Out of the Box Blog

6 people holding up text that reads “Neuro-conformity: The idea that there are “normal” or “right” standards for the way people’s brains are wired or experience the world, and the pressure we feel to uphold these standards and expectations”.

Resist Neuro-Conformity, Embrace Neurodiversity

Written by Krystal Hilchey Muise & Monica van Schaik We’ve noticed in our practice and social spaces that neurotypical and neurodivergent experiences are increasingly presented ...
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Darkness Won’t Stay the Same Forever

Written by Monica van Schaik Idea Generation by Monica van Schaik & Krystal Muise At our weekly Tuesday meetings, Krys and I try to make ...
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A photo taken at the Kitchener, Ontario Vigil for Gaza. People are holding signs and Palestine's flag and facing away from the camera.

Decolonization & Disability Justice for Palestine

We Stand in Solidarity with Palestinian People Out of the Box Counselling & Collaborations stand in solidarity with Palestinian people and demand an end to ...
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Statement on the Criminalization of Outreach Support for Unhoused Neighbours

Out of the Box Counselling & Collaborations recognizes Roo’s Island as home to the residents who have lived there in tents due to the inadequate ...
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