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A Winnipeg man living with a rare neuromuscular disorder is speaking out over concerns with home care services. He says his condition is deteriorating and so is his level of care. Marney Blunt reports.

A Winnipeg man living with a rare neuromuscular disorder is speaking out over concerns with home care services. He says his condition is deteriorating and so is his level of care. Marney Blunt reports.

The Canadian government on every level is neglecting disabled Canadians & their necessities to sustain life

“Then comes the most psychologically devastating transformation of all: you stop being viewed primarily as a citizen and begin being processed as a liability.” From Jon Auger on Substack discussing what happens when you become disabled.

At my kids school, four students with disabilities have not attended at all this year. Not only are there no support staff to support their learning, there isn't even support to get them inside the building.

“The Mental Health Commission tells us we could save billions by paying for upstream services, that we know work. Instead, we let people get sick downstream, and it cost us billions more than necessary. Billions. So, why don’t we 1/2

Disabled people desperately need safe, secure and affordable housing. Control over one’s environment is essential when you’re chronically ill. Housing insecurity worsens overall health. We could easily provide for everyone, but ableism makes society blame the sick instead.