Inspirations Montreal

08/12/2026

💙A heartfelt thank you to the Canada Post Community Foundation for the beautiful card and thoughtful gift!

We’re so grateful for your generous support of Inspirations and for helping us expand our Positive Mental Health & Well-Being initiatives.

Your support helps us continue creating resources, sharing stories and building stronger, more inclusive communities. Thank you for believing in what we do! 🙏📬

08/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Sherilyn Ami, Director of Educational Services at École Peter Hall School for being randomly selected as the winner of a pair of sunglasses from OPÉA Optométristes after completing our readership survey! 😎🕶️

Thanks to everyone who participated! 💙

08/07/2026

🎭 Laughter, inclusion, and breaking barriers!
Host Mark Bergman sits down with the Improvaneers (The Improvaneer Method), the world’s first all-Down syndrome improv troupe, after their inspiring performance at the Just For Laughs in Montreal.

Watch the full podcast interview on our YouTube page featuring Audrey Costilow, Henry Snow, founder Rob Snow, and even an improv game with Mark!
A conversation about confidence, friendship, and changing perceptions through the power of comedy. ❤️

08/07/2026

🎙️ New episode of the Inspirations Podcast!

Host Mark Bergman chats with The Improvaneers (The Improvaneer Method), the world's first all-Down syndrome improv troupe, following their incredible performance at the Just For Laughs Festival here in Montreal.
Audrey Costilow, Henry Snow, and founder Rob Snow share the story behind this inspiring group and how improv is helping build confidence, friendships, and opportunities while changing perceptions about what people with Down syndrome can achieve.
Mark also joins them for an improv game filled with laughs, and they share how people in Montreal can get involved and take part in The Improvaneers’ classes.
It’s a fun, heartfelt, and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!

07/22/2026

Happening this Saturday!!

⏰ One week until Imagine Festival 2026 - have you made your plans?

Clear your Saturday, July 25 and head to Ferme Kerr / Kerr's Farm in Gore for a full day of art, music, creativity, and community - admission free! 🎨🎶
Arrive at 10 a.m. and stay until 4 p.m. - with food available on site ($$), there is no reason to leave! 🍽️
A welcoming, sensory-considerate environment for everyone.
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Kerr's Farm - 7 Chem. Kerr, Gore
🎟️ Free admission - open to all, family-friendly!

👉 https://4korners.org/events/imagine-festival-2026-all-ages/

07/18/2026

Looking for your input! We are working on a story about the federal Disability Tax Credit. What is your experience with making a claim? Changes to the claim process have been reportedly made. If you have been applying for the tax credit over the years, what differences have you noticed?

07/14/2026

🌟𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫!🌟
The Inspirations Entrepreneurial Award, proudly sponsored by LEYAD, celebrates an entrepreneur who is creating meaningful change in the lives of individuals with special needs and those facing mental health challenges.

We’re searching for a business leader who is:
✨ Creating inclusive employment opportunities
✨ Championing accessibility and inclusion
✨ Supporting and strengthening the community in an inspiring way

Do you know an entrepreneur whose passion and dedication are making a real difference? We want to hear their story!
📩 Submit your nomination today:
[email protected]
⏰ Deadline: Friday, August 21st, 2026
Help us recognize an inspiring entrepreneur who is helping build a more inclusive world. 💙

07/06/2026

⭐️𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱⭐️
We are looking for trailblazers who aren’t just talking about change, rather making it happen. Know someone who is:
💫Implementing real change?
💫Fiercely furthering inclusion?
💫Making a tangible difference every day

📩 Send your nominations to: 👇 [email protected]

📅 Deadline: Friday, August 21st 2026

Read more about Matthew Brotherwood, our Spring/Summer 2026 Simon Chang Difference Maker Award winner on our website at www.Inspirationsnews.com

06/23/2026

If you haven't read about the incredible journey Bradley Heaven and Dan O'Conner from All Access Life took to conquer a marathon and launch their new graphic novel RUN, you need to read this feature. 🏃‍♂️💨

If you’ve ever wanted to run a marathon, now’s your chance, and you don’t even have to leave your house.