‘What does this mean for us?’ People with developmental disabilities left out of vaccination planning
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution and prioritization plans roll out across Canada, … READ MORE
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Pandemic has brought unexpected joy for some families with autism, ‘wake-up call’ for others
Sask. government promised to expand funding for autistic children in 2021. Declan, … READ MORE
People with disabilities excluded from re-opening plans, advocates warn
People with disabilities have been shut out of the conversation as Canadians plan to … READ MORE
Program involving community volunteers shows promise for reducing health care use by seniors
Incorporating community volunteers into the health care system shows promise in … READ MORE
Families, advocates of students with disabilities seek clarity in school reopening plans
Additional funding urged along with comprehensive plans and clear directives. … READ MORE
Child care after the pandemic should be more inclusive of children with disabilities
When child-care centres reopen, they should consider the needs of children with … READ MORE
Pandemic upends the lives of people with disabilities — and of their caregivers
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Stacy Ellingen, 34, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, lost two … READ MORE
Kids with disabilities face health risks and marginalization under COVID-19
COVID-19 has been disruptive to all families, a McMaster University professor says, … READ MORE
Staff restrictions, lack of PPE endangering Albertans with disabilities
Help accessing personal protective equipment is on the way, says Alberta Health … READ MORE
It can be very taxing on families: New study reflects unmet needs of Canadian caregivers
1 in 4 Canadians provide care to a family member or friend – StatsCan report. … READ MORE
Parents say they can’t afford their disabled children under N.L. health system
Many families don’t qualify for coverage for costly special equipment and … READ MORE
We should care more about caregivers
Caregivers in Canada need more support It’s time to strengthen support for the … READ MORE
Once its greatest foes, doctors are embracing single-payer
When the American Medical Association — one of the nation’s most powerful health … READ MORE
Crucial for health system, many caregivers are struggling financially and emotionally
Caregivers are ‘glue that keeps the health-care system together,’ … READ MORE
How to improve health care in Canada
Expanding public funding for cost-effective treatments, investing in primary care, … READ MORE
Did Canada break a promise to its disabled citizens?
Despite their differing approaches, both Canada and the U.S. face challenges in … READ MORE
Universal health coverage can best be achieved by public systems
Expanding coverage by ushering in the private sector results in inequities in … READ MORE
Should Canada’s health insurance system be a model for the United States?
Most rich democracies provide citizens universal coverage for medical services—but … READ MORE
The tale of two Medicares: Canadian and American
Medicare for all — or the idea that every American should have some form of public … READ MORE
Canadian patients should have online access to their medical records, some doctors say
‘You’re part of the care,’ says daughter who monitors her … READ MORE
Why can’t you access your health record online?
In recent years, more and more patients around the world are logging into their … READ MORE
More health-care spending an expensive way to buy health
It’s budget season and provincial governments are continuing to spend more on … READ MORE
In Ontario, new project will give providers and patients more access to health records
SPARK is designed to support innovators with market-ready or in-market digital … READ MORE
Uninsured patients in Ontario: People get sicker, the system pays more
Patricia, left, a native of Guyana, says she feels “in control” since she … READ MORE
Provincial health ministers support idea of national pharmacare
Goertzen says Manitoba wants plan to be defined, adequate, secure, and able to deal … READ MORE
Premiers call for ‘voluntary’ pharmacare program funded by Ottawa
Quebec confirms it will opt out of federal drug plan, Newfoundland and Labrador … READ MORE
Physicians urge Ottawa to pay another $21B over decade for seniors health care
Report comes ahead of the annual premiers’ Council of the Federation meeting. … READ MORE
Pharmacare may appeal to premiers seeking consensus this week in NB
‘I’m confident that we’ll create a model that suits Canada,’ … READ MORE
How Canada is harming its most vulnerable citizens
The tangled web of disability governance and policy in Canada bodes poorly for … READ MORE
No rational person would design a healthcare system this way
Justin Trudeau was a hard act to follow, but the next speaker defined the most … READ MORE
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