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Supporting people with Developmental Disabilities to live their best life by promoting individuality, independence, dignity, and community inclusion.

💙 #InclusionTipTuesday | #NDEAM “See everyt

💙 #InclusionTipTuesday | #NDEAM

“See everything and everyone with potential.” – Risa Plotnick, Executive Director, TAMIR

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating #Neurodiversity and the unique talents every person brings. Focusing on abilities, not limitations, makes #Inclusion and #Belonging natural.

Building #InclusiveCommunities isn’t just a goal at TAMIR, it’s a mindset. Let’s create workplaces and societies where everyone can thrive.

🎥 Watch Risa share her perspective in this short clip!

💬 Do you agree? Share your thoughts or tag someone who needs to hear this!

💙 #FacesOfInclusion | #NDEAM 👋 Meet Deb A.

💙 #FacesOfInclusion | #NDEAM

👋 Meet Deb A., a proud TAMIR participant who brings dedication, strength, and professionalism to her workplace!

After 37 years of service with the RCMP, Deb now makes an impact at TD Place, where she’s worked for 11 years in Customer Service. She helps fans find their seats before, during, and after the games — and with her Smart Card, she can deliver drinks on the go. She’s constantly moving, running up and down stadium stairs with a smile! 🏟️

Deb’s role goes beyond hospitality. She keeps an eye on her section, monitoring for safety concerns, and reporting any unruly or intoxicated behaviour, ensuring a positive and safe experience for everyone.

💙 Deb, thank you for showing what meaningful employment, confidence, and inclusion look like in action.

💬 Comment to celebrate Deb, or share her story to inspire others!

#InclusionMatters #AbilityAtWork #TAMIR #Inclusion #Ottawa #DisabilityEmployment #Community

💙 October is Autism Acceptance Month in Canada.

💙 October is Autism Acceptance Month in Canada.

We don’t just mark this month at TAMIR, we live its message every single day. We believe that autistic children, youth, and adults deserve opportunities to learn, grow, thrive, and be celebrated for who they are. Awareness opens the door to understanding, and acceptance builds a community where everyone belongs. When we truly listen, learn, and include, autistic individuals are free to share their strengths, their passions, and their authentic selves.

Autism Acceptance Month is a chance to educate, uplift voices, and challenge misconceptions. When our community chooses understanding over assumptions, barriers begin to disappear and belonging becomes possible.

If you believe in a community where everyone is valued, you can help:

✅ Share this post to spread acceptance
✅ Share another post from our page that inspired you
✅ Start a conversation about inclusion with a friend or colleague

Together, we can grow a more compassionate and inclusive Canada — one where autism acceptance is not just a month, but a mindset.

#AutismAcceptanceMonth #AutismAcceptance #Inclusion #Community #TAMIR #Ottawa

#BehindTheScenes at TAMIR We’re so excited to

#BehindTheScenes at TAMIR

We’re so excited to share this special moment. Sophy, who lives at Broadview Residence, recently started volunteering at our Day Program Retirement two days a week.

On her very first day, she spent time with Jay Greenblatt working on a puzzle and getting to know one another. It’s just the beginning of what we know will be a meaningful partnership full of connection and fun.

Give a heart 💙 to celebrate volunteers like Sophy!

We can’t wait to share more moments as this story unfolds.

#TAMIROttawa #CommunityInclusion #VolunteersMakeADifference #BehindTheScenes #DayProgramLife #InclusionMatters

💙 #FacesOfInclusion | #NDEAM 👋 Meet Rosali

💙 #FacesOfInclusion | #NDEAM

👋 Meet Rosalina!
She pours her creativity into the workplace by making crafts, pictures, videos and activities for the children who light up when they see what she creates.

“I hope I have a job here forever and help other people get a job too. Anybody is welcome, with disability or not.”

Belonging happens when people are valued for their strengths and encouraged to grow. This is the kind of workplace culture we can all be proud of. 💙

🗨️Comment 💙 to show your support!

It’s tonight! 🎉 We’re so looking forward

It’s tonight! 🎉

We’re so looking forward to gathering with our amazing community at TAMIR’s Annual General Meeting! Join us at Kehillat Beth Israel, 1400 Coldrey Ave tonight. The business portion begins promptly at 5:30 PM, followed by our staff and volunteer celebration at 7:00 PM. Our very own Neshama Choir is performing at 7:30 PM, in the main hall. Everyone is welcome!

Come enjoy delicious snacks, great company, and an evening of appreciation and connection. 💙

Let us know in the comments if you’ll be joining us! 👇

#TAMIR #CommunityTogether #OttawaEvents #Inclusion #VolunteerAppreciation #TAMIRAGM

💙 #FacesOfInclusion | #NDEAM 👋 Meet Chaim!

💙 #FacesOfInclusion | #NDEAM

👋 Meet Chaim!
At just 21 years old, Chaim recently finished college and is now working with TAMIR as an Integration Aide, where he’s already making a meaningful impact.

He says, “It’s rewarding to know that we’re helping, and meaningful to put in the care and support we can give to the kids.”

Chaim has found not just a job at TAMIR, but a team that feels like family! Together, they create a space where everyone belongs and success is shared.

We’re proud to celebrate people of all abilities who contribute their talents, empathy, and teamwork to make our community stronger. 💙

#NDEAMSpotlight #InclusionMatters #DisabilityInclusion #TAMIROttawa #CommunityInclusion #EmploymentEquity #DisabilityEmploymentAwareness

💙We see how people with developmental disabilit

💙We see how people with developmental disabilities and autism make meaningful and visible contributions to our community every day.

As Risa Plotnick, TAMIR's Executive Director, reminds us:

“We value the work they do, and we’re really benefiting from their contributions.”

Employers can recognize that people with disabilities add unique value and skills to every workplace. It is important to create roles that celebrate their strengths and ensure their work is seen and appreciated.

Let’s continue building communities where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and belong. 💙

🗨️ Tag a workplace that’s making a difference in disability inclusion!

#InclusionTipTuesday #NDEAM #InclusionMatters #DisabilityInclusion #EmploymentEquity #TAMIROttawa #CommunityInclusion #DisabilityEmploymentAwareness

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