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Welcome

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Welcome to O.A.R.C.I.D Services!

O.A.R.C.I.D  is the abbreviation of Organizing Accessible Resources & Connections on Inclusion & Disability.

All our consulting, training, and support is provided by Disabled people.

We ensure all of our staff and volunteers have had a vulnerable sectors check.

For more information about our services please go to the top-right of the page and click Services for the page or click the individual tabs of interest located under the Services tab.

For updates, events, our social medias, and other content scroll down the page. Updates can be found to the right of the screen. Our social medias can be found along the side of the page and at the bottom of the page.

In The Works

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[Image Description: In the background there are two blurry stacks of books on the upper-left side of the picture. On the upper-right side there is a brown scroll rolled up and beside that is a dark brown wooden chair back. In front of the chair is an open book with beige pages, and to the middle left is a glass jar with black ink. There is a red feather quill animated writing on parchment paper with ink splatters. In the foreground there is an open book with beige pages. Next to the book on the left is a pink flower with green leaves laying down on a dusty table. Next to the flower there is a grey knit hat.]

March 8th, 2022

Currently in the works is the full training program for A.I.M.S being wrapped up, and there are some contract cases being worked on. An updated Constitution was created, and there are ideas flying around for YouTube instructional videos. Sparked by the Fireside has been tabled for the time being, but will be revisited sometime in April.

Stay tuned as things develop.

We are not that active on social media due to the behind the scenes work. We promise quality content and training which takes up a lot of our time and resources. Keep in mind that we are always reachable via our social medias and e-mail and we will respond within 24-72 hours or sooner.

If there are any blog posts ideas that folks want written about send a suggestion over at the contact tab or e-mail at oarcidservices@gmail.com

To keep us running please consider donating a coffee https://oarcidservices.ca/transparency/donations/

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Success Measured in Spoons

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

*Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image. As Disabled people we view success very differently from non-disabled people and it’s not linear. Non-disabled people usually have a very ridged view of success such as having a well-payingContinue reading Success Measured in Spoons →

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Listening to Respond

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022

*Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image. In the Disability Community Disabled people often feel unheard or not acknowledged. This often happens due to non-disabled people dismissing or ignoring what is being said and happens frequently inContinue reading Listening to Respond →

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Community Care is More Than a GoFundMe

January 3, 2022March 23, 2022

*Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image. Community care is not a new concept in the Disability Community or collectivist cultures and has been written about at great length. Community care goes beyond the self-care concept inContinue reading Community Care is More Than a GoFundMe →

On a white background sits a little animated cartoon yellow chick sleeping with a shadow underneath. There is a small animated yellow heart coming from the chick indicating a snore. Above the chick in black writing reads: It is absolutely okay to take time for self-care, and below the chick in black writing reads: you can't do things well if you don't feel well.

The Positive Self-Care Mindset

December 15, 2021December 21, 2021

*Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image. In the Disability Community self-care is often discussed and revered, but when does self-care become counter-productive or even harmful?

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3 Social Media Accessibility Tips

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021

*Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image. Accessibility on social media enables everyone to view and be responsive to posted material. It enables people to interact and enjoy the content created by you. Without accessible content peopleContinue reading 3 Social Media Accessibility Tips →

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Working to Work

November 15, 2021November 17, 2021

*Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image.  As a Disabled individual it’s really difficult to find work that fits accessibility needs, time flexibility, and skill sets. It’s literally a full-time job just looking for work and applying.Continue reading Working to Work →

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It’s Not About Ableness

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

People are very attached to terms they use, and it maybe hard to change, but the impact of using specific terms could be doing more harm than good. So, when we discuss the disability community there are two terms that often come up in discourse about people who are disabled or not disabled and that’sContinue reading It’s Not About Ableness →

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Internalized Ableism and The Impact

June 8, 2020December 21, 2021

Content Warning: Discussion on internalized ableism, self hatred, mention of death, and mention of suicide. *Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image.

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The Ableism Lens

May 6, 2020February 16, 2022

Content Warning, Use of ableist language, discussion about ableism. *Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image.

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Words Matter More Than Ever Right Now

April 3, 2020February 16, 2022

Content Warning: Use of derogatory terms, discussion of reproductive rights, Covid19, sterilization, abuse, and forced hospitalizations. *Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image.

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The Inspirational Disability

December 29, 2019April 18, 2022

*Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image.  The term “inspiration porn”, coined by Disability Activist Stella Young, or “feel-good” Disability moments has been floating around the internet and Disability Community for a while. It continues to beContinue reading The Inspirational Disability →

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Mana Theory

January 26, 2019December 21, 2021

*Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image. In the disability or chronic illness communities there are people who use The Spoon Theory created by Christine Miserandino in 2003 to describe energy depletion or fatigue.

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5 Free Programs for Accessibility

December 31, 2018April 18, 2022

*Please note: the picture above has descriptive alt text that we wrote, but is only usable for screen readers as it is a featured image.  We are starting off our first blog post with 5 free programs. Many programs designed for people with disabilities are often extremely expensive and not financially accessible.

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