Howard Levitt: It can be difficult for Long-COVID sufferers to prove they are sick Author of the article:Howard Levitt
Publishing date:Sep 28, 2021
As long as the symptoms experienced by a long-hauler meet the definition of disability, as set out in the policy, and there is medical evidence to support this, insurance payouts should be guaranteed. By Howard Levitt and Rob Lilly
Board still hasn’t modified home so Cynthia Vossah’s sister can properly care for her Dexter McMillan
CBC News, Aug. 23, 2021
As the director of internet marketing for a major hotel chain, Cynthia Vossah regularly flew long distances for work.
On July 11, 2011, a blood clot in her lung led to two heart attacks. It took paramedics 20 minutes to resuscitate her and she was left in a chronic vegetative state.
September 18, 2020
By Kira Wronska Dorward
Those lucky enough to be in ignorance of how the Ontario disability (ODSP) program works easily can shrug it off with the notions of “free money” and “limitless benefits”. However, there are many unpleasant realities to this essential social service system that only ensures a maximum monthly stipend of $1,169 ” well below Canada’s official poverty line.
8 June 2020
Eleisha Foon, Journalist
More flexibility with hours and working from home will help people with physical and intellectual challenges to be a part of the workforce, disability advocates say.
New Zealanders with disabilities have been calling for more flexibility in working arrangements for years and Covid-19 has made that more of a possibility.
By Tyrone Burke
Companies often assume that accommodating an employee with a disability will cost thousands of dollars. It’s a misperception that can create an additional barrier to finding employment, and it contributes to the job gap between students with disabilities and those without.
“In reality, accommodations often cost $500 or less” says Julie Caldwell, assistant director of program operations for the David C. Onley Initiative.
