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Date: Tuesday May 12, 2026 12pm – 1:30pm Location: Online via Zoom (link to be shared after registration) This session will explore how eligible Canadians can access up to $90,000 in grants and bonds, and how the RDSP can support long-term financial security. Participants will gain a practical overview of what the RDSP is, why it’s important, and how to navigate the process with confidence. Topics will include: What the RDSP is and who is eligible Key benefits, including gra

Waking up after a major stroke isn’t like waking up from a bad dream; it’s more like waking up in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language, the gravity feels twice as heavy, and someone has rearranged the furniture in your own brain. If you or someone you love is in the "first few months" window, you know it’s a period defined by a strange paradox: everything moves incredibly slowly, yet the emotional toll hits like a high-speed train. Here is a look at what that

Denied or cut off from long-term disability benefits in Canada? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to take on the insurance company by yourself. Every year, thousands of Canadians have their disability benefits delayed, reduced, or terminated without proper justification. https://stlawyers.ca/disability-law/

A Letter to Brain Injury Caregivers If you are reading this while sitting in a hospital chair, a quiet living room, or during the five minutes of peace you managed to steal today: take a deep breath. Caregiving for a brain injury survivor isn't just a "role"—it’s a marathon run on uneven terrain, often in the dark, and usually without a map.  Whether you are navigating the complexities of TBI, stroke, or ABI, the weight you carry is immense. Today, we want to pause the appoin

December 11, 2025 Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister:   While attending a March of Dimes Zoom meeting today I learned that many disabled Albertans are finally receiving their monthly $200.00 under the above noted Program. Sadly, Alberta is clawing back their social assistance program by $200.00/month as a result of the new CDB! It was my understanding that the Feds met with all Provinces and Territories to make sure there was no clawbacks in existing social programs as a

Stroke survivors and their support groups can play a vital and multi-faceted role in helping the broader stroke community in Canada. Their firsthand experience is an invaluable resource for both individuals and systemic change. 1. Peer Support and Mentorship One of the most powerful ways stroke survivors and their support groups help is through peer support. Connecting with someone who has a similar experience can be incredibly beneficial for emotional, physical, and mental w

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People with disabilities in Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington speak bluntly about what accessibility act means to their lives ‘As a disabled...

Y ou may enjoy watching a Global news article and our very own Jim cornered our Health Minister Eric Hoskins at Queens Park back in May,...

More than two weeks after he was due to receive it,   Jeff Musgrave is still waiting for his first payment of the Canada Disability...

Dear Endorser,  We are truly grateful for your endorsement of the Global Stroke Action Coalition call to action, and for adding your...

A stroke is a sudden and unexpected medical emergency, often referred to as a "brain attack" because it's so similar to a heart attack....

One of our members got this response. About time we are seeing some attention to this. Hi Jim, We hope this message finds you well. We...

Motivating someone with a brain injury can be a complex and challenging process, as changes in motivation are often a direct symptom of...

Dear workers of Canada:   I’m a regular watcher of the weekly Disability Law Show airing on Global, Saturdays, 12:00 PM, ET. This is a...

Health Canada produces an annual Report each fiscal year on the extent to which provincial and territorial health care insurance plans...

ICYMI: Canada Disability Benefit applications are now open!    Applications for the Canada Disability Benefit officially launched on...

What you're going through is incredibly hard—there’s no sugarcoating that. You’ve faced something life-altering, and it’s okay to feel...

UBC is recruiting for a stroke rehabilitation program. The study aims to help stroke survivors recover through a physical therapy or...

Location: Canadian Description: Researchers are inviting healthcare professionals experienced in stroke care, as well as family members...