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To help lift more people living with #disabilities out of poverty, the CSA Public Policy Centre’s recent report recommends that the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) contains ten key features, including: • Automatic qualification for every Canadian who currently receives benefits under a government program intended for persons with severe and long-term disabilities • Guaranteed income up to an adequate level — in the order of $25,000 a year • Assistance by specially trained staff to help with the CDB application process through online help and call centers Explore the full list of recommended features in the report Dignity by Design: The Canada Disability Benefit: https://bit.ly/46cRLY9

📢 In June 2023, the federal government enacted Bill C-22, establishing the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) – a crucial step towards combating poverty within the disability community. However, with critical details like eligibility criteria and disbursement still pending, many individuals with disabilities are left waiting in legislated poverty. Statistics Canada reports that 27% of Canadians have disabilities, with 1.4 million living in poverty. As we await the government's announcement of the federal benefit this April, it's imperative that we push for adequate funding and inclusion of the CDB in the next federal budget. Join us in urging the government to prioritize this vital initiative. Write to your MP and sign the petition to show your support for the disability community's urgent need: https://ow.ly/jXWf50RaUqr Together, let's make a difference! 💪 #DisabilityRights #CDBUpdate #CanadaDisabilityBenefit #PHACanada #PHCommunity

The proposed Canadian Disability Benefit falls short of its intended goal. For many people with disabilities, even those who work, poverty remains a stark reality. An increase of $200 per month isn't sufficient to bring about the needed changes to lift them out of poverty. #CanadianDisabilityBenefit #DisabilityPoverty #DisabilityRights #CDB #IncomeInequality #DisabilityAdvocacy #CanadaCaregiverCredit #ChildDisabilityBenefit #DisabilityTaxCredit #CanadaPensionPlanDisability #OntarioDisabilitySupportProgram

🚨 Canada Disability Benefit Update! 🚨 Only 25,000 out of 1.6 million Canadians with disabilities will be lifted out of poverty, far less than the promised hundreds of thousands. Is $200 a month enough? Did the government break its promise? 🤔💬 Comment your thoughts below! #CanadaDisabilityBenefit #DisabilityRights #GovernmentPromises #PovertyAwareness #CanadaNews

📢 The Canada Disability Benefit, introduced by Bill C-22, aims to alleviate poverty for Canadians with disabilities but falls short of expectations, according to disability advocates. Concerns focus on the complicated application process tied to the Disability Tax Credit and the inadequate funding of $1.1 billion annually, which provides only $200 per month to recipients. The benefit, set to launch in 2025, may not cover the additional costs faced by disabled individuals, prompting calls for changes to ensure it effectively supports those in need. ℹ️ Source of Information 👇 https://lnkd.in/eGAhjUmd #CanadaDisabilityBenefit #BillC22 #DisabilitySupport #SocialEquity #DisabilityRights #CanadianDisabilities #SupportForDisabled #GovernmentSupport #DisabilityAwareness #SocialJustice #Accessibility #DisabilityBenefits #FinancialSupport #DailyNews

Every person deserves dignity and equality. Yet, millions of Canadians with disabilities are trapped in poverty. It's time for action. Federal Budget day is April 16th. Join us in urging the Finance Minister and the federal government to prioritize adequate funding for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) in Budget 2024. We’re not backing down! It's time for the government to prioritize the needs of Canadians with disabilities. Call the #CDB into force and clearly outline and announce adequate funding for the #CDB on April 16th. On February 9th, the National Disability Network, a group of 34 disability organizations, outlined our recommendations to the Finance Minister. See our full letter here -> CDB Budget Brief https://lnkd.in/gN6CwKn7 There is still time for you to have your say and tell your MP to support a fully funded Canada Disability Benefit in Budget 2024 -> Write Your MP today -> Send a Letter https://lnkd.in/gJ9VvMuT Let's once and for all end disability poverty in our country. #EndDisabilityPoverty #FundTheBenefitNow

Every person deserves dignity and equality. Yet, millions of Canadians with disabilities are trapped in poverty. It's time for action. Federal Budget day is April 16th. Join us in urging the Finance Minister and the federal government to prioritize adequate funding for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) in Budget 2024. We’re not backing down! It's time for the government to prioritize the needs of Canadians with disabilities. Call the #CDB into force and clearly outline and announce adequate funding for the #CDB on April 16th. On February 9th, the National Disability Network, a group of 34 disability organizations, outlined our recommendations to the Finance Minister. See our full letter here -> CDB Budget Brief https://lnkd.in/gN6CwKn7 There is still time for you to have your say and tell your MP to support a fully funded Canada Disability Benefit in Budget 2024 -> Write Your MP today -> Send a Letter https://lnkd.in/eK6bUXHz Let's once and for all end disability poverty in our country. #EndDisabilityPoverty #FundTheBenefitNow

Every person deserves dignity and equality. Yet, millions of Canadians with disabilities are trapped in poverty. It's time for action.   Federal Budget day is April 16th. Join us in urging the Finance Minister and the federal government to prioritize adequate funding for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) in Budget 2024. We’re not backing down!   It's time for the government to prioritize the needs of Canadians with disabilities. Call the #CDB into force and clearly outline and announce adequate funding for the #CDB on April 16th.   On February 9th, the National Disability Network, a group of 34 disability organizations, outlined our recommendations to the Finance Minister.   See our full letter here -> CDB Budget Brief https://lnkd.in/gN6CwKn7     There is still time for you to have your say and tell your MP to support a fully funded Canada Disability Benefit in Budget 2024   -> Write Your MP today -> Send a Letter https://lnkd.in/eK6bUXHz   Let's once and for all end disability poverty in our country. #EndDisabilityPoverty #FundTheBenefitNow

From Disability Without Poverty's recent survey about the Canada Disability Benefit: Approximately 94% of respondents thought the application should be available through existing government services and portals and come preloaded with the information the government already has access to. This would simplify the task and make it much more accessible for people with disabilities. Over 95% of survey respondents indicated they want an application process that is easy, seamless, fast and simple. The form should be written in plain language and available in multiple languages as well as various accessible formats. Over 96% of respondents want the application to be available online and accessible any time of year. #CDBActionNow #DisabilityWithPossibility #WeAreThe27Percent

Over a million people in Canada with disabilities currently survive on less than $20,000 per year. In order to lift these individuals out of poverty, it is critical that provincial and territorial governments pledge that the Canada Disability Benefit will not be clawed back by their disability income support programs. We join disability organizations across the country in calling for provincial and territorial governments in prioritize the CDB; it must be implemented without delay and with no claw backs. Read the full letter: https://buff.ly/3VIGdbD ID: White text on a black background reads: Over 1 million Canadians with disabilities Under $20,000 per year to survive. A thin horizontal red line is underneath the text and a small red and white CDSS asterisk #CDB