Municipalities call on Alberta government to pause changes to disability benefits
AISH recipients moved to new program will receive $200 less each month. Edmonton … READ MORE
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‘I just had enough’: This Cambridge dad shovels accessible parking spots for his son
City says it clears parking spots within 24 hours of a snowfall. Devin Sisak, … READ MORE
Calgary disability advocacy group shuts down 1 year after province cuts funding
Disability Action Hall will cease operations on Friday. Some Disability Action Hall … READ MORE
Caution Urged for Virtual Care Partnerships in Canada
Provincial governments that partnered with for-profit virtual healthcare companies, … READ MORE
‘A lot of fear’: These Alberta parents hope new special education standards won’t mean segregation
Government aims to rewrite a critical document on the education of kids with complex … READ MORE
Alberta leads country in employing people with disabilities, but some still fall through the cracks
‘This is an area where we think we need to continue to increase … READ MORE
Advocates call on Alberta government to halt shift to new disability benefits program
If bill passes, all AISH recipients will be transferred to new program in July. … READ MORE
Alberta minister calls for automatic enrolment in Canada’s new disability benefit
Nixon said the federal application requirements present a ‘significant … READ MORE
I worried about being a mom with a disability. Now, I’ve embraced it — all with one hand
Finding out I was pregnant was one of the few times I doubted my ability to overcome … READ MORE
AISH recipient, advocates worry about Alberta’s new disability benefit program
Alberta Disability Assistance Program coming in July 2026. Assisted Living and … READ MORE
Powwow special to honour children with disabilities made them all winners
‘It was so beautiful,’ mother of disabled child says. Emory Rabbitskin, … READ MORE
AISH recipients panicked over looming provincial deadline: health providers
Minister says AISH recipients aren’t expected to complete the federal … READ MORE
AISH recipients in community housing will see rent hike under new Alberta regulations
Province says changes create standardized approach to rent setting that is fair to … READ MORE
Alberta to claw back federal disability benefit from AISH recipients
Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services says AISH benefits highest in … READ MORE
Alberta introduces plan to allow people with disabilities to work and receive benefits
Alberta Disability Assistance Program expected to begin July 2026. Jason Nixon, … READ MORE
Children’s Books Recognized For Inclusive Storylines
Several books are gaining accolades for their portrayal of the disability experience … READ MORE
How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
Disabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessible. … READ MORE
Disability advocate Alice Wong on resistance in the new year: ‘Life is a dumpster fire, but I’m not alone’
The activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment … READ MORE
Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work models for Primark
Elliot Caswell was photographed for a fashion campaign this week. BBC Grace Dean … READ MORE
Alberta publishes new accessibility design guide, but minister says more needs to be done
First major update to the document since 2017. A file photo of Alberta Municipal … READ MORE
Disability Rights Activist Receives MacArthur Fellowship
San Francisco-based writer, editor and disability justice activist Alice Wong was … READ MORE
Lawsuit alleges Alberta government discriminating against students with disabilities
Statement of claim says students Charter rights breached without access to in-person … READ MORE
Provincial support delays are hurting disabled Albertans and families, reports find
Inclusion Alberta surveyed families about access to PDD and FSCD programs Jason … READ MORE
Alberta government axes funding for 3 disability advocacy groups
Disability organizations decry ‘cruel’ move to cut funding within 90 … READ MORE
Engineering Students Innovate Accessibility Technology
They developed an adaptive gaming device and a robotic walking aid. Ride-on cars for … READ MORE
Children with special health needs are more likely to come from poorer neighbourhoods
Policymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most. … READ MORE
Ontario accessibility in ‘crisis,’ says report quietly released by Ford government
Advocates say province ‘squandered’ precious time acting on … READ MORE
Accessibility on display at this inclusive playground in N.E. Calgary
An inclusive park located in the Calgary community of Tuxedo Park. Supplied: … READ MORE
How families of children with disabilities can find support
Susana Ruiz sat in the doctor’s exam room in San Jose, unable to smile, open her … READ MORE
Three Wheelchair Users Announced as 2023 Winners of Neilsen Foundation’s $1 Million Visionary Prize
On Sept. 19, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation revealed the 2023 winners of its annual … READ MORE
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