Why We Still Acknowledge Canada Day at GYB
At GYB, July 1st brings mixed feelings. While our members see it as a day for BBQs and fireworks, we know the deeper truths about the land we’re on. Read Sean’s reflection on why we still acknowledge Canada Day and how we balance joy, education, and respect for Indigenous realities.
Celebrating Pride Month at Got Your Back: Advocating for LGBTQIA+ Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
At Got Your Back (GYB), Pride Month is more than a celebrationit's a call to action. In this heartfelt blog post, founder Sean Guptill explores the powerful intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity and developmental disabilities, highlighting the importance of inclusion, advocacy, and everyday allyship. Discover how GYB supports queer individuals with developmental differences and learn how you can help create safer, more affirming spaces for all.
Understanding Grief and Loss for People with Developmental Disabilities: Supporting Our Loved Ones Through Life’s Hardest Moments
Grief is a deeply human experience—but for individuals with developmental disabilities, it can be confusing, overwhelming, and often invisible to others. At Got Your Back (GYB), we believe everyone deserves space to understand and express their grief in a way that feels right to them. In this post, we explore how loss may be experienced by people with developmental disabilities, how families and caregivers can provide meaningful support, and how programs like GYB help members process grief through connection, routine, and compassion.
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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