Diane Driedger and Nancy Hansen discussed how post-secondary schools don’t always give students with disabilities an equal learning opportunity. They urge staff to listen to students when developing accessibility services. Quote from Nancy Hansen #EndDisabilityPoverty

We believe the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) should have less administrative barriers. We recommend automatic enrolment recipients of the DTC, CPP-D, and prov/territorial disability programs. Read more: https://t.co/TEoWlCxKCC @Campaign2000 #DisabilityPovertyReportCard2025

Michelle Hewitt led the panel discussion “Just Societies: Canada’s Drug Laws, MAiD, and Experiences of Homelessness” with Emilio Toala, Nicole Luongo, and Ty Ragan. This discussion explored the topic of homelessness and its impact on disabled folks. Quote from Emilio Toala

Please note that our offices will be closed from today, December 23, to January 2, inclusive for the holidays. Some posts have been scheduled in advance, but otherwise we may be a little quieter on social media than usual. Warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday season!

Shelley Petit and Murielle Pitre discussed the importance of universal design during their insightful panel discussion. They encourage homes to be built in a way which takes accessibility needs and safety into consideration. Quote from Shelley Petit #EndDisabilityPoverty

Diane Driedger and Nancy Hansen discussed how post-secondary schools don’t always give students with disabilities an equal learning opportunity. They urge staff to listen to students when developing accessibility services to ensure they provide an equal learning experience. Qu

Until dignity for people with disabilities is used as a policy lens across all federal departments, ableism will unfortunately remain embedded in our systems. Poverty is a government policy choice and it can be changed. @Campaign2000 #DisabilityPovertyReportCard2025

#AidNotMAiD #MyDisabledLifeMatters Marcia: life with severe ME is like screaming into the void

This year the federal government gets a grade of D, which has risen slightly from the F they received last year. The $200 Canada Disability Benefit leaves 1.5 million below the poverty line, with many barriers remaining. @Campaign2000 #DisabilityPovertyReportCard2025

Michelle Hewitt led the Housing panel with Latonya Ludford, Steven Vince, and Marie LeBlanc. This discussion is about the importance of having housing solutions which allow people to have autonomy and control. Quote is from @humanendangered #EndDisabilityPoverty

Alberta peeps! Bill 12 is the biggest change to AISH in 20+ years and it affects every current recipient. We Advocate breaks down what the legislation actually says, what’s changing, and why so many families are worried about what comes next. https://t.co/b93ui1jJMy

According to definitions of disability in human rights laws, everyone who qualifies for Track 2 MAID has a disability, says Carr from @InclusionCA .  “100% of Track 2 recipients had a disability,” she said. #AidNotMAiD! #MyDisabledLifeMatters

Ontario peeps! We'll be joining the Injured Worker rally in Toronto and Thunder Bay Monday December 8th @11am Toronto • Ministry of Labour 400 University Ave Thunder Bay • MPP Lise Vaugeois' Office 272 Park Street https://t.co/zMAvDyqEom

We appreciate all of our amazing lived experts, advocates, academics, and community leaders who participated in our first virtual research symposium. A big warm thank you to all of those who attended the event and engaged in discussions with us! #EndDisabilityPoverty

Thank you for being part of our virtual symposium on this International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We could not do the work we do without our community, as your engagement fuels research, advocacy & mobilization efforts to end disability poverty in Canada. #IDPD2025

Alberta peeps! If we don’t act now, we’re going to see AISH dismantled and replaced with a two-tier system. Take 2 minutes to send an email to your MLA asking them to vote against the changes to AISH in Bill 12. https://t.co/zIEACNxJ2n https://t.co/zIEACNxJ2n

STARTING IN 10 MINUTES! Our final panel: Not enough to be a game changer — lived experiences & perspectives on the Canada Disability Benefit” with ppl from Royal Roads, Western, Manitoba Stream B https://t.co/U1obL0MVLG #IDPD2025 #EndDisabilityPoverty https://t.co/U1obL0MVLG

Closing panel for Stream A on inclusive employment - Tokenism won't move the needle. - Inclusion isn't charity, it's a strategy. - Equity is giving everyone what they need to succeed. #EndDisabilityPoverty #IDPD2025

STARTING IN 10 MINUTES! Join The New Society Institute for a discussion on meaningful work & employment barriers for Deaf and disabled women and gender-diverse people. Stream B https://t.co/U1obL0MVLG #IDPD2025 #EndDisabilityPoverty https://t.co/U1obL0MVLG

Link to Danielle Landry's study mentioned in today's panel: