<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[WIDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wida]]></description><link>https://widauwo.wixsite.com/wida/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:18:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://widauwo.wixsite.com/wida/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Eczema: Awareness, Empathy, and Everyday Realities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every September, communities around the world recognize Eczema Awareness Month. It's a time to shine light on a condition that affects millions, including many students here at Western. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes dryness, redness, irritation, and intense itching. In Canada, roughly 17% of children and 10% of adults live with eczema symptoms (Eczema Society of Canada, 2025).  	While it may seem mild or temporary from the...]]></description><link>https://widauwo.wixsite.com/wida/post/understanding-eczema-awareness-empathy-and-everyday-realities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692ce79d495848230dc3dc35</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f549d2_b5d1e201fa3d4482a600050295984164~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_482,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Western Inclusion and Disability Awareness President</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honouring Indigenous Disability Awareness Month: Strength, Resilience and Inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every November, communities across Canada recognize Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM), which is a time dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the resilience of Indigenous Peoples with disabilities. First established by the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), IDAM highlights the unique experiences of Indigenous people who navigate the intersecting impacts of disability, colonialism, racism, and ableism. Indigenous Peoples with disabilities...]]></description><link>https://widauwo.wixsite.com/wida/post/honouring-indigenous-disability-awareness-month-strength-resilience-and-inclusion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692629cd56b819e3fb992af7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:22:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f549d2_46699e531e854c7087b538ea3846d763~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_330,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Western Inclusion and Disability Awareness President</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health Day: Why Prioritizing Mental Health Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[October 10th marks a very significant day for everyone around the world, it is National Mental Health Day. This is a designated day to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage people to take care of their emotional and psychological well-being. Unlike physical health, mental health is often overlooked, even though it affects how we think, feel, and act in daily life. University students face a wide range of pressures such as academic deadlines, social commitments, and...]]></description><link>https://widauwo.wixsite.com/wida/post/mental-health-day-why-prioritizing-mental-health-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ecaaf9d1548e3b8baab948</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:35:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f549d2_8ebb85036ddd44d4804c95ce59c9916c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_530,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Western Inclusion and Disability Awareness President</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the WIDA Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Western Inclusion and Disability Awareness (WIDA), we believe that advocacy starts with listening , sharing , and amplifying voices...]]></description><link>https://widauwo.wixsite.com/wida/post/welcome-to-the-wida-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c3924c1532656afe56e83a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:25:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f549d2_2b9cf31b536b4743910ad32a184be3fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Western Inclusion and Disability Awareness President</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>