Disability Without Poverty

42% cite inadequate benefit levels adding to the already existent feelings associated with financial stress. Read the full survey results here - disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/cost-living… #EndDisabilityPoverty #WeAreThe27Percent disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/cost-living…

A vast majority of respondents to our survey on the state of disability poverty in Canada said they are experiencing financial stress. This feeling of moderate or intense financial stress appeared to be universal across the survey responses. 1

41% of respondents of our survey regarding the state of disability poverty in Canada said essential goods are out of reach. Many could not afford to pay for everyday expenses such as home repairs, insurance payments, and Internet and phone bills. Read the full survey results h

@doubledouble416 That's terrible that your CDB stopped without warning. The folks at Pathway to Benefits might be able to help you appeal. benefitspathway.ca

@Disability_WP I was approved without any issuesor questions; it was going nicely; than out of the blue; they cut me off last month; and I got a letter today; saying I need to pay it all back; like WTF!!!!

74% of respondents to our survey said they applied for the CDB. More than half of these respondents stated they were assessed eligible, but have not received funds. Read the full survey results here - disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/cost-living… #EndDisabilityPoverty #WeAreThe27Percent

Read the full survey results here - disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/cost-living… #EndDisabilityPoverty disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/cost-living…

22.3% of respondents who completed our survey on the state of disability poverty in Canada said they are caring for others while navigating their own needs causing an increase in financial, emotional, and physical demands. 1

meeting its objectives to reduce poverty and improve financial security. You can read the full report here - disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/cost-living… #EndDisabilityPoverty #BetterTheBenefit #FinancialSecurity disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/cost-living…

Thank you to the 665 individuals who responded to our longitudinal cost of living survey. We wanted to see if the CDB was meeting the needs of Canadians experiencing disability poverty. This is the first report in a series, which will help us determine if the CDB is 1

@builtadvisors Visit our website for the link to the survey. It is ongoing, looking at folks' cost of living each month. These are just the results from the previous quarter, starting last fall.

@Disability_WP Sorry we missed it. We will participate in the next one for sure.

We are very grateful for the 665 people who took the time to complete our quarterly survey to help us illustrate the issues surrounding the state of disability poverty in Canada. 97% of those who completed the survey are living with a disability and often more than one. /1

Send an email to hello@disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca to save your spot now! #DisabilityRights #CanPoli #WeAreThe27Percent #EndDisabilityPoverty #CanadaDisabilityBenefit

🎉Only a few days left to RSVP for our Regina community meet up! 🎉 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more about the Canada Disability Benefit and what you can do. We look forward to meeting you! Save your spot by noon, Wednesday, May 13! 1

The most prevalent disabilities were those associated with mobility, pain, and mental health. Read the full survey results here - disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/cost-living… #EndDisabilityPoverty #WeAreThe27Percent disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/cost-living…

living with MCS. Listen to the podcast here - youtube.com/watch?v=aAM6WK… #MCSAwareness youtube.com/watch?v=aAM6WK…

Since it is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Awareness month we thought it was beneficial to share our second podcast episode. In this episode Shelly Petit, the chair of the New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities (NBCPD), discusses her experiences /1

Read more about Stephen's thoughts on financial security here - /FiN disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/personal-st…

Stephen C. Barnes is a Disability Culture Consultant who depends on income from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and he doesn't think the current Canada Disability Benefit of $200 is sufficient. /1

#AidNotMAiD #MyDisabledLifeMatters

Disabled people shouldn’t have to beg for healthcare, housing and food. They shouldn’t have to “prove they matter” to access social supports. They shouldn’t have to explain their disability to every single person who asks. Disability is a minority group you can join any time.