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Issues - Disability

News

Report on need for a Medium Term Sickness/Disability Income Benefit

February 13, 2008 - 11:01am

The Caledon Institute has released a policy paper, Canadians Need a Medium-Term Sickness/Disability Income Benefit (in PDF) discussing the possibility of a new sickness or disability benefit. The paper examines the current relationship between Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits, and explores possibilities for stronger linkages between these programs.

( categories: News | Canada | Disability | Health | Workers' Rights )

ODSP coalition seeks endorsement of pre-election demands

July 3, 2007 - 1:40pm

The ODSP Action Coalition is seeking support for the demands they are making for the October Ontario provincial election. Read CLEONet's story about the campaign for more information.

( categories: News | Ontario | Disability | Organizing )

Manitoba Welfare to Work Program

April 20, 2007 - 3:48pm

Manitoba has announced a four year program called "Rewarding Work" for welfare recipients. Read more in the CBC article, "Manitoba initiatives aim to break down 'welfare wall'" and in the Manitoba Government Rewarding Work backgrounder. Here are some details of the plan:

  • Manitoba Child Benefit - Benefits of $35/month per a child to families with annual incomes up to $20,000. For people receiving income assistance, this benefit will replace part of the benefits they receive through welfare. (i.e. welfare recipients will not receive any more benefit.)
  • Child Care Fees - Fees for subsidized child care will be reduced from $2.40 per day per child to $2. Amount parents can earn will be increased by 13%.
  • Job Seekers Allowance - $300/year for single adults and couples who are actively looking for work.
  • Employment Stipend - Up to $1200/year for work clothing and transportation.
  • Enhanced Training and Education - Up to 24 months available for skills training.
  • Single Parents keep up to $115, and 25% above this amount from work each month.
  • Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities will increase by $300 to $1260/month in January 2008.
( categories: News | Manitoba | Disability | Welfare )

Online Resources

Kelowna Community Resources

October 29, 2007 - 1:50pm

Kelowna Community Resources is a searchable online database of community resources from across the central Okanagan.

( categories: Online Resources | British Columbia | Aboriginal/First Nations | Children/Youth | Disability | Education | Family | Foodbanks & Food | Health | Housing | Immigrants & Refugees | Legal Aid | LGBTQ | Mental Health | People of Colour | Seniors/Elders | Welfare | Women )

Woodlands Campaign For Justice and Compensation

September 6, 2007 - 10:01am

The BC Coalition of People with Disabilities (BCCPD) is working with Woodlands School survivors for their struggle for justice and compensation. Woodlands School was a provincial residential institution for thousands of children deemed to have mental disorders. It was closed in 1996 after students alleged that they were subject to abuse at the school. BCCPD has a Woodlands Campaign webpage with information on the campaign and how to get involved.

( categories: Online Resources | British Columbia | Children/Youth | Disability | Mental Health )

Income Assistance Applications and Fact Sheets - Seniors, Disability, Housing

July 11, 2007 - 2:33pm

The Alberta government website publications and forms page has applications and fact sheets on income assistances about seniors', disability, and housing.

( categories: Applying For... | Online Resources | Alberta | Disability | Housing | Seniors/Elders )

Government Information

Ontario Disability Support Program

July 13, 2007 - 11:50am
  • Ontario Disability Support Program - The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities who are in financial need, or who want and are able to work and need support.
  • Eligibility for Special Diet Allowance - Information on who qualifies, and how to apply for this program.
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) - ODSP is designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities who are in financial need, or who want and are able to work and need support. Information on the program and how to apply.
  • How to apply for Income Supports under the Ontario Disability Support Program.
  • How to apply for Employment Supports under the Ontario Disability Support Program.
  • Working While Receiving ODSP Income Support
  • Employment Supports
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Ontario Disability Support Program.
  • Ontario Disability Support Program Income Supports policy directives
  • Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Supports policy directives.
  • ( categories: Applying For... | Government Information | Ontario | Disability | Welfare )

    Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities in Manitoba

    July 12, 2007 - 1:18pm

    Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities - This website has information on applying for Disability Income Assistance in Manitoba.
    Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Fact Sheet - basic assistance, shelter, special needs, medical transportation, special diets, health services and supplies, school supplies, moving costs, child care.
    Disability Programs and Employment and Income Assistance Division - Disability Programs, Office of the Vulnerable Persons' Commissioner, Strategic Initiatives and Program Support, Finance/Administration and Program Budgeting.

    ( categories: Applying For... | Government Information | Manitoba | Disability )

    Services for Persons With Disabilities

    August 3, 2006 - 12:32pm

    The government of New Brunswick's Department of Family and Community Social Service page for services and programs available to people with disabilities.

    ( categories: Government Information | New Brunswick | Disability )
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