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The speech that started a movement

We take the DIS out of all the words because to me, DIS DOES NOT EXIST!

~Alessia,

Co-founder & Ambassador

The Dis the Dis movement started after I was invited to a golf tournament fundraiser to give a speech.

As my family and I were preparing we realized that the prefix DIS sends a negative message.

We found that there were many words that begin with DIS and we wanted to make a positive message.

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Dis the Dis events ‘24

> A Courageous Conversation

Montreal

> Summit-School Holiday Bazaar event

> Inspirations Montreal Podcast

> Inspirations Montreal Article

> Summit-School SCERT event

Speech for the students of WAGER adult education

Alessia will be giving a presentation about her organization Dis the Dis on Friday May 2 at 12:30pm in the auditorium. She wants to invite all the SVI and Transitions students! Alessia will give a speech and then have a Q&A session with the audience.

May 2nd

What’s New!

Dis the Dis Merch. Spotting!

Take a selfie with your DIS THE DIS merch.

Dis the Dis Podcast

Alessia speaks with Steven Atme, Summit graduate and success story. Episode #1 LISTEN

CATWALK FOR CAMP fashion show At Summit school. Click to view

We need to spread the word to TAKE THE DIS OUT OF DISABILITY.

Dis the Dis Poster Board

The original poster was created by sister Ilaria and Mom Angie for the Summit School fund raiser golf tournament at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in 2022.

Digital - Created by Alessia’s dad

“We cross the DIS out of everything…because to me, DIS does not exist.” ~ Alessia ~

“Give them credit for something because they are trying their absolute best!.” ~ Alessia ~

Visit the Dis the Dis Marketplace!

All profits from the sale of our merchandise go to support the movement.

Sales taxes included. Free shipping Payments via E-transfer or Credit Card (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX)

Shop for your DIS THE DIS merchandise now!

“We are honest and hard working” ~ Alessia ~

Messages from visitors …

Layla Raposo-Melo from Centre PUCCI

I have had the honour of working with Alessia during her stage in grooming, she started off as such a shy girl and I got to watch her step out of her shell and become a strong and confident grooming assistant! She slowly but surely worked on stepping out of her comfort zone . I am so proud to see how she has grown from this experience, how she went from being afraid to fully blowing drying a large dog on her own without any fear ! I know that if she keeps pushing herself out of her comfort zone and always reaching for new goals she will not only achieve everything that she puts her mind to but she will be unstoppable !

Gabriella from COMMUNITY GAB

Hey Alessia

I think the PODCAST was incredible - I loved hearing the background of how dis the dis came to life and all that you've had to overcome to get to where you are now. I also feel inspired by the key message of perseverance. You said something about working extra hard on what you're good at and that resonated me. I feel strongly that your gift is speaking to others and sharing this message of dissing the dis. You are fully leading a movement 😍 I am 100% sure that you will be publishing your book some day soon and speaking on many more stages to come...

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