Do they want the experience of mothers or the opinions of those who “work with” mothers? Researchers and policy makers must be made to realize that listening to people talk about us is not the same as listening to us. Enough! If you really want to be an ally, take a step back.

“ The Trump administration on March 21 terminated part of a $200 million contract that funds attorneys …for unaccompanied children…While that action is being challenged in court, immigrant advocates say the impact is already being felt, – leaving some children on their own.

So I understand that there is some sort of parliamentary cmte on accessibility today. Looking at the teams info for companies making money via this legislation I see very few actual disabled people listed. Is this just another money grab at the expense of people with disability?

I think in these situations people forget that “the media” are also their neighbours and are dealing with the same issues. Have a little grace, people.

So… are we letting the caregiver group take top billing on this court case? Any actual PWD will only be included in the story to add pathos, remember, if you let what happened today continue. PWD must be centre stage. Non-PWD need to step back.

Anyone have the link for the disabled person’s version of the CDB consultation? Not the one that will be flooded by agencies/caregivers, who deserve their own for their specific concerns. Oh, there isn’t a split? Actual PWD are just baggage again? Well, it’s due on the 23rd.

Drivers, ALWAYS open slowly and look back as you do. There is often not enough room for the cyclist to preemptively give you berth. And outside of going slowly there is no way for you to give notice to the cyclist. We are all part of this, and need to keep each other safe.

ake sure you understand the difference between the original law and the amendments. The original law was based on the standard argument, of terminal disease like cancer. Then it was expanded to include ALS etc. But now it is at the point of being available for almost anything.

It's scary that not a single recommendation under "who to follow" on disability matters is a consumer-controlled (board and staff made up of at least 50+1% disabled people), w. membership-driven policy with open voting. Now, I know of a sort of one that has left X, but all?

So, given that there are provisions to issue additional EI benefits for seasonal workers, and adjustments to the number of qualifying weeks based on regional unemployment numbers, why is there not an adjustment for workers with disabilities, who likely can’t take pick-up jobs?

I’m concerned at the lack of people w disabilities in the accessibility field. I’ve talked to several who were really discouraged by architecture profs, for ex. Looking at a list of agencies getting these contracts it seems as if the economic payoff of this legn leaves PWD out.

This is brilliant, to press for Novavax to be approved in Canada. For many it is better tolerated, for some it is the only safe option, for some, its coverage of more variants is appealing. Just open the page, read through the material, and when you are ready, send.

It's been an employer's mkt forever, as long as market-disrupting programs such as this existed. Offer proper wages and benefits, create jobs people can build a life on, and see who comes on board. Or let daddy government open their pockets again. That's the freemarketer's way.

This is a good bit of research! Thanks, Sam!

We need a law against changing prices based on who is looking at items on a shelf (or online shopping baskets). They can do what they want with unnecessary trinkets, but not food.

Canadian Disability Twitter - does anyone know what the “Canadian Disability Supplement” referenced in this Child Tax Benefit calculator is?