Living with disabilities is extremely expensive, especially in these difficult times of constantly-rising costs. Many of us know what it’s like to go without, struggling under the crushing costs of healthcare related expenses, medical treatments, physical therapies, medcine and other supplies.
Disabled people make less money, are hired less and experience discrimination in workplaces and through recruitment processes. We also have high costs associated with managing and maintaining our health and accessible, safe housing during this cost of living crisis and housing crisis. Little treats are luxuries often when we must prioritize basic needs over simple enjoyments and purchases of pick-me-ups.
When I am able, I donate to animal welfare, environmental and social justice charities whenever possible, as well as support local artists, makers and small businesses. Helping one another when and how we can is a caring investment in community.
How to Support Jennifer
If you’d like and are in a position to, you can show your support by donating to keep Jennifer’s site, podcast and advocacy work going. Any and every contribution is gratefully accepted, with a personal thanks sent directly (if the giver’s contact is provided) as well as anonymously highlighted on Avalon Advocacy’s social media!
Donate a Service Subscription
If you’d like to gift a subscription to keep my site and podcast going, you can support my basic operating expenses like covering:
- annual WordPress site expenses
- annual Spotify for Creators membership / subscription fee
- annual Canva Pro plan
- annual Riverside FM podcast recording studio plan
- annual Microsoft 365 subscription
- and other useful subscription services
Send an E-Gift Card
E-gift cards can be sent to hello@jenniferbarnable.com. Please include your name if you would like to receive a thank you note and shoutout on social media (anonymous donations are also welcome and appreciated).
- Uber
- Prepaid Visa / Mastercard
- Amazon
- PetSmart / PetValu
- Shoppers Drugmart / Lawtons
- Costco
- Supermarkets / Cafes / Restaurants
- Air Canada / WestJet / Porter
- Indigo Books
- Etsy
- Cineplex
- Staples
- Best Buy
- Henry’s Camera
Make a donation by E-bank Transfer
If you are in a position to make a donation by online bank transfer, auto-deposit is set up for e-transfers sent to hello@jenniferbarnable.com. Any and all support is very much appreciated! Anonymous donations covering the cost of subscriptions (Riverside FM, Canva, Spotify, etc). I will thank you in a social media post and sponsor/donor page unless you choose to remain anonymous)
Collaborations, Sponsorships, Product Reviews & Gifting
Sponsor, collab and gifting inquiries are very welcome at hello@jenniferbarnable.com. I am happy to review, test and try products and services ranging from travel experiences to local businesses, travel and lifestyle experiences, pet supplies to health products and adaptive tools to inclusive fashion and Disabled-owned businesses. Reach out with your ideas and I’ll send you a media kit and details! Please allow 3-5 business days for a response.
Buy Me a Coffee
A hot drink is soothing for the busy disability advocate. Paying it forward is quick and easy. Buy me a coffee (or book) here or scan the QR code below:
OR DONATE OR LEAVE A KOFI TIP HERE: https://ko-fi.com/jennabarnable
Send a gift to Maudie & Leo
My two rescue kitties love little treats! I will post thank yous and tag you in photos/videos on my Instagram stories. Digital gift cards can be e-mailed to hello@jenniferbarnable.com. My little podcast assistants work hard supporting me, too!
Make a charitable donation in my name
Charities and causes I support would be grateful for your contribution in my name (just cite Jennifer Barnable/Finding Avalon Podcast):
- Spay Day HRM – feline animal rescue in Halifax, NS
- My Grandfather’s Cat – animal rehoming the pets of elderly and terminally ill pet lovers
- Goose Bay SPCA – helping pets in Labrador, a remote place needing extra rescue help
- Newfoundland Pony Sanctuary – helping endangered horses in my home province
- Canadian Women’s Foundation – supporting gender justice and equity in Canada or any local women’s shelter or program working to counter and stop gender-based violence.
- Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking
- Autism Canada
- World Wildlife Fund
- Canadian Red Cross or your country’s Red Cross/Red Crescent counterpart
Jennifer Barnable: Storyteller, Disability Advocate 