New online portal lets families search assisted living vacancies in Alberta
Interactive map shows available spots, amenities and costs. The Alberta government … READ MORE
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People assume I can’t be a doctor because of my disability
Being among the first has come with unique challenges and can often feel very … READ MORE
Feds ‘committed to doing more,’ but minister offers no timeline for Canadian Disability Benefit boost
Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Kamal Khera rises … READ MORE
Ombudsman says Alberta government must fix unfair rules for disability benefit applicants
Outdated rules have remained unchanged for a decade. Alberta Ombudsman Kevin … READ MORE
Woman with Cerebral palsy overwhelmed by outpouring of support
After returning home from yet another lengthy hospital stay, a 32-year-old with … READ MORE
‘Not enough’: Experts say maximum AISH benefit still puts recipients below poverty line
Alberta’s income support program for people with a disability is below the poverty … READ MORE
Alberta parents of children with disabilities say they’re running out of daycare options
‘At some point will one of us have to just stop working because we don’t … READ MORE
AISH caseloads have ballooned over the past decade. What’s driving that?
Albertans receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped up 57% The steady … READ MORE
My fight for more home care is a fight for a lifetime of freedom
‘It’s incredibly difficult for me to live life to the fullest without … READ MORE
AISH recipients form grassroots group to raise awareness, dispel myths around the program
“We’re fighting to be recognized as autonomous human beings that deserve … READ MORE
Younger doctors call for more attention to disabled patients
Jerry is a 53 year old father of four children. He’s independent, has a house, … READ MORE
Alberta government to re-index AISH, seniors benefits to inflation
Critics say the move won’t help people living in poverty catch up with rising … READ MORE
Waiting for an accessible unit, this St. John’s woman is trapped in her bedroom
Phyllis Churchill has been waiting for unit from NLHC for months. Phyllis Churchill … READ MORE
Warehousing disabled people in long-term care homes needs to stop
Instead, nationalize home care. The failures in both private and publicly funded … READ MORE
How technology can help people with disabilities become more independent
The state is really doing a wonderful thing, doing that… You don’t … READ MORE
Time for fast action on a Canada Disability Benefit
Over one million Canadians with disabilities live in poverty. If implemented, this … READ MORE
Children with disabilities getting inconsistent government support, Alberta auditor general finds
Only 1 in 5 staff had completed all of their mandatory training, report says. … READ MORE
New to a wheelchair, BC man learns life skills from support group as the camera rolls
Story of Dan McLean and members of Accessible Okanagan told in Re-inventing the … READ MORE
A wheelchair user’s guide to preparing for college
College Friends study outdoors on campus. New Mobility Annie Tulkin, New Mobility … READ MORE
Jason DaSilva’s new film tackles the unpredictability of MS
Jason DaSilva’s award-winning film, When I Walk, raised awareness of what it is … READ MORE
Understanding frailty will lead to better care for older adults
Research found most frail ICU survivors had only a one in five chance of living to … READ MORE
What is walking meditation?
For Thích Nhất Hạnh, the late Vietnamese monk who popularized mindfulness in … READ MORE
How a worker shortage is affecting Albertans with disabilities and their families
Disability workers say a chronic problem has become a crisis in some parts of the … READ MORE
The pandemic highlights the importance of walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of neighbourhoods and how they … READ MORE
Disability history scholar’s new book tells story of ‘money, marriage, and madness’
Ms. Magazine included the book on its list of ‘June 2020 Reads for the Rest of … READ MORE
Pandemic disproportionately affects those with disabilities and chronic health conditions
‘The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities,’ says UTM … READ MORE
Taxes and disability benefits: Maximizing the opportunities
A disabled person may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. If you have never … READ MORE
Plans revealed for $12M disability arts venue in northwest Calgary
National AccessArts Centre to be constructed on Brownsea Drive NW An artist’s … READ MORE
Bill C-81: What’s next?
On June 20, 2018, the Government introduced Bill C-81, an Act to ensure a … READ MORE
Appeal dismissal puts Alberta young adults transitioning out of government care in limbo
Alberta government says recipients losing benefits are eligible for extension. … READ MORE
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