Exciting News: Handicap-Vie-Dignité Launches New Website!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website for Handicap-Vie-Dignité, a significant step forward in our mission to empower and support individuals with disabilities. Our organization is dedicated to promoting the quality of life for people with
Virtual workshop on ageism
On February 11th and April 8, ten senior students from Rosemount High School alongside Spiritual and Community Animator Vince Lacroce, participated in a virtual workshop on ageism organized by the Observatory on Aging & Society (OAS). This two-part workshop was
Posthumous tribute Michel Gervais (1944-2023)
TRIBUTE 2023 Posthumous tribute Michel Gervais (1944-2023) A man of few words but of fair, wise and thoughtful words, Michel Gervais was an inspiring man putting into practice his humanitarian and Christian values: justice, kindness, and charity in the service of some
Seniors with Swag
AWARD - 2022 Seniors with Swag Presented to Dr. Daphne Nahmiash Dr. Daphné Nahmiash, member and facilitator at the Aging and Society Observatory (OVS), was selected and recognized as a senior embodying the “SWAG” qualities (Style, Wisdom, Attitude, and Grace) for her achievements
Handicap-Vie-Dignité celebrates its 30th anniversary!
These photos were taken on November 12, 2021, at the CHSLD Paul-Émile Léger, on the occasion of HVD’s 30th anniversary, with members of HVD’s Board of Directors: Daphne Nahmiash, President Nicole Jaouich, Secretary Luisa Matheus, Administrator Dolores Dire, Treasurer Michel Allard,
Women of Worth – Canadian Edition
AWARD - 2022 Women of Worth - Canadian Edition Presented to Dr. Daphne Nahmiash As an advocate who speaks out against the mistreatment of elderly people in long-term-care environments, Daphne has co-authored When Seniors Are Abused: A Guide to Intervention andwritten several government
Making a Difference Pandemic 2020-2021
CERTIFICATE - 2021 Making a Difference Pandemic 2020-2021 Presented to Dr. Daphne Nahmiash Source
2019 Mention of Excellence: Presented to Hélène Rumak for Handicap-Vie-Dignité
MENTION OF EXCELLENCE - 2019 Hélène Rumak: Mention of excellence for her work Handicap-Vie-Dignité by Paul G. Brunet 2019 / Council for the Protection of the Sick Récipiendaires des Prix et Mentions d’excellence – Paul G. Brunet, Conseil pour la protection des
20 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF ABOUT DEMENTIA-RELATED INCONTINENCE
One of the first things we learn to do as toddlers is to eliminate our waste in socially acceptable ways, usually in private. The cultural norms and taboos associated with this normal bodily function are deeply ingrained; they remain with
Tribute to Advocates: 2014 Orange Prize Nomination for Handicap-Vie-Dignité (in French only)
TRIBUTE - 2014 Nomination of Handicap-Vie-Dignité, Michel Allard and the Ménard, Martin firm for the Orange Prize of the Association of Intervention Groups for the Defense of Mental Health Rights of Quebec (AGIDD-SMQ) Handicap-Vie-Dignité, Michel Allard et le Cabinet Ménard, Martin En 2013,