Mark Wafer MSC OMC
@markwaferPresident and CEO Abilities Centre Durham. Rotarian, Racer 🏁, Human and disability rights
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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/markwafe…
Outstanding !!!!!!
This is totally & utterly awesome, in the correct sense of that much overused adjective. Very, very, very well done @BillyMonger 💪
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 women’s volleyball team. Learn about other 2024-2025 Recipients bit.ly/3Ya54VI
Canadian Hearing Services is honoured to attend and support the 31st anniversary of the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. We congratulate this year’s inductees and applaud the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons for hosting this incredible event.
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
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
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.
Outstanding results.
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
The England squad visited an orphanage in Germany today. “It’s heartbreaking to see the despair and lack of hope on their faces” said Dieter, age 6.
Lots of action happening on the golf course today! ⛳ We appreciate everyone who has come out to support Deaf and hard of hearing students 💚
The real winner should be the sign language interpreter!! #Eurovision2024 #ESC
#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
Hi Barbie! 👋 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… #accessibility #streaming #deafcommunity #interpretation #empowerment
One in four Canadians have a disability – many with disabilities that are not visible. We’ll 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/statem…
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 it’s work training #subminimumwage has to end. No more excuses.
We're demanding the government stop allowing employers to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage #RaiseTheWage #14C #SubminimumWage disabilityscoop.com/2023/11/10/dis…
“The best way to find out what a person needs when they come into the workforce is to ask them.” Deaf himself, @markwafer employed hundreds of people with disability at his @TimHortons’ outlets over 25 years. Watch: ow.ly/2rwN50PZru3 Listen: ow.ly/w3M950PZru2
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. It’s the Will that’s missing
Well. @AirCanada left my chair in Toronto. I’m now without my essential equipment. Independence taken away. I’m furious. Unacceptable. #RightsOnFlights
We’d 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
Well done Sir Lewis @LewisHamilton #QatarGP
This is the helmet that Lewis Hamilton is wearing this weekend in Qatar, & it’s 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 🌈
The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame, founded by CFPDP in 1994, is welcoming three new inductees for 2023–Chantal 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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