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We appreciate your advocacy!
Thank you for attending our breakfast with Senator @CPetitclerc yesterday.
#EndDisabilityPoverty
A lovely start to the morning at the Senate with familiar faces and organizations doing so much in their communities. Thank you to Senator Chantal Petitclerc for bringing us together.
Rabia and Michelle, always wonderful to see you both. I’m grateful for the heart and determination you bring to Disability Without Poverty.
A secure home, opportunities to work, and an income people can count on give people more freedom to live on their own terms. That’s what we’re working towards together. We’ve made progress, and I’m glad to keep building on it alongside you.
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us yesterday!
#EndDisabilityPoverty
Disability Without Poverty retweeted
Canadians with disabilities are 50% more likely to experience poverty and twice as likely to face food insecurity, yet many can't access the benefits meant to support them.
Daily Bread is among 150+ orgs calling for reform: dailybread.ca/blog/more-than… #DisabilityBenefitsAccess
OTTAWA PEEPS!
Come join us tonight at the ACB Wellness Centre!
#EndDisabilityPoverty
SAVE THE DATE!
MON OCT 26
Ottawa peeps! We're teaming up with ACB Wellness Resource Centre to host 'Disabled While Black'.
Snacks will be provided.
DATE: Mon Oct 26
TIME: 5pm
WHERE: 610 Donald Street
Call 613 749 9222 or email [email protected] to register today!
ALT Promotional graphic for October 26 event with ACB Wellness Resource Centre.
Disability Without Poverty retweeted
@LiseVaugeois does an excellent job of explaining how dealing with the @WSIB is living a life of purgatory! She also mentions how fair #Bill86 was for workers AND employers, but @fordnation dismissed it like a passing thought!
Sadly injured workers, as voters and people with rights, were DENIED our right to officially speak before the #Bill105 committee. Thankfully organizations like @IAVGO @justice4worker IWC and others let workers speak in their place!
Alicia an injured worker spoke about the hell she went through dealing with the @WSIB
The @WSIB is only there to help employers!
PLEASE CALL YOUR MPP and tell them to TELL @fordnation to 86 #Bill105 and bring back #Bill86 the "Meredith Act"!
🗓️ December 2-3, 2026 – Save the Date!
Our research symposium returns this year!
✔️ Live panels & discussions for real-time exchange
✔️ Launch of the 4th Canadian Disability Poverty Report Card
Be part of the conversation. More details soon!
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This week is all about educating the public about the unique challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities and promoting inclusivity and understanding.
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ALT Text: Invisible Disabilities Week: October 18-24. Because not all disabilities are visible.
The most common disability types reported by persons experiencing disability in Canada can be invisible (Statistics Canada. Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017 to 2022) :
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Pain-related 62% Flexibility 40% Mobility 39% Mental health-related 39%
#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek #IAmInvisibleNoMore
This past October 17 was the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
More than 4.5 million people in Canada live in poverty, according to the Market Basket Measure (MBM).
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ALT Text: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. A globe being cupped by two hands.
3) Mobilize resources for safe homes for all: Strengthen public financing and other resources needed to expand access to safe, accessible and affordable housing while ensuring that no one is left behind.
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And while we're at it, make housing accessible! No person with disability should be forced to resorting to MAiD because they aren't able to have an accessible and affordable place to live.
#IDEP #EndPoverty #CdnPoli #EnoughforAll #InternationalDayfortheEradicationofPoverty
Everyone deserves the opportunity to discover what they’re capable of and find meaningful ways to contribute. But outdated definitions don't help.
RT @lorinmac via @TheHillTimes
hilltimes.com/2026/10/08/can…
#NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveEmployment
ALT Headshot of Patty Hajdu, a White woman with short gray hair. She is wearing glasses and a dark top. Text: Canada's employment equity law is still using yesterday's definition of disability
📣 SAVE THE DATE📣
Join us for our next monthly virtual town hall. We are pleased to feature Janet Rodriguez. Janet has a long history of being an activist in many spheres, including labour and healthcare.
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We are also delighted that she has been an integral part of DWP for many years.
This town hall is a place for people with disabilities and their carers to share, connect and advocate.
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Event Details:
WHEN: Thursday, November 5
TIME: 10 AM - 11 AM PT 12 PM - 1 PM ET
TO REGISTER:
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