The federal government has been promising a federal disability benefit since 2020. It has not lived up to its promise.
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Government needs to listen to support for Canada Disability Benefit
An Angus Reid survey released this week revealed that an overwhelming nine in ten Canadians support a federal disability benefit.
Ottawa: Fund the Canada Disability Benefit this budget cycle
If properly funded, the CDB would lift disabled people above the poverty line, restore their dignity and give them more autonomy.
BC entrepreneurs living with disabilities deserve more support
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.
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,