disability

Health

It can cost up to 39% more to thrive in the GTA if you have a disability: research

When Franklyn McFadden needs to repair his $15,000 wheelchair, that expense is on him. It’s just one of many extra…

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Nova Scotia

Disability advocate speaks out after awards ceremony held without full accessibility

A Halifax woman being honoured for her volunteer work as a disability advocate is upset about the province’s decision to hold an award…

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Politics

Disability rights groups launching Charter challenge against MAID law

Politics·New A coalition of disability rights groups says it is launching a Charter challenge against a part of Canada’s law…

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Health

Disability advocates to rally for boosted federal benefit

Disability advocates are set to gather in downtown Toronto Thursday morning to not only mark the historic win of the Canada…

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Health

Canada Disability Benefit won’t lift ‘hundreds of thousands’ out of poverty, new numbers confirm

The new Canada Disability Benefit will lift about 25,000 adults out of poverty, according to new numbers released by the federal…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. progress report undermined by blown deadline, says disability rights advocate

A disability rights advocate is raising questions about the Nova Scotia government’s assertion Monday that it is making substantial progress…

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Health

Alberta man stunned when disability payments decreased during spouse’s maternity leave

When Trent and Seana Tatomir looked at their bank account right before Christmas 2023, they were shocked.  “Merry Christmas,” Trent…

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Nova Scotia

Disability rights group ‘severely disappointed’ after province misses deadline

The Nova Scotia government has failed to meet the first deadline in a landmark human rights agreement that is supposed…

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Health

She’s losing her foot to a bedsore. Disability advocates say it speaks to a larger problem

Sandra Langlois has no other choice but to get her left foot amputated on Monday. For a year, she’s had…

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Health

He fought years for financial aid for his long-term disability. He says system must change

A Quebec man with serious health issues is calling for changes to the way people with long-term disabilities are provided financial…

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