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US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

Olympic Body Asserts Control Over Park Space

Melbourne's Save Victoria Park is being fenced by the Olympic committee. Officials were not told. Find out why and what happens next.

#MelbourneParkFencing, #OlympicCommittee, #SaveVictoriaPark, #CommunityAccess, #MelbourneNews

https://newsletter.tf/melbourne-olympic-committee-fences-save-victoria-park/

The Olympic committee has started putting up fences in Melbourne's Save Victoria Park. This is happening without park officials knowing the full plan.

#MelbourneParkFencing, #OlympicCommittee, #SaveVictoriaPark, #CommunityAccess, #MelbourneNews
https://newsletter.tf/melbourne-olympic-committee-fences-save-victoria-park/

NDIS research on social inclusion and community access found three things that matter here. First, skilled, individualised support, including support workers who understand a person’s needs and interests, is vital to enable participation. The lack of accessible transport remains a barrier. Negative community attitudes and poor understanding of disability can limit participation even when formal barriers are removed. Those findings describe my life exactly. It is support workers, not a better taxi app or a generic “community group”, that make my participation in life possible. They do not just “assist with transport" but bridge the gap left by the system. The fact that I can rehearse and maintain my health and mental health is directly tied to that support. The reforms focus on efficient funding and on aligning budgets with needs. However, “need” is being defined in a way that strips it of context. The need is not just “to get to an appointment but to arrive without burning so much energy on navigation that the appointment becomes another trauma. The need is not just “to attend rehearsal," but to be able to participate musically and socially, as a full member of an ensemble, in a way that honours the years of training and work that got me there. The NDIS itself acknowledges that community access and inclusion increase independence, confidence, and quality of life. It funds Assistance with Social and Community Participation as a core support, and Increased Social and Community Participation as a capacity-building activity.
Plans will be longer, and assessments will be standardised. Foundational supports will eventually be available nationwide. I remember the pre-NDIS life. I would once again struggle with the taxis that did not arrive, the appointments I effectively missed while physically presenteawith rehearsals becoming tests of endurance instead of joy. I know exactly what it would mean to lose my Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday support. The government says these changes will make the scheme fairer, more consistent, and more sustainable. Maybe some aspects will. Longer plans could mean less constant paperwork, and standardised assessments could fix some inequities. Foundational supports could help children who currently fall through the cracks. But none of that is guaranteed and does not justify ignoring the people whose lives are most directly on the line. When I say I am scared, it is not because I am resistant to change. I know what it cost me to get from that first version of my life. #NDIS #DisabilityRights #DeafBlind #CommunityAccess #LivedExperience #NeurodivergentRights #AutismAustralia #DisabilityAustralia #FoundationalSupports #ThrivingKids #InclusionMatters #AccessForAll (2/2)

NDIS research on social inclusion and community access found three things that matter here. First, skilled, individualised support, including support workers who understand a person’s needs and interests, is vital to enable participation. The lack of accessible transport remains a barrier. Negative community attitudes and poor understanding of disability can limit participation even when formal barriers are removed. Those findings describe my life exactly. It is support workers, not a better taxi app or a generic “community group”, that make my participation in life possible. They do not just “assist with transport" but bridge the gap left by the system. The fact that I can rehearse and maintain my health and mental health is directly tied to that support. The reforms focus on efficient funding and on aligning budgets with needs. However, “need” is being defined in a way that strips it of context. The need is not just “to get to an appointment but to arrive without burning so much energy on navigation that the appointment becomes another trauma. The need is not just “to attend rehearsal," but to be able to participate musically and socially, as a full member of an ensemble, in a way that honours the years of training and work that got me there. The NDIS itself acknowledges that community access and inclusion increase independence, confidence, and quality of life. It funds Assistance with Social and Community Participation as a core support, and Increased Social and Community Participation as a capacity-building activity.
Plans will be longer, and assessments will be standardised. Foundational supports will eventually be available nationwide. I remember the pre-NDIS life. I would once again struggle with the taxis that did not arrive, the appointments I effectively missed while physically presenteawith rehearsals becoming tests of endurance instead of joy. I know exactly what it would mean to lose my Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday support. The government says these changes will make the scheme fairer, more consistent, and more sustainable. Maybe some aspects will. Longer plans could mean less constant paperwork, and standardised assessments could fix some inequities. Foundational supports could help children who currently fall through the cracks. But none of that is guaranteed and does not justify ignoring the people whose lives are most directly on the line. When I say I am scared, it is not because I am resistant to change. I know what it cost me to get from that first version of my life. #NDIS #DisabilityRights #DeafBlind #CommunityAccess #LivedExperience #NeurodivergentRights #AutismAustralia #DisabilityAustralia #FoundationalSupports #ThrivingKids #InclusionMatters #AccessForAll (2/2)

NDIS research on social inclusion and community access found three things that matter here. First, skilled, individualised support, including support workers who understand a person’s needs and interests, is vital to enable participation. The lack of accessible transport remains a barrier. Negative community attitudes and poor understanding of disability can limit participation even when formal barriers are removed. Those findings describe my life exactly. It is support workers, not a better taxi app or a generic “community group”, that make my participation in life possible. They do not just “assist with transport" but bridge the gap left by the system. The fact that I can rehearse and maintain my health and mental health is directly tied to that support. The reforms focus on efficient funding and on aligning budgets with needs. However, “need” is being defined in a way that strips it of context. The need is not just “to get to an appointment but to arrive without burning so much energy on navigation that the appointment becomes another trauma. The need is not just “to attend rehearsal," but to be able to participate musically and socially, as a full member of an ensemble, in a way that honours the years of training and work that got me there. The NDIS itself acknowledges that community access and inclusion increase independence, confidence, and quality of life. It funds Assistance with Social and Community Participation as a core support, and Increased Social and Community Participation as a capacity-building activity.
Plans will be longer, and assessments will be standardised. Foundational supports will eventually be available nationwide. I remember the pre-NDIS life. I would once again struggle with the taxis that did not arrive, the appointments I effectively missed while physically presenteawith rehearsals becoming tests of endurance instead of joy. I know exactly what it would mean to lose my Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday support. The government says these changes will make the scheme fairer, more consistent, and more sustainable. Maybe some aspects will. Longer plans could mean less constant paperwork, and standardised assessments could fix some inequities. Foundational supports could help children who currently fall through the cracks. But none of that is guaranteed and does not justify ignoring the people whose lives are most directly on the line. When I say I am scared, it is not because I am resistant to change. I know what it cost me to get from that first version of my life. #NDIS #DisabilityRights #DeafBlind #CommunityAccess #LivedExperience #NeurodivergentRights #AutismAustralia #DisabilityAustralia #FoundationalSupports #ThrivingKids #InclusionMatters #AccessForAll (2/2)

NDIS research on social inclusion and community access found three things that matter here. First, skilled, individualised support, including support workers who understand a person’s needs and interests, is vital to enable participation. The lack of accessible transport remains a barrier. Negative community attitudes and poor understanding of disability can limit participation even when formal barriers are removed. Those findings describe my life exactly. It is support workers, not a better taxi app or a generic “community group”, that make my participation in life possible. They do not just “assist with transport" but bridge the gap left by the system. The fact that I can rehearse and maintain my health and mental health is directly tied to that support. The reforms focus on efficient funding and on aligning budgets with needs. However, “need” is being defined in a way that strips it of context. The need is not just “to get to an appointment but to arrive without burning so much energy on navigation that the appointment becomes another trauma. The need is not just “to attend rehearsal," but to be able to participate musically and socially, as a full member of an ensemble, in a way that honours the years of training and work that got me there. The NDIS itself acknowledges that community access and inclusion increase independence, confidence, and quality of life. It funds Assistance with Social and Community Participation as a core support, and Increased Social and Community Participation as a capacity-building activity.
Plans will be longer, and assessments will be standardised. Foundational supports will eventually be available nationwide. I remember the pre-NDIS life. I would once again struggle with the taxis that did not arrive, the appointments I effectively missed while physically presenteawith rehearsals becoming tests of endurance instead of joy. I know exactly what it would mean to lose my Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday support. The government says these changes will make the scheme fairer, more consistent, and more sustainable. Maybe some aspects will. Longer plans could mean less constant paperwork, and standardised assessments could fix some inequities. Foundational supports could help children who currently fall through the cracks. But none of that is guaranteed and does not justify ignoring the people whose lives are most directly on the line. When I say I am scared, it is not because I am resistant to change. I know what it cost me to get from that first version of my life. #NDIS #DisabilityRights #DeafBlind #CommunityAccess #LivedExperience #NeurodivergentRights #AutismAustralia #DisabilityAustralia #FoundationalSupports #ThrivingKids #InclusionMatters #AccessForAll (2/2)

NDIS research on social inclusion and community access found three things that matter here. First, skilled, individualised support, including support workers who understand a person’s needs and interests, is vital to enable participation. The lack of accessible transport remains a barrier. Negative community attitudes and poor understanding of disability can limit participation even when formal barriers are removed. Those findings describe my life exactly. It is support workers, not a better taxi app or a generic “community group”, that make my participation in life possible. They do not just “assist with transport" but bridge the gap left by the system. The fact that I can rehearse and maintain my health and mental health is directly tied to that support. The reforms focus on efficient funding and on aligning budgets with needs. However, “need” is being defined in a way that strips it of context. The need is not just “to get to an appointment but to arrive without burning so much energy on navigation that the appointment becomes another trauma. The need is not just “to attend rehearsal," but to be able to participate musically and socially, as a full member of an ensemble, in a way that honours the years of training and work that got me there. The NDIS itself acknowledges that community access and inclusion increase independence, confidence, and quality of life. It funds Assistance with Social and Community Participation as a core support, and Increased Social and Community Participation as a capacity-building activity.
Plans will be longer, and assessments will be standardised. Foundational supports will eventually be available nationwide. I remember the pre-NDIS life. I would once again struggle with the taxis that did not arrive, the appointments I effectively missed while physically presenteawith rehearsals becoming tests of endurance instead of joy. I know exactly what it would mean to lose my Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday support. The government says these changes will make the scheme fairer, more consistent, and more sustainable. Maybe some aspects will. Longer plans could mean less constant paperwork, and standardised assessments could fix some inequities. Foundational supports could help children who currently fall through the cracks. But none of that is guaranteed and does not justify ignoring the people whose lives are most directly on the line. When I say I am scared, it is not because I am resistant to change. I know what it cost me to get from that first version of my life. #NDIS #DisabilityRights #DeafBlind #CommunityAccess #LivedExperience #NeurodivergentRights #AutismAustralia #DisabilityAustralia #FoundationalSupports #ThrivingKids #InclusionMatters #AccessForAll (2/2)

I'll be attending the upcoming #OpenHouse that #UVIC #Engineering department is hosting at their on campus #Makerspace - happening on the evening of March 5th.

Info:

The #ECSSMakerspace is an inclusive, hands-on environment for Engineering and Computer Science students, faculty, and staff. We provide access to high-end manufacturing equipment and professional workstations that support individual research projects, clubs, coursework, and personal skill development.

The Makerspace is located in ELW B102. (Engineering Lab Wing B102)

Everyone is welcome.

During the Open House, you’ll have the chance to see and learn about our equipment, including:

• 19 Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printers
• 3 Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D Printers
• A CO₂ Laser Cutter
• Electronics Workstations
• Hand and Power Tools
• And more

Come meet the Makerspace team, learn about our mission, and discover how the #ECSS Makerspace can support your academic, research, and creative projects.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

For more information on how to get access to the ECSS Makerspace and become a certified Maker, check out our website:

ECSS Makerspace - Faculty of Engineering and #ComputerScience - UVic
https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/students/ecss-makerspace/index.php

#VictoriaBC #CreationHub #YYJ #CreativeProjects #CommunityAccess #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CreativeCollaborations

I'll be attending the upcoming #OpenHouse that #UVIC #Engineering department is hosting at their on campus #Makerspace - happening on the evening of March 5th.

Info:

The #ECSSMakerspace is an inclusive, hands-on environment for Engineering and Computer Science students, faculty, and staff. We provide access to high-end manufacturing equipment and professional workstations that support individual research projects, clubs, coursework, and personal skill development.

The Makerspace is located in ELW B102. (Engineering Lab Wing B102)

Everyone is welcome.

During the Open House, you’ll have the chance to see and learn about our equipment, including:

• 19 Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printers
• 3 Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D Printers
• A CO₂ Laser Cutter
• Electronics Workstations
• Hand and Power Tools
• And more

Come meet the Makerspace team, learn about our mission, and discover how the #ECSS Makerspace can support your academic, research, and creative projects.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

For more information on how to get access to the ECSS Makerspace and become a certified Maker, check out our website:

ECSS Makerspace - Faculty of Engineering and #ComputerScience - UVic
https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/students/ecss-makerspace/index.php

#VictoriaBC #CreationHub #YYJ #CreativeProjects #CommunityAccess #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CreativeCollaborations

I'll be attending the upcoming #OpenHouse that #UVIC #Engineering department is hosting at their on campus #Makerspace - happening on the evening of March 5th.

Info:

The #ECSSMakerspace is an inclusive, hands-on environment for Engineering and Computer Science students, faculty, and staff. We provide access to high-end manufacturing equipment and professional workstations that support individual research projects, clubs, coursework, and personal skill development.

The Makerspace is located in ELW B102. (Engineering Lab Wing B102)

Everyone is welcome.

During the Open House, you’ll have the chance to see and learn about our equipment, including:

• 19 Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printers
• 3 Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D Printers
• A CO₂ Laser Cutter
• Electronics Workstations
• Hand and Power Tools
• And more

Come meet the Makerspace team, learn about our mission, and discover how the #ECSS Makerspace can support your academic, research, and creative projects.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

For more information on how to get access to the ECSS Makerspace and become a certified Maker, check out our website:

ECSS Makerspace - Faculty of Engineering and #ComputerScience - UVic
https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/students/ecss-makerspace/index.php

#VictoriaBC #CreationHub #YYJ #CreativeProjects #CommunityAccess #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CreativeCollaborations

I'll be attending the upcoming #OpenHouse that #UVIC #Engineering department is hosting at their on campus #Makerspace - happening on the evening of March 5th.

Info:

The #ECSSMakerspace is an inclusive, hands-on environment for Engineering and Computer Science students, faculty, and staff. We provide access to high-end manufacturing equipment and professional workstations that support individual research projects, clubs, coursework, and personal skill development.

The Makerspace is located in ELW B102. (Engineering Lab Wing B102)

Everyone is welcome.

During the Open House, you’ll have the chance to see and learn about our equipment, including:

• 19 Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printers
• 3 Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D Printers
• A CO₂ Laser Cutter
• Electronics Workstations
• Hand and Power Tools
• And more

Come meet the Makerspace team, learn about our mission, and discover how the #ECSS Makerspace can support your academic, research, and creative projects.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

For more information on how to get access to the ECSS Makerspace and become a certified Maker, check out our website:

ECSS Makerspace - Faculty of Engineering and #ComputerScience - UVic
https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/students/ecss-makerspace/index.php

#VictoriaBC #CreationHub #YYJ #CreativeProjects #CommunityAccess #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CreativeCollaborations

I'll be attending the upcoming #OpenHouse that #UVIC #Engineering department is hosting at their on campus #Makerspace - happening on the evening of March 5th.

Info:

The #ECSSMakerspace is an inclusive, hands-on environment for Engineering and Computer Science students, faculty, and staff. We provide access to high-end manufacturing equipment and professional workstations that support individual research projects, clubs, coursework, and personal skill development.

The Makerspace is located in ELW B102. (Engineering Lab Wing B102)

Everyone is welcome.

During the Open House, you’ll have the chance to see and learn about our equipment, including:

• 19 Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printers
• 3 Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D Printers
• A CO₂ Laser Cutter
• Electronics Workstations
• Hand and Power Tools
• And more

Come meet the Makerspace team, learn about our mission, and discover how the #ECSS Makerspace can support your academic, research, and creative projects.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

For more information on how to get access to the ECSS Makerspace and become a certified Maker, check out our website:

ECSS Makerspace - Faculty of Engineering and #ComputerScience - UVic
https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/students/ecss-makerspace/index.php

#VictoriaBC #CreationHub #YYJ #CreativeProjects #CommunityAccess #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CreativeCollaborations

Need to reserve on-street parking for a move📦, tour buses🚌, or construction🚧? MCDOT’s Meter Bagging Program lets you save on-street spaces ahead of time. Learn more🔗 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Parking/meterbagging.html
#MCDOTParking #MeterBagging #CommunityAccess #Montgomerycountymd #parking #mdroads

Need to reserve on-street parking for a move📦, tour buses🚌, or construction🚧? MCDOT’s Meter Bagging Program lets you save on-street spaces ahead of time. Learn more🔗 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Parking/meterbagging.html
#MCDOTParking #MeterBagging #CommunityAccess #Montgomerycountymd #parking #mdroads

Need to reserve on-street parking for a move📦, tour buses🚌, or construction🚧? MCDOT’s Meter Bagging Program lets you save on-street spaces ahead of time. Learn more🔗 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Parking/meterbagging.html
#MCDOTParking #MeterBagging #CommunityAccess #Montgomerycountymd #parking #mdroads

Need to reserve on-street parking for a move📦, tour buses🚌, or construction🚧? MCDOT’s Meter Bagging Program lets you save on-street spaces ahead of time. Learn more🔗 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Parking/meterbagging.html
#MCDOTParking #MeterBagging #CommunityAccess #Montgomerycountymd #parking #mdroads

The #LossAndDamage Fund is meant to serve communities on the frontlines of the #ClimateCrisis. 👉 Their direct access to grant support is key, ESPECIALLY as an early signal during the start-up phase. 🌿 #CommunityAccess must be a key modality throughout! This is non-negotiable.

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The #LossAndDamage Fund is meant to serve communities on the frontlines of the #ClimateCrisis. 👉 Their direct access to grant support is key, ESPECIALLY as an early signal during the start-up phase. 🌿 #CommunityAccess must be a key modality throughout! This is non-negotiable.

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:c4p2yroe6gmwjdhfupn2umrf/post/3lm7ugauyp22f