Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Play, recreation, leisure, culture and sport are human rights including for disabled children. Sometimes accessibility isn’t about making an activity educational, developmental, or therapeutic. Sometimes it’s simply about making sure a disabled kid can participate in the joy of being a kid. 💛 031
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026In this post you could swap almost any hot-button issue into this formula and get the same basic engagement strategy. You don't necessarily need a nuanced position to rage farm. You just need to know which words will make people react. 000
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Sometimes people use very imprecise language when they spread misinformation to make it sound more impactful. When in reality precise language is so important in science. 010
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026BC Courts open the door to a class action lawsuit against Air Canada. money.ca/news/air-can...money.caAir Canada faces class action lawsuit after passenger with cerebral palsy alleges he had to drag himself off a flightThousands of passengers with mobility disabilities can now seek accountability from Canada's largest airline 011
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We spend our whole lives deciding who gets to know different parts of our story. But when it comes to our health data, those decisions can get a lot more complicated. /1 130
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026A new report examines inclusion policies in childcare settings in Alberta. policywise.blob.core.windows.net/files/Inclus...policywise.blob.core.windows.net 020
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 12/09/2026@todmaffin.com recently made a video after their initiative to bring physicians to Canada, to (jokingly) bring hospital beds too. I made a joke on TikTok about bringing warm blankets straight from the dryer too. In reality warm blankets are a small sign of a healthy system 110
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The Mind Over Media project initiative will examine how digital spaces can affect the well-being of young people. www.childrenshealthcarecanada.ca/en/news/post...childrenshealthcarecanada.caGovernment of Canada invests in youth online safety and well-being | Children's Healthcare Canada 000
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026One of the biggest challenges with educating policy makers in Canada is a common attitude elsewhere as well. This false idea that the only goal to support people is so that people can contribute to the economy. Not everyone can. And that shouldn’t determine whether someone is entitled to support 141
Reposted by Rae Martens ♿️Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Why access to assistive technology is a policy issue when it comes to access. #AssistiveTechnology #Disability #Accessibility #DisabilityRights 054
Reposted by Rae Martens ♿️T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 05/09/2026www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...theglobeandmail.comOpinion: Not addressing climate change costs the economy more. When will we finally get this?Recent analysis found that global GDP per capita would be more than 25 per cent higher today had no warming occurred 27830
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Why access to assistive technology is a policy issue when it comes to access. #AssistiveTechnology #Disability #Accessibility #DisabilityRights 054
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Relational Capital is the accumulated trust, empathy, self-awareness, and relationship-building capacity that exists between researchers and patient or family partners. It's built through sustained investment in the support system that makes engagement capable. www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-p...linkedin.comThe Case For Patient and Family Engagement InfrastructureAsk almost anyone in health research whether engaging patients and families is important, and you'll get a yes. Ask what's supporting that engagement, and the answer is usually pretty varied for a lot... 010
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Bill S-212 could shape federal policy on child and youth wellbeing in Canada here’s what’s actually in it. #youth #cdnpoli #cdnpolitics #bills212 011
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Kids and youth have a human right to be a part of the conversation when it comes to legislation meant for them and their future. #CanadianYouth #YoungCanadians #BillS212 #YouthWellbeing 030
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Bill S-212 is the National Strategy for Children and Youth Act. It would require the federal government to develop a coordinated national strategy for the well-being of children and youth, including measurable outcomes, consultation with children and youth, and parliamentary oversight. /1 111
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026There have been a number of petitions going around about an Indigo Alert. This one has a pretty solid foundation. Please share and consider signing. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...ourcommons.caPetition e-7703 - Petitions 000
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Just a casual reminder in an era of ai with all the current dealings going on between Canada and the US. That and an upcoming referendum vote in Alberta. There is no social media platform that has your back when it comes to algorithms that feed you information. /1 100
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026One argument worth considering amidst all the current buy Canadian sentiment is the fact that Canada has a real shot at becoming a global leader in mobility and accessibility tech, resources and tools. Infrastructure alone however doesn't build a strong potential economic sector, visibility /1 110
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Dads of disabled and neurodivergent kids are a very under supported population. New support opportunity thread 🧵: Fathers of children with disabilities are often left out of the caregiving narrative, leading many to feel isolated and unseen in their role. /1 140
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Built By Deaf People, For Deaf People, Google's New Technology www.forbes.com/sites/keelyc...?forbes.comBuilt By Deaf People, For Deaf People, Google's New TechnologyGoogle's new AI turns sign language into text, built with Deaf input. Deaf filmmaker Chrissy Marshall asks whose ASL these systems will recognize. 020
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026OBI Public Talk — Beyond the Diagnosis: The Future of Neurodiversity braininstitute.ca/news-events/...braininstitute.caBuilding innovation in brain research & care | Ontario Brain InstituteThe Ontario Brain Institute works to establish Ontario as a world leader in brain research, commercialization and care. 021
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Old video but an entertaining story. Awhile back, I saw a post from @dr_jonathan_stea about the University of Alberta’s free science literacy course. People kept commenting things like, “NDP voters should take this course but of course they won’t.” 111
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Canada has been pushing forward with the national #autism strategy through the establishment of the National Autism Network. They recently put out a survey to ask people how they wish to stay engaged with the work. You can share your thoughts here: nan-rna.ca/tell-us-how-...nan-rna.caTell us how you want to be involved - National Autism NetworkHelp shape our Network We want to know how you would like to connect with the Network in the future.This survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. Other ways to […] 022
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Canada doesn’t have a national plan for kids and youth in policy. There’s a bill sitting in the House right now that would fix that and most people have never heard of it. Bill S-212 is a national strategy for children and youth. 010
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026This week’s interview is now online. What has the community learned in the wake of an autistic young man’s disappearance? www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...cbc.ca© CBC/Radio-Canada 2026. All rights reserved. 010
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026I will be on CBC Alberta at Noon tomorrow to talk about how communities can support disabled, autistic and neurodivergent families to help keep them safe. Tune in. 010
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026The bad ai images people share to complement their point should give us all pause to fact check or just dig a little deeper before accepting what we see as just, “good enough”. 011
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 01/08/2026The future of this country will be shaped not only by the challenges we face today, but how we invest in the children who will inherit them. Parliament must move swiftly to pass Bill S-212 and create a national strategy for children and youth. www.hilltimes.com/2026/07/30/p...hilltimes.comPast due: a plan for children and youth in Canada - The Hill TimesThe future of this country will be shaped not only by the challenges we face today, but how we invest in the children who will inherit them. Parliament must move swiftly to pass Bill S-212 and create ... 010
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 01/08/2026We judge people quickly; when someone walks in wearing a safety vest, holding a stethoscope, speaking with confidence, we instantly decide if they know what they’re doing. Online, it’s even more intense and complicated to navigate. That gut reaction gets packaged and sold to us on purpose. /1 100
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Happy Friday! You can make it through today. Run on caffeine, determination and whatever this look is. 010
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 31/07/2026The National Autism Network is a response to Canada’s federal National Autism Strategy. It seems there will be an opportunity for families to be engaged from what the article states. You can learn more about the organization here: nan-rna.ca www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...theglobeandmail.comAutism advocates call for alert system overhaul after Calgary boy found deadA national autism organization says emergency alert systems and first-responder training need ‘urgent change’ for vulnerable children and their families 001
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 29/07/2026The more we recognize these actions people take, the slower our pace is online. That's not inherently a bad thing. It makes us more intentional. That makes social media suck just a little bit less. 000
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Starting a new series called, “How to Make Social Media Suck Just a Little Bit Less”. The goal is to start talking about influencer quirks, sketchy habits and how to build better decision frameworks before we share. 021
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 28/07/2026This is pretty cool! Jim Pattison Centre for Health Systems Learning + Innovation is opening up for submissions for healthcare ideas and innovations. jpcentre.ca/submit-an-id...jpcentre.caSubmit an Idea | Jim Pattison Centre for Health Systems Learning + InnovationWe believe innovation starts with people who see opportunities to improve care, systems, and community impact. If you have an idea, challenge, or potential collaboration you would like to explore, we ... 001
Reposted by Rae Martens ♿️Melissa Lem @drmelissalem.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Disability Pride Month is celebrated worldwide every July — and what a joy and honour it was for me to sit down for a conversation with Man in Motion Rick Hansen for @bcparksfoundation.ca's #PaRx blog, published this month. Read it here: www.parkprescriptions.ca/updates/parx... #healthybynature 062
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 27/07/2026A B.C. woman's extreme battle to help her disabled brother Angela Clancy's brother, Alan, lives in a Victoria suburb with his stepdad. Two lawsuits raise concerns about his living situation. But his caregiver denies wrongdoing and officials refuse to move him vancouversun.com/news/exclusi...vancouversun.comExclusive: A B.C. woman's extreme battle to help her disabled brotherTwo lawsuits raise concerns about a disabled man's living situation. But his caregiver denies wrongdoing and officials refuse to move him. 000
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Out of the whole of human anatomy and physiology, bones and brains fascinate me the most. So when Jimothy came on the scene, this was an opportunity to learn about something new through natural curiosity. 130
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 25/07/2026The title to this article is cringeworthy, but there are a lot of key points the author circles around that resonate with me as a knowledge mobilization and implementation support specialist. Movements become influential because they’re easy to understand, easy to repeat, and easy to belong to. 110
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026ChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit alleges www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit allegesAn American man sues OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, claiming the popular chatbot "repeatedly misdiagnosed" him. 000
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026What makes someone say yes to getting involved as a partner in research? And maybe just as important, what makes them stick come back and do it again? It's DICES-L. This is something Kristina McGuire and I put together a few years ago from our learnings in/1 #familyengagement + #patientengagement 120
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Awhile back I shared a house analogy on sustainable #patientengagement and #familyengagement at a SKIP event. With KT and artsy brain inspired, I thought I would take my first crack at creating a zine on a more in depth version. /1heyzine.comOnline FlipbookCreated with the Heyzine flipbook maker 100
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026give.redcross.ca/page/24CWFA?...give.redcross.caDonate to the Canadian Wildfire FundAs a donor, your contribution to the Canadian Wildfire Fund will enhance Canada’s readiness and response to the escalating wildfire risks and bolster resilience. Your support may be used to address pr... 011
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026🧵 Thread Paper Overview: The Stigmatization of Caregivers of Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review #adhd When most people talk about the stigma around ADHD, they usually picture the experiences of the child. But there’s another side to the story: 121
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 10/07/2026This paper shares a rather fascinating best practice from Wales called the Well-being of Future Generations Act 2015 where policy makers are asked to think of the long term implications of their developed policies. /1 120
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Intriguing policy brief on the Canadian Disability Tax Credit. Some morning coffee reading. maytree.com/publications...maytree.comFrom screening out to welcoming in: Promoting access to federal disability benefits - MaytreeDownload the policy brief Canada’s federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC) has become the single access point for 17 federal disability programs – covering income security, housing, employment, education,... 011
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Op-Ed: At $6.71 a day, the Canada Disability Benefit falls short The Canada Disability Benefit was meant to reduce poverty. Instead, its forces many people with disabilities to make harmful tradeoffs. www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/07/06/o...canadianaffairs.newsOp-Ed: At $6.71 a day, the Canada Disability Benefit falls shortThe Canada Disability Benefit was meant to reduce poverty. Instead, its forces many people with disabilities to make harmful tradeoffs 021
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 07/07/2026The Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC), are calling on the Federal Government to recognize the Care Economy (caregiving) as Critical Nation-Building Infrastructure. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...ourcommons.ca 020
Reposted by Rae Martens ♿️Andrew Holland @andrew-holland.bsky.social · 28/06/2026A great thread and thoughtful follow 131
Rae Martens ♿️ @coffeeandresearch.bsky.social · 28/06/2026With a provincial election somewhat down the road, I’m reminded of one thing. Disabled people aren’t just affected by elections. We help decide them. Disabled people vote. So do parents whose children depend on disability supports. Parties should be asking how to earn that vote. #abpoli 0103