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Ontarians with Developmental Disabilities Continue to Wait

With an annual budget of nearly two billion dollars, why do Ontario social services run so slow? The answer is simple: demand outweighs supply. Thestar.com reports that there are so many children, teens, young adults and adults who need developmental

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You Belong Outside – Health Benefits of the Great Outdoors

How much time do you spend outside each week? Now that summer is here, we ought to be spending many hours outdoors. Unfortunately, too many of us hang our heads in shame at this question. We know we should be

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Workers Receive Disability Benefits Too

In a recent Globe and Mail article, contributor Michael Prince laid out Seven Reasons Why Disabled Canadians Are Losing CPP Benefits. Most of you know that Canada’s Pension Plan offers benefits to some people who have disabilities and low employment

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Raise Money for Accessibility Solutions

Do you have an idea that will change the world? Have you thought of a product that could simplify daily life for people with disabilities? Can you think of a service that might make Canada more accessible to all people?

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Is It Bad To Be Labeled Disabled?

Disability is a complex term. All too often, the word disabled is used to label people who have physical and mental impairments. Even when this label is intended to benefit them (like when they learn they are eligible for disability

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Does Your Grandchild Need To Be In A Special Education Class?

Many children with disabilities require special education. Navigating which school options are best for special needs students is challenging. Grandparents raising children with disabilities have an additional disadvantage; the Canadian school system has changed drastically in recent decades. Research and

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How Is Goldenhar Syndrome Diagnosed and Treated?

The Disability Living blog is committed to writing posts that benefit individuals with disabilities. Many people have disabilities that are caused by birth defects. Some of these individuals have been disfigured by their birth defects. This week Disability Living is

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ABA Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous

A balanced diet is good for maintaining high quality of life. When individuals lose sight of healthy living, by eating too much or too little, eating disorders can emerge. These are serious conditions that are as addictive as substance abuse.

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Mood Disorders Society of Canada

Affecting over one million Canadians, depression is fast becoming a leading disability, predicted to be the largest killer by 2020 (second to heart disease). Much research is being conducted the world over in an attempt to shed light on this

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Polio Infections Rise in Middle East Where Vaccinations are Banned

Polio vaccinations have played a large role in eradicating the disease from many parts of the world. While vaccinations impose debatable risks, polio is too dangerous to be unguarded from. Unfortunately, some parts of the world are banning polio vaccines.

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