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The official account of StopGap Ottawa. We build wooden ramps for businesses with 1-step entrances. info@stopgapottawa.ca #SeeTheGapStopTheGap #Accessibility
Apr 12, 2022 21 tweets 2 min read
1. We’re going to be changing our tactics on Twitter. 2. We’ve noticed that we’ve become swept up in negativity here and we don’t like it.
Nov 23, 2021 30 tweets 6 min read
1. It's hard advocating for the disabled community. It's hard on so many levels and for so many different reasons. 2. First and foremost, it's a very misunderstood population. There are many preconceived notions and tons of ableism.
Nov 23, 2021 8 tweets 2 min read
1. Read this article. Very interesting.

Food banks have become a sloppy solution for poverty. They do not solve poverty. And that's not even their role. There's business behind food banks. Grocery stores get a tax break for donating old food they cannot sell. 2. Produce that is often not fresh or even edible, non-perishables that are filled with additives and preservatives, like sugar and salt, that are unhealthy. Food that doesn't taken into account intolerances or allergies or special diets.
Feb 10, 2021 8 tweets 2 min read
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CALL TO ACTION!

This Valentine's Day, Sun., Feb. 14th, we are celebrating #ODSPovertyHeartbreak. 2. In the EVENING we’re asking you to send an email about an aspect of #ODSPoverty of your choosing to 3 different groups of people. It can be the same email, but it has to be sent out separately to 3 different groups. Copy & paste the text, just change the To: & CC: fields.