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🗓️ December 2-3, 2026 – Save the Date! Our research symposium returns this year! ✔️ Live panels & discussions for real-time exchange ✔️ Launch of the 4th Canadian Disability Poverty Report Card Be part of the conversation. More details soon!
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This week is all about educating the public about the unique challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities and promoting inclusivity and understanding. /1
Text: Invisible Disabilities Week: October 18-24. Because not all disabilities are visible.

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The most common disability types reported by persons experiencing disability in Canada can be invisible (Statistics Canada. Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017 to 2022) : /2
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Pain-related 62% Flexibility 40% Mobility 39% Mental health-related 39% #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek #IAmInvisibleNoMore
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This past October 17 was the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. More than 4.5 million people in Canada live in poverty, according to the Market Basket Measure (MBM). /1
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3) Mobilize resources for safe homes for all: Strengthen public financing and other resources needed to expand access to safe, accessible and affordable housing while ensuring that no one is left behind. /6
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And while we're at it, make housing accessible! No person with disability should be forced to resorting to MAiD because they aren't able to have an accessible and affordable place to live. #IDEP #EndPoverty #CdnPoli #EnoughforAll #InternationalDayfortheEradicationofPoverty
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to discover what they’re capable of and find meaningful ways to contribute.⁠ But outdated definitions don't help. RT @lorinmac via @TheHillTimes hilltimes.com/2026/10/08/can… #NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveEmployment
Headshot of Patty Hajdu, a White woman with short gray hair. She is wearing glasses and a dark top. Text: Canada's employment equity law is still using yesterday's definition of disability

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📣 SAVE THE DATE📣 Join us for our next monthly virtual town hall. We are pleased to feature Janet Rodriguez. Janet has a long history of being an activist in many spheres, including labour and healthcare. /1
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We are also delighted that she has been an integral part of DWP for many years. This town hall is a place for people with disabilities and their carers to share, connect and advocate. /2
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Event Details: WHEN: Thursday, November 5 TIME: 10 AM - 11 AM PT 12 PM - 1 PM ET TO REGISTER: plan-9.hubspotpagebuilder.co…
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Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all of the folks with disabilities, families, and allies who work tirelessly every day towards the goal of a Canada where everyone belongs. Our offices will be closed today.
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We long for the day when folks with disabilities no longer have to worry about deciding between rent, food, and medication. Being disabled should never mean living in poverty. theconversation.com/canadas-… #EndDisabilityPoverty
Aisle with fruits and vegetables in a grocery store. A person with black tshirt and black pants is strolling through the aisle. Text: Canada's new strategy won't solve food insecurity or the health issues it creates.

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ICYMI: Not Enough to be a Game Changer: Perspectives of Disabled People on the Canada Disability Benefit /1
Text: Barriers related to the DTC is completing the necessary documentations. Below is a zoom screenshot of a slide listing how the DTC is a gate keeper to access to the CDB. On the right side are the headshots of the ASL interpreter, Tracy, Alfiya, and Sid.

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Sustained advocacy is also needed to hold the federal government accountable to its stated obligations to reduce disability poverty. /5
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See link in bio for more info on our 2025 research symposium talks. More info on our research symposium talks: disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/… #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #EndDisabilityPoverty disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/…
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