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"This Is Unacceptable" - Dr. Matthew S. Johnston On Speeding Up The Canada Disability Benefit

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Jan 5, 2022

"This Is Unacceptable" - Dr. Matthew S. Johnston On Speeding Up The Canada Disability Benefit

Dr. Matthew S. Johnston's letter the Prime Minister about the need for a federal disability benefit resonated widely with disabled Canadians

A Loving Partner Isn't An Option: A Statement

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Nov 29, 2021

A Loving Partner Isn't An Option: A Statement

For Alicia, the BC's PWD spousal cap tells her a lot - none of it good

"Was it worth it to almost cost someone's life?"

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Nov 15, 2021

"Was it worth it to almost cost someone's life?"

The spousal cap on provincial disability assistance tore this family apart and nearly cost a life.

"It makes me feel guilty for my disabilities"

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Oct 31, 2021

"It makes me feel guilty for my disabilities"

Christine's story shows the hurtful impact of BC's discriminatory 'spousal cap' policy

It's Marriage OR Survival; not both for BC's PWD's

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Oct 24, 2021

It's Marriage OR Survival; not both for BC's PWD's

Love and survival don't mix for persons with disabilities in BC.

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PWD In BC: A Rigged System?

Jumping Through Hoops: Perspectives From A PWD

Canada Disability Benefit: Dignity For Disabled Canadians?

Do Canadians Support A New Disability Benefit?

2024 Should Bring These New Accessibility Focuses

Help Shape The Canada Disability Benefit

Too many cannot afford or access public transportation

Adapted Kicks: Inclusion Through Soccer

Stop Stigma, Boost Support For FASD

Do No Harm: Protecting Vulnerable Lives

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