rush to evacuate to find safety
If you want to learn more about the efforts to aid Ukrainians with disabilities, we encourage you to check out:
If you would like to help, please consider donating to:
Check out some of our other latest news!
COVID Vaccine Roll Out Should be Based on Needs vs Location
We believe that people with complex medical, physical, and developmental needs and the staff who provide care should be given priority for the COVID-19 vaccine due to being a highly vulnerable population. This is not currently the case. While our efforts to protect...
Triage Advocacy
PHSS and our partners have sent the attached release to our Mayors, City Councils, MPs and MPPs, our networks, and media contacts, asking them to lend their collective voices to advocate for the health and safety of the people we support. Please feel free to share...
COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sessions
PHSS has partnered with Dr. Faisal Rehman, Professor of Medicine and Site Chief of Medicine at University Hospital, to provide four information-packed 30 minute drop-in COVID-19 vaccination information sessions. Learn more, ask questions, and get honest answers:...
Announcing The Carmell E. Tait Advocacy & Social Justice Fund
Our Chief Operating Officer of 32 years, Carmell Tait, passed away on May 7, 2020. She has left an indelible mark in the world and in the way people with complex needs are valued and supported to have the best life possible. A humble person by nature, rooted in social...
Thank You To Our Staff Members!
From the people we support, THANK YOU to all our staff members!! You have been calm and creative during this pandemic, and stepping up to ensure that everyone receives the supports they need during this time. #BestStaffEver #EssentialWorkers #InThisTogether
Finding New Ways To Connect
During this challenging time, friends and family are finding new ways to connect. Thank you to all families for understanding, being creative in communicating, as well as respecting our physical spaces! Janet’s sister, Nancy, stopped by for a window visit; Amy and her...
