I have had little to no assistance getting my business up and running. I have reached out to notable Vancouver-based operators and experts, only to be quickly dismissed. I don’t know what the threat is and why there’s such a stigma towards disabled people being self-employed or creating opportunities for themselves.
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British Columbians living with disabilities are begging to be heard
All across this province, disabled people are at a fundamental disadvantage, and no one seems to care.
Nearly 15 per cent of people in British Columbia are living with a disability in some capacity, and we are all begging to be heard.
I live with cerebral palsy – the Canada Disability Benefit would be a lifeline for me, and others like me
Adequate disability benefits are critical to our quality of life — and our very survival.
It’s time politicians at all levels of government listened to the voices of disabled Canadians and truly understand our needs.
Disability Credit and Benefit for All: Even those in the ‘Grey Zone’
‘Survival Stress’ makes it almost impossible to overcome trauma, or heal. I was always on the edge of poverty and homelessness.
David Onley leaves behind a robust disability community that he helped forge
A personal tribute to David Onley, former lieutenant governor of Ontario
Living with Limited Income
Living with Kabuki Syndrome has limited my ability to find employment, pursue higher-level education, and it leaves me dependent on my family to help me with my day-to-day living. I appreciate the PWD benefits I receive every month, as I depend on these funds to get by on a daily basis. However, the funds I get do not cover my monthly expenses and the preventative therapies I need to manage my health.
Disability Poverty is More Expensive than Justice
If I told you that being disabled was expensive, I’m guessing you wouldn’t be surprised. According to a recent Angus Reid poll, most Canadians are aware that being disabled means higher costs of living,
It’s time national conversations on disability include race and ethnicity
The government broke new ground last month when federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough introduced legislation for a new federal Canada Disability Benefit in Parliament.
Canadians expect our governments to do more for those living with disabilities
People with disabilities are all too accustomed to being pushed to the sidelines or forgotten.
Canadian Disability Benefit will support Canada’s most vulnerable
I’m at the playground with my four-year-old son. He’s chewing on his hand, drooling. A nearby mom says, sympathetically, “Are teeth coming in?” I say, “No, it’s his stim.”