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Welcome to our stroke survivor advocacy support blog! We are here to provide safe and supportive space for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Our hope is to raise awareness about stroke and provide resources and support to those affected by it. Join our community and let's this journey together.
Mike
Mar 92 min read
Letter to Fifth Estate / CBC: LTD?
Please read my Research Paper(1st attachment) and the below example of how most Canadians are unaware of their deficient employer health...
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Mike
Mar 92 min read
SSAGC Newsletter - March 10/25
There has been a Stroke/Cardiac advocacy meeting in February/25 with the Federal Government, Ministry of Health, and ongoing requests...
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Mike
Mar 41 min read
Canada Health Act
Unfortunately, the CHA Services Policy will not come into effect until April 1, 2026. If, after that date, a patient believes they may...
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Mike
Mar 41 min read
Canada Disability Benefit
We are pleased to announce that today, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, announced that...
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Mike
Mar 21 min read
LSA's March newsletter
Langley Seniors Resource Centre - BC, Canada This month we are excited to have Heather Scott, Executive Director of the Langley Community...
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Mike
Feb 162 min read
Get involved !!
As a stroke survivor advocate, there are several ways you can help improve access to proper medical treatment and care for stroke...
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Mike
Jan 203 min read
Health Care Coverage may not be there when you need it
Before starting to read the below story, I ask that everyone position themselves to catch your jaws in case they drop. In 2010 while...
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Mike
Jan 201 min read
Guarantee the CDB !
Dear Advocates, People with disabilities in Canada have been waiting for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) for far too long. With 1.6...
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Mike
Jan 21 min read
David Lepovsky - 45 Years of Advocacy; sill going strong
Read / listen to article here
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Mike
Dec 28, 20241 min read
Holiday Grief Support
Free Online Gatherings to Help Cope with Grief During the Holidays With David Kessler https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/holiday-suppor...
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Mike
Dec 20, 20241 min read
To File an online complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal, Ontario.
Use this link - https://tribunalsontario.ca/hrto/form-instructions/
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Mike
Dec 15, 20243 min read
Our Journey to make a difference
When Ron Redamm and I formed the Stroke Survivors Advocacy Group of Canada in 2020 I did not believe the powerhouse of people I would...
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Mike
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Celebrating Christmas with a Stroke Survivor
Celebrating Christmas with a stroke survivor requires thoughtful planning to ensure the experience is joyful, comfortable, and...
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Mike
Dec 11, 20241 min read
It’s time for national standards for safe long-term care, says Health Coalition
The federal government must introduce its long promised legislation to protect residents in long-term care. The government has been...
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Mike
Dec 11, 20241 min read
Long Term Chronic Stroke/Cardiac rehabilitation.
The SSAGC members continue to work and support stroke survivors in their long term chronic stroke rehabilitation. After the Provincial ...
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Mike
Dec 10, 20243 min read
Why Advocating for Stroke Survivor Benefits is Crucial - Help us Help Survivors
Stroke is a sudden and life-altering event that impacts millions of people worldwide. While medical advancements have significantly...
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Mike
Dec 6, 20242 min read
Good news just in time for the holidays.
John Richmond - Stroke Survivor In a time of great darkness and change, my happy place is my peer support group and this month we have...
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Mike
Dec 3, 20241 min read
Beware - Scammers are Everywhere
Today, I got a call on my cell from with a Caller-ID of someone in Lethbridge, Alberta. I recall getting a similar call last week, but...
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Mike
Nov 30, 20241 min read
Nov 25 2024 AODA Alliance Queen’s Park Community Public Hearings on Disability Accessibility
As noted in the video, Ontario will miss the deadline of January 1, 2025 to comply with the AODA Legislation and create a barrier free...
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