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💙 June is Stroke, Aphasia & Brain Injury Awareness Month! 💙

Recognizing the signs of stroke and acting quickly can save a life.
Remember BE FAST:
Balance – Sudden loss of balance or coordination
Eyes – Sudden vision changes or loss of vision
Face – Is the face drooping?
Arms – Is one arm weak or numb?
Speech – Is speech slurred or difficult to understand?
Time – Call 9-1-1 immediately.

Learn the signs. Share the message. Help save a life.

June is Stroke, Aphasia & Brain Injury Awareness Month!

Not all injuries are visible.

Stroke, aphasia, and brain injury can change how someone speaks, connects, remembers, moves, or navigates everyday life — often in ways that are deeply personal and not immediately seen by others. Behind each experience is a person adapting, rebuilding, and continuing forward in their own way.

This month is a reminder to slow down, listen differently, and make space for the many ways people communicate and live their lives. 💙

As National AccessAbility Week comes to a close, one message remains:

Everyone deserves to feel included, respected, supported, and connected in their community.

At ICAN, we see the impact of accessibility every day! In confidence gained, friendships built, goals achieved, and barriers overcome.

Thank you to our staff, clients, families, and community partners for helping create a more inclusive future. 💙

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At ICAN, we believe that everyone deserves to be seen, valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are.

We proudly stand with the 2SLGBTQI+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive spaces where people of all identities can feel supported and empowered. Diversity makes our communities stronger, and inclusion helps everyone thrive!

Let's continue to learn and celebrate together - not just this month, but every day!

Happy Pride Month from all of us at ICAN! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Independence isn’t one-size-fits-all.

For some, it’s cooking a meal independently, or reconnecting socially.
For others, it’s navigating the community, returning to work, or learning a new skill after injury or illness.

Every step forward matters.
Every goal matters.

At ICAN, we celebrate all forms of independence, big and small. 💙

Step into a new perspective this National AccessAbility Week. 👟💙

ICAN hosted “In My Shoes”: an interactive event designed to spark conversation, understanding, and connection through lived experience.

Participants completed activities while being guided by ICAN clients, offering a unique opportunity to learn directly from individuals with disabilities and experience the importance of communication, patience, adaptability, and accessibility in everyday life.

This event isn’t about “getting it perfect”... it’s about learning and seeing the world a little differently.

Together, we can build a more inclusive and accessible community for everyone. 💙

Today, ICAN staff and clients are proudly wearing red in support of Red Shirt Day ❤️

As part of National AccessAbility Week, Red Shirt Day recognizes and celebrates the contributions and achievements of Canadians living with disabilities while promoting a more accessible and inclusive future for everyone.

At ICAN, accessibility means creating spaces where people feel valued, included, supported, and empowered to fully participate in their communities. We are proud to stand together today in support of inclusion without barriers.

Thank you to everyone wearing red and helping raise awareness for accessibility and inclusion in our communities. ❤️

🌟 Employee of the Month 🌟

Congratulations to Alanah, our Employee of the Month for May!

Alanah is currently our Accounting Assistant, and she is an incredibly hardworking and dedicated member of the ICAN team. Throughout her time with us, she has taken on many different roles and responsibilities, and she has excelled in every one of them. Her adaptability and willingness to step up wherever needed have made a lasting impact on our organization.

Whether she's supporting our financial operations or helping wherever a hand is needed, Alanah consistently demonstrates professionalism and a strong commitment to our team and the people we serve.

Thank you, Alanah, for everything you do. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are proud to recognize you for all of your contributions this month!

Join us in congratulating Alanah in the comments below! 🎉

We had a blast at the 2026 AccessAbility Expo hosted by Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin! Safe to say the Tetris was a hit 😄

It's events like these that remind us that community and inclusion matter more now than ever before!

Thank you ILSM for having us - we can't wait to see what next year has in store 💙