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Canadian Disability Travel Card: Accessible and Affordable Travel

The Canadian Disability Travel Card helps travellers with disabilities reduce the cost of bringing a necessary support person. Learn who qualifies, how to apply through Easter Seals Canada, and where the card is accepted for more accessible travel across Canada. Continue Reading Canadian Disability Travel Card: Accessible and Affordable Travel

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Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC) Canada

Learn how the Home Accessibility Tax Credit helps Canadian seniors and people with disabilities claim up to $3,000 for eligible home renovations that improve safety, mobility, and independence. Continue Reading Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC) Canada

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Books on Disability: The Ultimate Reading List for Adults and Kids

The definitive curated list of books on disability for adults and kids. Find memoirs, inclusive children’s stories, guides to assistive tech, mental health resources, and Canadian authors. Continue Reading Books on Disability: The Ultimate Reading List for Adults and Kids

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Books on Sex, Love and Disability: The Ultimate Reading List

Move beyond silence into stories of desire, connection, and pleasure. This curated list of memoirs, guides, and critiques explores love and sexuality in the disability experience. Discover resources for affirming intimacy, communication, and belonging. Continue Reading Books on Sex, Love and Disability: The Ultimate Reading List

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Disability Books About Inclusive Employment, Education and More!

This collection dives into essential reads on disability, offering insights for educators, HR pros, and advocates. From guides on Universal Design for Learning to memoirs that tackle ableism, these books give you the tools to promote inclusivity in education and work. Perfect for anyone looking to make a difference! Continue Reading Disability Books About Inclusive Employment, Education and More!

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Essential Books on Assistive Technology & Inclusive Design

Check out this awesome list of must-read books on inclusive innovation! Perfect for anyone interested in disability rights, assistive tech, or universal design. These reads tackle everything from historical accessibility to modern tech challenges. Dive in for expert insights and practical tips to make the world more accessible. Continue Reading Essential Books on Assistive Technology & Inclusive Design

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Authors with Disabilities: Books on Stories of Lived Experience

Prepare to see the world differently. These profound memoirs offer unforgettable journeys into resilience, identity, and achievement from the heart of the disability community. Each story invites a powerful new perspective. Continue Reading Authors with Disabilities: Books on Stories of Lived Experience

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Essential Books on Mental Health, Neurodiversity and Chronic Illness

This collection features must-read books on mental health and chronic illness from authors with real-life experiences. They tackle autism, schizophrenia, and more, providing insights to challenge stigma and enhance understanding. Perfect for anyone seeking personal stories, support, or knowledge on these important topics. Check them out! Continue Reading Essential Books on Mental Health, Neurodiversity and Chronic Illness

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Blue Monday: What It Is and How to Cope (A Canadian Guide)

Feeling the winter slump? You’re not alone. This guide explains the myth of Blue Monday, the reality of Seasonal Affective Disorder in Canada, and offers evidence-based coping strategies from Canadian experts to help you through the season. Continue Reading Blue Monday: What It Is and How to Cope (A Canadian Guide)

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Inaccessible: How to Report City Accessibility Barriers in Canada

Encountered a broken curb cut, a building without a ramp, or another city barrier that excludes you? You have the right to safe, equal access. This step-by-step guide provides the exact contacts and strategies you need to effectively report accessibility barriers across Canada. Learn how to escalate from your local Accessibility Advisory Committee to provincial Human Rights Commissions, craft a winning complaint, and leverage public advocacy to ensure your voice leads to change. Stop hitting barriers—start enforcing your rights. Continue Reading Inaccessible: How to Report City Accessibility Barriers in Canada

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