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#Opinion: Despite the fact that one in five Canadians identifies as disabled, our stories are never on the radar when it comes to popular culture. If you haven’t seen the documentary “Crip Camp” yet, you should, writes advocate Andrea van Vugt.
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Oscar-nominated “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution,” encourages people to claim their disability, exposes disability civil rights history and is a reminder that a movement by the people, for the people, makes all the difference. thestar.com/opinion/contri…

The disability community is the largest minority group in Canada. And — wake up — it’s a minority group that you can become a part of at any point in your life.
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There’s more good news on the horizon. For the first time, Canada’s federal government committed to creating a national disability benefit in 2020, and elaborated further on the program in the recent federal budget. thestar.com/opinion/contri…

We can’t overcome disability, but a national disability benefit could allow people to overcome poverty and participate more fully in society. So, how do we hold our gov accountable to their promise?

We — people with disabilities and our allies — unite.
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“Crip Camp” shares the inspiring history of a revolution that established disability rights in the U.S., and its message continues to resonate around the world.

It’s time for the disability community in Canada to follow suit thestar.com/opinion/contri…