Delayed COVID-19 Support Another Example of government’s Inequitable Treatment of Disabled Canadians – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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Editor’s Note: The source interviewed for this piece uses disability-first language to describe herself, and The Pigeon has adapted our language accordingly. We acknowledge that this is not a universal preference. Read more athttp://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/delayed-covid-19-support-another-example-of-governments-inequitable-treatment-of-disabled-canadians/ Related

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Delayed COVID-19 Support Another Example of government’s Inequitable Treatment of Disabled Canadians – Accessibility News International

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Hanna WarsameThe Pigeon, Aug. 4, 2020Editor’s Note: The source interviewed for this piece uses disability-first language to describe herself, and The Pigeon has adapted our language accordingly. We acknowledge that this is not a universal preference. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) was announced in March 2020 to support Canadians struggling financially due to COVID-19. […]

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Minister Qualtrough Announces New Details on Proposed Financial Support for Persons With Disabilities(PWDs) During COVID-19 – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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Last month, the Government announced a series of measures to help Canadians with disabilities navigate the effects of the outbreak, including a one-time, tax-free, non-reportable payment of $600 to assist with additional expenses incurred during the pandemic. Read more athttp://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/minister-qualtrough-announces-new-details-on-proposed-financial-support-for-persons-with-disabilitiespwds-during-covid-19/ Related

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Minister Qualtrough Announces New Details on Proposed Financial Support for Persons With Disabilities(PWDs) During COVID-19 – Accessibility News International

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News provided byEmployment and Social Development Canada GATINEAU, QC, July 17, 2020 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada continues to take immediate, significant and decisive action to ensure that the needs of all Canadians are supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, the Government announced a series of measures to help Canadians with disabilities navigate […]

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Please Email the Ontario Government to Support the AODA Alliance’s Finalized Brief on Measures Needed to Meet the Needs of Students with Disabilities Now and During the Transition to Schools Re-Opening – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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Working at warp speed, the AODA Alliance has finalized and submitted its brief to the Ontario Government on what must be done to meet the needs of at least one third of a million students with disabilities in kindergarten to Grade 12 now and during the eventual transition to schools re-opening. We set out that […]

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Coronavirus: Accessibility advocate calls on Ford government to provide support for special needs students

Coronavirus Accessibility advocate calls on Ford government to provide support for special needs students

A Toronto-based accessibility advocate is calling on the Ontario government for a comprehensive plan to remove barriers that online learning creates for students with disabilities. “We’ve been calling on the government to show leadership. Whether it’s the crisis in nursing homes or the crisis facing students with disabilities, it’s the recurring failure to lead,” said […]

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Coronavirus: Support continues for those with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan – Saskatoon

Coronavirus Support continues for those with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan Saskatoon

People with intellectual disabilities face unique challenges daily, but there are supports in Saskatchewan to help. Inclusion Saskatchewan is a non-profit organization supporting 2,900 people, including people living with intellectual disabilities and their families. Related News The team works with people directly to navigate support and help with things like employment and overall […]

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Disability support staff in Manitoba battling for pay hike amid cutbacks – Winnipeg

Disability support staff in Manitoba battling for pay hike amid cutbacks Winnipeg

[ad_1] A disabled Manitoban requiring support can expect to receive care from around 770 different people in their lifetime. Support staff who work with people with disabilities say their wages need to go up, in order to provide stability for their clients. “Right now, people who provide support often work two or three jobs so […]

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