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September 8, 2025 Nova Scotia's unique gem ATLANTIC NEWS continues to support THE AUDACITY OF INCLUSION !
Atlantic News' owner Chris Green receives a new order of books and continues to show his support with a post on Instagram ! ! !
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Summer 2025
AUDREY COLE'S VISIT TO NOVA SCOTIA -- BOOK SIGNING
This summer, I had the good fortune to travel to Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to visit with trailblazer and parent advocate Audrey Cole who has long been a cherished visitor to Nova Scotia. Audrey and her late husband, Fred Cole, spent many summers with their beloved now sadly departed son, Ian Cole in the province. Even after 30 years, Audrey continues to make the beautiful journey to visit dear friends, Patricia and the renowned human rights advocate and author of “Dispatches,” Catherine Frazee. A part of the Cole family's powerful story is captured in the pages of The Audacity of Inclusion. Their legacy speaks to the enduring power of love, advocacy, and resilience. History has a way of repeating itself especially when it comes to institutional barriers and the ongoing exclusion from schools and communities. That is why recognizing the tireless contributions of parents like Audrey, who have worked for decades as advocates to promote community living, a world free of institutions, in order to create a more inclusive world, remain not only relevant but essential.
July 2, 2025 Harold Barnes continues to promote the book ! ! !
NOW IN CIRCULATION:
HAROLD BARNES OFFICIALLY PRESENTS THE RED DEER, ALBERTA LIBRARY WITH A COPY OF THE AUDACITY OF INCLUSION FOR ITS COLLECTION
July 1, 2025 and July 21, 2025 FriesenPress Bookstore
ONCE AGAIN A BESTSELLER--AND AGAIN!
The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled is once again a bestseller on the FriesenPress bookstore this week! Thank you to all who continue to support inclusion and equality for people labelled intellectually disabled and have chosen to read The Audacity of Inclusion.​​
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​https://books.friesenpress.com/store/bestsellers
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If you don't have your copy yet, you can get the book from major online retailers here.
June 2025 - People First of Canada
INSTITUTION WATCH NEWSLETTER
I am excited to report that The Audacity of Inclusion made the People First summer Reading List in its June 2025 Institution Watch Newsletter. It is an honour to be included in the recommended reading list alongside the announcement of the launch of the documentary These Four Walls. This stunning and important film sheds light on life in the Manitoba Development Centre (MDC) and highlights activist David Weremy's journey to bring a class action against MDC, ultimately resulting in its permanent closure.
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https://mailchi.mp/peoplefirstofcanada/june-newsletter-10911531
​For more information on the film go to www.peoplefirstofcanada.ca or email info@peoplefirstofcanada.ca.
June 19-21, 2025 - Inclusion BC
KEYNOTE AT EVERYBODY BELONGS 2025 CONFERENCE A HUGE SUCCESS ! ! !
Harold Barnes and Barb Goode joined me on stage (Harold by zoom on big screen) to launch The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled, at the Welcoming Keynote of the Everybody Belongs Conference held at the River Rock Casino in Richmond, BC. Inclusion BC had this to say after the event:
Dear Dulcie,
On behalf of everyone at Inclusion BC, thank you so much for joining us at the Everybody Belongs conference and sharing your insights during the welcoming keynote.
Your conversation with Barb (Goode) and Harold (Barnes) about The Audacity of Inclusion was thoughtful, inspiring, and a perfect way to open our time together. We are so grateful for the wisdom you shared.
Thank you for helping set a tone of reflection and purpose right from the start. It meant a great deal to so many people have you with us. We hope you enjoyed your time at the conference . . .
With appreciation on behalf of all of us at Inclusion BC.
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June 19-21, 2025 - Inclusion BC
EVERYBODY BELONGS 2025 CONFERENCE
I am excited to be speaking and profiling my new book, The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled, at this event at River Rock Casino in Richmond, BC.
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Event details here: https://inclusionbc.org/what-we-do/conference-learning-events/everybody-belongs-2025/
February 24, 2025 - Inclusive Education Canada
PARTIAL DAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IN CANADA
On February 24, 2025, I was pleased to participate on a panel presentation and interactive discussion of the increasing phenomena of schools relying on partial day school attendance to exclude children with disabilities hosted by the Director of Inclusive Education Canada, Gordon Porter.
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Event details here: https://www.sourceforinclusiveeducation.ca/resource?view=ac6674eb-36ca-434a-8b6c-b7f165e9d678
January 2025 Happy 40th Birthday to Mallory
MALLORY HORNER IS PRESENTED WITH HER COPY OF THE AUDACITY IN WHICH SHE STARS
December 11, 2024 People First releases a Press Releas
PEOPLE FIRST OF CANADA ENDORSES THE AUDACITY OF INCLUSION
True stories of determination and resilience in the book The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled
Please find below a news release from People First of Canada. It is about a new book called The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled. The book was written by long-time PFC supporter Dulcie McCallum. It shines a big bright light on the true stories and authentic experiences of people labelled with an intellectual disability in our country. This book is a great read and we recommend you check it out!
December 3, 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
DAVE WEREMY PRESENTATION AT THE CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS MUSEUM IN WINNIPEG
"Sir" Dave Weremy, whose stories played a key role in writing the book, was presented with The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled, at the event to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the CMHR in Winnipeg.​
November 19, 2024 - FriesenPress Bookstore
THE AUDACITY OF INCLUSION IS A FRIESENPRESS BESTSELLER!
My new book, The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled, was highlighted as a bestseller on the FriesenPress bookstore this week! Thank you to all who continue to support The Audacity of Inclusion.
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If you don't have your copy yet, you can get the book from major online retailers here.
October 30, 2024 - Inclusion Canada
"PRESS RELEASE: NEW BOOK REVEALS THE TAPROOT OF DISABILITY INJUSTICE - THE LAW"
HALIFAX, NS – Dulcie McCallum’s new book, The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled was released this week.
Dulcie, a renowned human rights lawyer, long-time advocate for persons with an intellectual disability, author of the Need to Know report on systemic abuse at Woodlands, and a key member of Inclusion Canada’s Strategic Litigation Committee, has released a new reader-friendly book that sheds light on the pervasive legal challenges and barriers faced by individuals and families in their pursuit for equality.
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"The Audacity of Inclusion is a powerful reminder that at the core of the disability rights movement are families and individuals labelled intellectually disabled who want what all families want: for their family member to be supported, included, and respected. Dulcie's book of true stories captures the resilience and determination of families and self-advocates and provides a much-needed exploration of how the law, rather than continuing to be the cause of injustice, needs to focus on how to achieve meaningful equality and full inclusion for every person with an intellectual disability,” said Krista Carr, Executive Vice-President of Inclusion Canada, reflecting on the significance of the book.
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Read the full release here: https://conta.cc/3NJdheP
