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Among all those considering downsizing, many expressed concern about their options. Nearly half of all respondents said there was low availability of downsized housing options in their communities. vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/05/03/not…

@TroyMclure22 @avilewis They got worse. To the point of multiple hospitalizations. Then after trying 50 different meds the psychiatrist wrote, we've tried everything and there's been no improvement. Which led to me going on PWD. It can happen to you I promise.

@TroyMclure22 @avilewis Did you know Employers often use subtle ways to screen people with autism out of their applicant pool. Autism is a disability. Disability benefits also don't mean no work, some people are disabled get benefits and work. I worked with "countless" mental health problems. Then

I don’t think one can live a dignified life in Canada on $500/month. Our call is in line with disability justice activists, who are demanding $2150/month, closer to the pandemic-era CERB. But yes, @princessrott, disconnecting the CDB from the tax credit is essential.

Well my post to avi sure got the disability haters to come out of the wood work. The useless eater mindset so many have about us is extremely disappointing.

As of March 2026, Thunder Bay is facing a severe poverty crisis with nearly 50,000 individuals struggling to afford basic necessities, driven by rising costs for food, shelter, and transport.

@Miss_Allison_D @ODSPoor @avilewis 500 dollars would be be more than the zero I get now. Due to the dtc barrier. I also understand that there are fiscal constraints and some things take time. A 2k CDB would be a dream. But it's not realistic.

@princessrott @ODSPoor @avilewis $500/mo in 2029 CDB😳😳😳 That is insane! Cost of living will probably be $4000-$5000/mo by then! And provincial disability will still be below $2000 🙄 The CDB was SUPPOSED to be $2200! Then they cut it 80%

@avilewis If elected in 2029, would you commit to raising the CDB to 500 dollars a month with commitment to increase the amount to help #PWD across canada reach poverty level income support?, and remove the exclusionary Disability tax credit as a gateway to the benefit.

Number of homeless OW, ODSP recipients has almost doubled in two years: government data timminstoday.com/local-news/num… via @TimminsToday

#NoMorePovertyPWD (Persons With Disabilities) 🇨🇦

"The number of people on Ontario Works (#OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (#ODSP) who are also experiencing homelessness has shot up 72 percent since 2019, according to a new report from human rights organization #Maytree. In its newest policy brief released this week, the organization — which describes itself as “committed to advancing systemic solutions to poverty and strengthening civic communities” — says that more than 30,000 people using these programs don’t have stable housing. Those figures, based on provincial government data obtained through a freedom of information request, measure from July of 2019 to July of 2025." cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

This is so evil. I hate this world I hate this system. #PWD #BCpoli

Forcing disabled people who cannot work to live in permanent crisis isn’t just bad policy, it’s cruelty dressed up as “fiscal responsibility.” Charity isn’t a safety net. It’s random luck. And no one should have to rely on luck to eat. People deserve stability.

#BCBudget2026 1️⃣ $0 increase for adults with disabilities on fixed income 2️⃣ Feb 18: Received June 1 rent hike notice 3️⃣ Oct 1: New PST on phone/cable. 4️⃣ Rationing monthly groceries & toiletries 5️⃣ Eroded buying power: Can’t afford healthy food.$0 left See pinned tweet to help🙏

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WATCH: A BC Housing tenant is speaking out after being told child services were called on her to get her to accept a transfer. @Jack__Rabb reports. vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/03/07/bc-…

@The280Times @MarkJCarney @FP_Champagne @shafqatalimp I'm too ill to even apply for the DTC. I could really use that extra 200. Damn them all

1979 Days ago a poverty ENDING #CanadaDisabilityBenefit was promised to #Disabled #Canadians @MarkJCarney @FP_Champagne @shafqatalimp Instead $10DC, Dental, Pharma, Ukraine & Military prioritized over the lives & safety of our most vulnerable. $200 monthly hasn't done fuck all.