Amending Canadian Legislation to Aid Disabled Citizens
To the Editor calls for amending existing laws to include disabled persons in the Guaranteed Income Supplement and to shield CPP Disability benefits from provincial clawbacks. The letter urges contacting the Prime Minister at Harper.S parl.gc.ca or 80 Wellington Street Ottawa. It highlights the value of letters as voter opinions.
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Government urged to fund lifelong support for disabled youths
Advocacy argues two courts found Canada BC policy illegal for denying aid to adults with developmental disabilities based on an IQ cutoff of 70. Neil Fahlman, autistic variant with fetal alcohol disorder, faced loss of help on turning 19, highlighting dire outcomes without housing, money management, and daily supports. Courts demand policy change to obey the law and boost Community Living BC funding.
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Neil
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B.C. Court of Appeal
Gordon Hogg
Linda Reid
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