Category Archive for "Disability Blog"

“People with intellectual disabilities do harder prison time, more time, and get less out of their time.” A.J. Withers In order to look at why so many people with intellectual disabilities end up in the prison system, we need to

Are you willing to entrust your life to a hospital? Have you or a parent experienced early release from a hospital with very few or no follow-up instructions? When medical staff seems adamant that a patient is ready for discharge,

According to Parents.com, out of four moms, one wonders whether a special needs evaluation is needed for her developing child. Can it be that 25 percent of the population has special needs that significantly impacts one or more areas of

Your disability is silent, invisible and episodic. Yet somehow, word gets out. Everyone in the office knows of your diagnosis. Next, you hear them whispering; they ask, “Is he crazy?” You’ve heard these murmurs before. They seem to follow you

A number of people with disabilities use marijuana for medical purposes. Many of these individuals say it is better for them than narcotics. Narcotics had certain side effects that legal marijuana does not have. In Canada, medical marijuana users have been

Mental illness and poverty go hand in hand. People with mental illness face barriers which include stigma and discrimination. This often prevents them from acquiring education and holding a job. Mental illness can also interrupt a person’s chosen career path

In Canada, people with disabilities are willing and able to work. Also, Canadian employers say they are open to hiring people with disabilities. So what is the issue? Why are unemployment numbers high among this capable community? The issue is

Income tax time in Canada can be stressful and confusing. In rushing to file before April 15, some people may miss important deductions by not knowing which benefits are available to them. One benefit that is often overlooked is a

Imagine that day by day you lose small pieces of your life and selfhood to a disease that is irreversible. Once respected, you now find yourself increasingly marginalized and ever aware that this thief of live will lead you to