The province has no immediate plans to increase funding for social assistance programs such as the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or the Ontario Works (OW) program despite a 15-year “steadily growing caseload,” documents obtained through a freedom of information request suggest. A report, included in the transition binder of Minister of Children, Community and… Continue reading Documents reveal Ontario has no immediate plans to increase ODSP, OW funds despite ‘steadily growing’ caseload

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new rule that requires airline bathrooms to be more accessible. As part of the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the DOT now requires airlines to make lavatories on new single-aisle aircraft large enough to permit a passenger with a disability and attendant,… Continue reading Transportation Department Announces New Airplane Bathroom Accessibility Rule

Mental health advocates and pro-life activists are expressing concerns over a possible expansion of Canada’s assisted suicide rules that would permit residents to seek fatal medical treatments even if they are not suffering from a fatal affliction. Canada first legalized assisted suicide in June 2016 for adults suffering from irreversibly deadly illnesses. In 2021 the… Continue reading As Canada prepares to expand assisted suicide, advocates warn of threat to mentally ill

Nearly two decades after Ontario’s 2025 accessibility goal was put in place, the TTC staff have said in their latest report that the transit agency will not be able to meet the province’s target. A total of 57 TTC subway stations out of 70 will meet the standards of 2005’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities… Continue reading TTC won’t meet Ontario’s 2025 accessibility deadline, staff report says

Supporting people challenged by their mental health in the workplace is an essential aspect of employee well-being and overall organizational success. In recent years, employers have increasingly recognized the importance of the mental health of their employees through being more open-minded, freely speaking about it, and incorporating it in the day to day systems of… Continue reading Mental Health In The Workplace, Through The Lens Of Psychology

As a business owner with a disability, you may often feel like you are facing more challenges than others. This can be daunting, but it is essential to remember that you are not alone. There are many other entrepreneurs out there who are dealing with the same issues as you. In this article, we will… Continue reading 5 Tips for Surviving as a Business Owner with a Disability

Don’t let your differences discourage you! It is estimated that over one third of entrepreneurs in the U.S. have some form of learning disability. We have prepared for you a list of successful entrepreneurs about whom you might not even know that they have learning disabilities. But before we proceed further, do you know what… Continue reading 5 Entrepreneurs With Learning Disabilities

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components of a healthy workplace culture. Creating an inclusive environment in the workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it’s also essential to the success of any business. By fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued, you can improve employee morale, productivity, and retention.… Continue reading How to Create a Workplace That Is Inclusive of All Employees

Canada’s federal minister of disability inclusion is promising to help reform air travel for people with disabilities after a Toronto advocate’s wheelchair was “totally damaged” while in the care of Air Canada employees. CBC Toronto told Maayan Ziv’s story last week soon after she found her $30,000 wheelchair broken after landing in Israel for an international accessibility conference last Thursday.  The… Continue reading Disability minister promises to correct ‘long-standing problem’ of airlines damaging mobility aids