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Alison Gerlach

@AliGerlach

Thinking/researching:child health equity/early years/family wellbeing interventions;social justice; critical perspectives;child & youth care;OT&OS

 Victoria, British Columbia
Joined May 2015
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Bill C-35 promises to uphold Indigenous rights to self-governance: mailchi.mp/2087c87029eb/for-…
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Children have legislated rights to participation in their community in UNCRC ratified by Canada over 30 years ago. Why are governments not using tech to support the implementation of this right?
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Trudeau and Eby tout daycare funding, but mom says kids with diverse needs left behind vancouversun.com/news/trudea… via @VancouverSun

Trudeau and Eby tout daycare funding, but mom says kids with diverse needs left behind

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Holding out for BC 2023 budget to finally recognize the need to address decades of under investment for CYSN agencies
RCYBC Youth (@RCYBCyouth) profile pictureRCYBC Youth@RCYBCyouth2 Dec 2022
The Representative has released a statement this morning on services and supports to children and youth with special needs and their families in B.C. Read it here: bit.ly/3XPd2m5 #CYSN #bcpoli
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Canada-wide Day of Action for Child Care on November 30th because INCLUSION & QUALITY CHILD CARE REQUIRES A STABLE WORKFORCE THAT HAS FAIR PAY FOR EDUCATORS! #childcaredayofaction @child_care_now #10adayplan 10aday.ca/canada_wide_day_of…

Canada-wide Day of Action for Child Care

Canada-wide Day of Action for Child Care on November 30th because QUALITY CHILD CARE INCLUDES FAIR PAY FOR EDUCATORS! #childcaredayofactionfor @child_care_now #10adayplan

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Centering voice and choice; finding digital divide in virtual services in early child development sector in British Columbia: onlineacademiccommunity.uvic… @uvic_cyc @HSDResearch @FSIBC @InclusionBC @BCComplexKids @BCChildrensHosp @RCYBC
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Thank you to @uwsvi and Capital Daily for inviting me to take part in your campaign with United Way to raise $200k for kids - Capital Daily: capitaldaily.ca/news/capital…

Capital Daily teams up with United Way to raise $200k for kids

This year's holiday drive will support early childhood programs in Greater Victoria

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What does it mean to have a 'universal' childcare system in BC or other parts of Canada when it is not universally designed or inclusive for children with support needs? What do you think needs to happen?
Inclusion BC (@InclusionBC) profile pictureInclusion BC@InclusionBC17 Nov 2022
In recognition of National Child Day on Nov 20, #KidsCantWait is featuring Janet Newbury and @AliGerlach’s research summary on parents’ search for equity and inclusion in BC’s child care system 1/4 inclusionbc.org/the-right-to… @uvic @UVicHSD @uvic_cyc #Inclusion #Childcare #BCPoli

The right to participate: Kids Can’t Wait for Inclusive Child Care - Inclusion BC

“And so the big thing I talk to parents about when I have talked to other parents, is don’t give up. You can’t give up. And we have to have […]

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Thank you @JordanDMonks !
UVic Community Research Partnerships (@UVicEngage) profile pictureUVic Community Research Partnerships@UVicEngage1 Nov 2022
Reasons to Register for #UVic #GS505 with Dr. @AliGerlach: You will undertake a research project in partnership with a BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) sponsor. Register now👉uvic.ca/gs505 @uvic_cyc @UVicHsd @uvicgradstudies @UVicNursing
"The freedom of being in charge of my own research, while having knowledgeable and approachable support from course instructors and ministry sponsors, created a truly valuable learning opportunity that focused on the knowledge translation of current issues facing the province.” -Jordan Monks, former GS 505 student

ALT "The freedom of being in charge of my own research, while having knowledgeable and approachable support from course instructors and ministry sponsors, created a truly valuable learning opportunity that focused on the knowledge translation of current issues facing the province.” -Jordan Monks, former GS 505 student

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Reasons to Register for #UVic #GS505 with Dr. @AliGerlach: You will undertake a research project in partnership with a BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) sponsor. Register now👉uvic.ca/gs505 @uvic_cyc @UVicHsd @uvicgradstudies @UVicNursing
"The freedom of being in charge of my own research, while having knowledgeable and approachable support from course instructors and ministry sponsors, created a truly valuable learning opportunity that focused on the knowledge translation of current issues facing the province.” -Jordan Monks, former GS 505 student

ALT "The freedom of being in charge of my own research, while having knowledgeable and approachable support from course instructors and ministry sponsors, created a truly valuable learning opportunity that focused on the knowledge translation of current issues facing the province.” -Jordan Monks, former GS 505 student

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This paper calls for occupational therapists to resist their profession’s promotion of ableism and collusion with colonial practices that contribute to the oppression of disabled people tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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Will be viewing and sharing with @uvic_cyc students. Thanks for highlighting
Family Support Institute (@FSIBC) profile pictureFamily Support Institute@FSIBC22 Oct 2022
🥰A new documentary covers the struggle against eugenics and equity alongside the history of Vancouver's Developmental Disabilities Association. "Much of the grassroots advocacy for kids with disabilities in BC today is driven by moms". Hurry up to watch👏-thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/10/1…
The Rise of Disability Rights in BC | The Tyee

The Rise of Disability Rights in BC | The Tyee

A new documentary covers struggles against eugenics, and for equity, alongside the history of Vancouver’s Developmental Disabilities Association.

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Attention @uvicgradstudies students! Check out the #infographic "Why take GS 505 in the spring term?" 👇👇👇 Join @uvic_cyc Dr. @AliGerlach for GS 505 offered online Spring 2023. ✉️Register: [email protected] uvic.ca/gs505 @UVicHsd @HSDResearch @UVic_CFYS @UVicResearch
[Infographic] Why take GS 505 in the spring term? How can GS 505: Research & Evaluation in Children, Youth & Family Services Policies enhance your graduate journey? 1) Learn text-based research skills that can be applied in graduate studies and featured on your CV 2) Develop knowledge of current policy issues for children and families in BC 3) Undertake a research project in partnership with a BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) sponsor 4) Practice knowledge mobilization skills for translating evidence into policy context 5) Identify potential thesis/dissertation topics Interested in learning more? www.uvic.ca/GS505 Register or inquire: tamorim@uvic.ca Content for this infographic was co-created by UVic’s School of Child and Youth Care and RPKM Community Partnerships

ALT [Infographic] Why take GS 505 in the spring term? How can GS 505: Research & Evaluation in Children, Youth & Family Services Policies enhance your graduate journey? 1) Learn text-based research skills that can be applied in graduate studies and featured on your CV 2) Develop knowledge of current policy issues for children and families in BC 3) Undertake a research project in partnership with a BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) sponsor 4) Practice knowledge mobilization skills for translating evidence into policy context 5) Identify potential thesis/dissertation topics Interested in learning more? www.uvic.ca/GS505 Register or inquire: [email protected] Content for this infographic was co-created by UVic’s School of Child and Youth Care and RPKM Community Partnerships

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Looking forward to teaching and supporting students in research projects & partnerships with MCFD next semester @UVicHsd @UVic_CFYS @uvic_cyc Check out our new infomercial and FAQs uvic.ca/GS505

Student research opportunities - University of Victoria - University of Victoria

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UVic Community Research Partnerships (@UVicEngage) profile pictureUVic Community Research Partnerships@UVicEngage17 Oct 2022
Attention @uvicgradstudies students! Add GS 505 to your January schedule! You’ll do #research that makes an #impact. ✉️Register or inquire: [email protected] 👉Learn more uvic.ca/gs505
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Thanks #PulseAMI for the platform to discuss findings of co-authored scoping review @TheCJDS cjds.uwaterloo.ca/index.php/… with @AmarensM @fionajasmine77 & Jackie Watts @HSDResearch @uvic_cyc
Autism and Autism Services with Indigenous Families and Children in the Settler-Colonial Context of...

Autism and Autism Services with Indigenous Families and Children in the Settler-Colonial Context of...

In Canada, Indigenous families and children experience structurally-rooted marginalization due to longstanding and ongoing histories of colonization and discrimination. Indigenous children with...

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Joeita Gupta (@JoeitaGupta) profile pictureJoeita Gupta@JoeitaGupta11 Oct 2022
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Catch up with The Pulse on YouTube. @AliGerlach of UVic talks about the need for an #Indigenous lens in #autism diagnosis and service delivery. Please subscribe, like and share! #PulseAMI @AccessibleMedia @AMIaudio #disability #TruthAndReconciliation youtu.be/zXYMhB-AEGU
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Sound advice for all students @uvic_cyc
Family Support Institute (@FSIBC) profile pictureFamily Support Institute@FSIBC21 Sep 2022
‼️“As opposed to high school, university life usually requires a much greater degree of independence and self-reliance, something that individuals with ADHD may struggle with, both in their personal and academic lives”- everydayhealth.com/adhd/smar…

ADHD: 5 Smart Ways to Make the College Transition Easier

Receiving academic support during college is linked to greater success among students with ADHD, research shows.

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Congrats @ltldrum and can’t wait to buy a copy
Monique Gray Smith (@ltldrum) profile pictureMonique Gray Smith@ltldrum13 Sep 2022
They’re officially out in the world today🥰 Gabrielle Grimard’s illustrations are stunning! I’m immensely grateful to everyone who collaborated on these editions of, I Hope.
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Excited to have @AllieSlemon start postdoc fellowship with @VictoriaFoundat research exploring #trauma and violence-informed child care with Family Services of Greater Victoria @UVicEngage @HSDResearch @uvic_cyc
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Critical read that has me rethinking my simplistic description of Canada as a high income country and what is left unsaid. Thank you!
Equity & Health (@equitylist) profile pictureEquity & Health@equitylist3 Sep 2022
How we classify countries and people— and why it matters @Themrise @SeyeAbimbola @CKyobutungi @Paimadhu BMJ Glob Health gh.bmj.com/content/bmjgh/7/6…
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Time to convert empty office spaces for accessible apartments? cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
Thousands of people with disabilities are waiting for an accessible home in B.C. | CBC News

Thousands of people with disabilities are waiting for an accessible home in B.C. | CBC News

Thousands of people with disabilities are waiting for an accessible home in B.C. While governments say they are taking steps to reduce barriers, advocates say more is needed to improve accessibility,...

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