RyeACCESS
55 Gould Street M5B1E9 Toronto, ON, Canada

Fitness plays a crucial role in our mental health and well being. Unfortunately, many people who come from low-income backgrounds, and/or have disabilities still do not have access to fitness opportunities. Here are some ways in which fitness centres and influencers can make fitness accessible to everyone. To learn more about fitness and accessibility, check out: https://shamelessmag.com//exercise-is-for-everyone-five-wa...Continue reading

Hello everyone! We are super excited to announce our movie night! We asked you what movies you wanted to see and you responded.On November 24th we will be watching Spirited Away and we are so excited see you all, so grab your snacks and get cosy this November for our movie night! Please reach out to us if you have any questions. We will be providing the link via email so please send us a message or email us at [email protected] Image Description: Black background with larg...e yellow print at the top reading "we are having a MOVIE NIGHT" under this is smaller print it reads "Where: Zoom When: November 24th 2020, 6pm Movie: Spirited Away" under this there is an image of popcorn with two cinema tickets beside it See more

Let's talk about hidden disabilities. Hidden disabilities are those that may not be visually evident or obvious. These disabilities range from chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, learning impairments, Autism, Auto-immune diseases, and more. People with invisible disabilities can often face prejudice from those who are able-bodied, as people outside of the disabled community may not take invisible disabilities seriously. Therefore, those with hidden disabilities may ...face difficulties when it comes to seeking the accommodations or extra support that they need. In order to be more supportive to people with these types of disabilities, we must remember the importance of asking, rather than assuming. Individuals with invisible disabilities may find it easier to hide how they are feeling, in order to avoid being judged or being ridiculed. Small gestures such as asking how someone is feeling, rather than assuming that they are okay, can go a long way. That being said, it is important to respect the privacy of those who are disabled. If you have a loved one with a disability, avoid offering up advice or information about their condition, without asking if it is okay first. Another way to be a better ally to those with hidden disabilities is by being open to making accommodations when necessary. A great way to accommodate a friend with an invisible disability is by asking them which environments they feel most comfortable in. For example, those with invisible disabilities such as mental illnesses can find loud spaces like parties to be emotionally taxing, and may prefer to hang out in a quiet place with a small group of friends. To learn more about hidden disabilities, and how to be a more supportive ally to those who have them, check out: https://www.psychreg.org/invisible-disabilities/ and https://themighty.com//how-to-be-an-ally-to-someone-with-/ Image Description: A pink background, with red, white and pink semi-circles. In the centre of the image, an outline of a person's body with only their upper-body exposed, wearing a white t-shirt with blue stripes, and a blue pom-pom beanie. The person is holding up a beige sign with bold black letters that say Not every disability is visible.

Hello! We had our first ever virtual office hours meeting on Monday! We are so glad everyone could make it and we are looking forward to next week already. This week we asked you what movies you enjoy and these are the recommendations you gave us! Comment if you have any other favourites you'd ike to share. [Image Description: pink background with large pink writing at the top that says "movie with RyeAccess" underneath this it says "movie recommendations" followed by a list that says "lady bird, happy Gilmore, spirited away, and the nightmare before Christmas]

Happy Monday everyone! We wanted to start the week off with these 3 positive affirmations as we head back to classes. Wishing everyone a successful week! And also sending you a reminder that our office hours will be today from 2-3pm! Image description: A dark blue background with light pink flowers on the right. On the left of the headline: Positive Affirmations is written in white letters. Below the headline, white letters read: I am doing my best, I make mistakes because I am human, I respect others and admire their individuality.