Did you know that a significant portion of the world’s population has disabilities? “Over one billion people, or approximately 15 percent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability.” It is vital that individuals with and without disabilities
Disability is never something someone plans for — especially sudden disability. You might have been in an accident and are now suddenly disabled. Or perhaps your disability developed more slowly, over a period of time. In any case, your life
Have you recently developed a disability, either suddenly (from an accident, etc.), or gradually (slowly developed a disability)? If so, you probably realize that your new disability may cause financial changes in your life. We know these financial changes are
A severe disability often leads a person to experience trouble completing daily activities. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers tax credits for people who struggle with disability. By offering this credit to people with disabilities, the CRA is able to
Do you think there is a greater number of children with disabilities in Canada today than there was, say, 100 years ago? While it may seem natural for people to develop disabilities as they age, it is another story to
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
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Did you know that a significant portion of the world’s population has disabilities? “Over one billion people, or approximately 15 percent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability.” It is vital that individuals with and without disabilities
Staying Positive Despite Disability
Disability is never something someone plans for — especially sudden disability. You might have been in an accident and are now suddenly disabled. Or perhaps your disability developed more slowly, over a period of time. In any case, your life
Financial Help, Resources For Canadians With Disabilities
Have you recently developed a disability, either suddenly (from an accident, etc.), or gradually (slowly developed a disability)? If so, you probably realize that your new disability may cause financial changes in your life. We know these financial changes are
Who is Eligible for Disability Tax Credits?
A severe disability often leads a person to experience trouble completing daily activities. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers tax credits for people who struggle with disability. By offering this credit to people with disabilities, the CRA is able to
What Disabilities Affect Canada’s Kids?
Do you think there is a greater number of children with disabilities in Canada today than there was, say, 100 years ago? While it may seem natural for people to develop disabilities as they age, it is another story to
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