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Institutional stigma, sometimes called structural stigma, is responsible for a great deal of the preconceived notions we hold about others who live with conditions we don’t experience ourselves. These steadfast opinions have direct impacts on the laws and policies within society’s institutions, like our schools, workplaces, places of businesses, places of worship, hospitals, government and […]

With more than 100,000 Canadians living with Parkinson’s and many more touched by the disease having known a loved one, friend or co-worker diagnosed, the need to hear from those affected is critical. We are pleased to share some details of our Parkinson Canada Advocacy Roundtable meetings where we heard from more than 150 community […]