Spinning Skills: How DJing Builds Fine Motor and Cognitive Strength in Young Adults with Disabilities
This blog post explores how DJing can be a powerful, engaging tool for building fine motor and cognitive skills in young adults with disabilities. Through hands-on mixing, music selection, and performance, participants at GYB Toronto gain confidence, coordination, and creative expression in a fun, inclusive environment.
Understanding the Difference Between Habilitation and Respite Support Services
When it comes to supporting young adults with disabilities, not all services are created equal. At Got Your Back (GYB), we often hear questions about the difference between habilitation and respite—two essential, but very different, types of support. This post breaks it down in plain language so families and caregivers can make informed choices, access the right funding, and feel confident in the care their loved ones receive.
Disability Injustice in Canada: Understanding Ableism and Taking Action
💥 Disability Injustice in Canada: Understanding Ableism and Taking Action 💥
Inclusion is more than a policy—it’s a practice. At Got Your Back (GYB), we stand with young adults with developmental disabilities who continue to face systemic barriers, social exclusion, and everyday ableism.
This image reminds us that being disabled does not mean needing pity, assumptions, or unwanted help—it means deserving dignity, autonomy, and equity.
Canada has made progress, but lived realities show we still have far to go. It’s time to listen, learn, and take action.
📣 Read our full blog on how you can challenge ableism, amplify disabled voices, and help create a more just society for all.
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