Opinion: In Alberta’s grab for federal cash, Albertans with disabilities pay the price
Disability advocates, allies, and organizations gather in Edmonton outside the … READ MORE
Transition to adult care
Podcast aims to shatter stereotypes about living with a disability
Two friends started a podcast to educate people on what it is like to live with a … 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
A wheelchair user’s guide to preparing for college
College Friends study outdoors on campus. New Mobility Annie Tulkin, New Mobility … READ MORE
Meet InReturn Strategies, a start-up intent on unlocking the value of America’s disabled workforce
The Kansas City, Kan., company connects people with disabilities ― a chronically … 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
Growing up is hard, especially for young people with disabilities
Iris vanDalen, 23, with her service dog, Stella. VanDalen is a student at the … READ MORE
New report raises critical issues around disability rights in Alberta
13 advocates, known as Radical Inclusion, compiled report for U.N. committee. … 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
Alberta urged to reconsider cutting off hundreds of young adults from financial support
Province says young Albertans leaving program will be set up with right support. A … READ MORE
New Calgary coffee shop serves up opportunity for employees with intellectual disabilities
Lil E Coffee Café hires those with intellectual disabilities. Shelby works at Lil E … READ MORE
My story in a nutshell, Part 2: The road to college
It was on a weekend in March 2017. My high school classmates told me to check my … READ MORE
AISH date change made to make finances look better, auditor general says
‘It was done on the backs of disabled Albertans,’ opposition critic … READ MORE
20% of disabled Albertans who need workplace modifications don’t get them
Advocates say employers are changing for the better. Experts say it’s often … READ MORE
MLA’s AISH experiment likely won’t change government’s mind, advocates say
St. Albert NDP MLA Marie Renaud has vowed to live on $1,685 in October. NDP MLA … READ MORE
October is disability employment awareness month
Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is an annual awareness campaign that … READ MORE
Leave AISH payments alone, Opposition and advocates tell Alberta government
Government hasn’t ruled out a program cut. Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley … READ MORE
When do disability resources become a right?
Disability resources are not luxuries. They are basic defenses against inequality. … READ MORE
COVID-19 puts disability tax credit reform on back burner
Advocates worry companies still allowed to charge ‘astronomical’ fees to … 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
I’m scared: parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all Australians, but there are very good … READ MORE
No physio, no socializing: Kids with special needs face new challenges during COVID-19
Youth with special needs miss friends but also many services they receive at school. … READ MORE
UCP government changes application process for AISH
Applicants must first prove medical condition to determine eligibility. The Alberta … READ MORE
More help needed for kids with disabilities who age out of care system, parents say
‘We’ve never felt more alone on this journey,’ says Mark Daprato … READ MORE
Remote learning continues in NJ but students with disabilities still falling behind
Samantha Wagensommer has been helping to care for and teach her little brother, … READ MORE
Canadians with disabilities left with few alternatives amid COVID-19 shutdowns
Program cancellations, increased isolation among issues during pandemic. The Active … READ MORE
Injunction stops hundreds of young adults from losing benefits as they transition from care
Young mother challenged amendment set to take effect April 1. A.C. has been granted … READ MORE
Home schooling during pandemic a daunting challenge for families of kids with disabilities
Schools need a closer connection to children with special needs during closures. The … 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
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