Stories
A Big Step Towards Inclusive Communities: The Accessible Canada Act
Standing with our allies in the Family Movement, Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) and Plan Institute are encouraged by the recent introduction of Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act – Canada’s first-ever piece of …
Read MorePLAN Supports Allies in Aging
Being connected in caring, supportive relationships is an important part of living a good life. Yet too many in our communities are socially isolated, which can have significant impacts on a person’s health and …
Read More20 Things You Can Do When You Know Someone’s Gift
The best way to build more connected communities is to focus on gifts – the talents, skills, interests and passions that we all have. Sometimes people aren’t aware of the many gifts they have …
Read MoreRecognizing the worth of natural caregivers.
In their recent piece posted to Policy Options, Vickie Cammack and Donna Thomson discuss the value of natural care in terms of our emotional sustenance, practical support and individual resilience. As we think about our …
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